Christine Gerst is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in comprehensive wealth management strategies that align with her clients' financial and personal goals. Christine provides tailored advice and access to investment insights from Merrill, along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to address various financial needs. Her client focus areas include college education planning, defined contribution plan investment consulting, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, and wealth management for women. With extensive experience in the financial services industry, Christine serves a diverse clientele, including physicians, corporate executives, business owners, and members of the LGBT community. She holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christine earned her bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. Christine is actively involved in community organizations, serving on the boards of YWCA Mahoning Valley and The Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium, as well as participating in the Akron Children's Hospital Community Leadership Council and the Athena Award Committee. Her personal interests include cooking, fishing, football, gardening, spending time with family, and watching movies.

David Clementi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Youngstown, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in various capacities including roles at Christ for all Nations and Light of Life Rescue Mission. He is also an author of a non-investment book published in 2025. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a mix of firm-managed and third-party advisory solutions.

Diane Spagnola is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch for 21 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an officer for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a nonprofit organization involved in marketing and fundraising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and models to support client financial plans, acting primarily in an advisory capacity.

Madeleine Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Moors & Cabot Inc. Stevens is also a partner in a rental property business with her spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Mark Steen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hermitage, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel and Butler, Wick & Co., Inc. He also has a minority interest in a teamwear business based in McDonough, GA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, with access to various investment strategies and platforms.

Joel Matthews II is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and currently serves as an advisor at Ameriprise. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Canfield, Ohio. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income advice and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jennifer Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2014 and is based in Canfield, Ohio. Additionally, she holds a Notary Public commission from the State of Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Joseph Kuzmanko is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with several firms including Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, and LPL Financial. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Ford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Youngstown, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and its affiliate Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Prior to his financial advisory career, Ford worked for 29 years as a school teacher for fifth and sixth graders at Austintown Local Schools. He also receives compensation related to home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Jason Witkoski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments, Huntington National Bank, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of MJ2 Holdings, LLC, a real estate-related business based in Hubbard, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Robert Kwiat Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Castle, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 17 years with the Wilmington Area School District. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches the 8th grade boys basketball team at Neshannock Junior/Senior High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is known for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities including trust services and proprietary mutual funds.

Lindsay Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Austintown, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked at CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a business owner in real estate rental activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and technology tools for operational and research purposes.

David Maxwell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including OSAIC, Bury Financial Group, and SagePoint Financial. Maxwell is also involved with Maxwell Asset Management, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Douglas Corp is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Financial Engines Advisor Center, The Mutual Fund Store, and PNC Wealth Management. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm blends a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice, with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment orientation.

James Clarke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bartlett Tree Experts and ongoing positions with Local Knowledge, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based strategies developed by external asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Randall Pompeo Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Warren, OH, and has held positions within JPMorgan Chase entities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and incorporating ESG considerations.

David Troutman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and 22 years of industry experience. He currently owns and operates Troutman Financial Group, LLC, and has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Sergeant at Arms for a local Toastmasters International chapter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a variety of customizable investment program structures.

David Rider is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1999, currently serving at their Cortland, OH office. Outside of his advisory role, he is chairman of the City of Cortland Zoning Appeals Board and owns ALK Operations LLC, a financial services management company. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lee Schmidt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hermitage, PA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 30 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Desiree Cruciger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014 and has been affiliated with First National Bank of PA since 2012. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a part owner and member of Aura Genetics of Ohio LLC, attending quarterly meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.