Richard Simonitis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in North Royalton, Ohio. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience, including 19 years with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Investing Solutions & Financial Services LLC, which offers financial advice and ancillary tax preparation and non-variable insurance services. He is also employed outside the investment industry in a role with Task Bunny. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with offerings that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Steven Thompson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc., MML Investors Services, Inc., and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, Thompson serves on the boards of Empower Sports and the Common Goal Foundation, both nonprofits supporting individuals with special needs. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

Jeffrey Lash is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at UPS and roles at Lash & Company, CPAS, Inc. He also engages in sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security and automation services affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Mortgage, LLC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Timothy Malone II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and has prior experience at Verizon Wireless. Outside of advising, he is a sports official for volleyball and basketball contests. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and maintains a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Antoniella Varrasso Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Cetera, as well as a position with First National Bank of PA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves a distinctive role with advisory responsibilities that include commodity pool operations and the use of AI in research.

Michael Field is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with LPL Financial and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bank of America Private Bank for a total of nine years and served in the United States Army for seven years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Degross is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over four decades before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, with an integrated platform that combines advisory services and brokerage products.

James Jack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1992 to 2026 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a member of The Jimmy Jack Band. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Christopher Travers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and MJ Baker Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved with FutureFWD Advisors/StaffComp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides personalized retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeremy Fuqua is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Dave's Cosmic Subs and GNC. 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 proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Abigail Peterson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in finance and event roles at Ohio University’s College of Business and has experience in the catering and hospitality sectors. She serves as a non-investment committee member for the Working Women's Connection Networking Group in Westlake, OH. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party managers to deliver tailored advice and ERISA fiduciary services.

Danielly Cosmoronde is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Danielly worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, Danielly serves on several nonprofit boards in Cleveland, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and Friends of Breakthrough Schools. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, focusing on aligning client risk tolerance with appropriate investment models.

Evan Reinhart is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at University Hospitals, TrAk Athletics, and Rubbermaid Inc. before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Mark Gregoreski is a financial professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Next Financial Group Inc. Gregoreski also operates M Gregoreski LLC, an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Alex Ceddia is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. In this role, Alex works with clients to develop holistic financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their personal and financial objectives. Alex's professional focus is on creating comprehensive strategies tailored to individual client needs. Alex's expertise lies in financial planning, assisting clients in navigating their financial journeys. Outside of work, Alex has interests in baseball, concerts, cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, gardening, and traveling.

Christopher Brennan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cbiz for three years and briefly at Firestone Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Savon Johnson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including car detailing services and ecommerce businesses, serving as president and CEO of multiple companies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and emphasizes personalized risk assessment and program matching in its advisory approach.

Michael Piechowiak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Medina, OH, holding 13 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2012 and served with the Medina Township Fire Department from 2004 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Aaron Veal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Parma, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2022. Outside of advising, he is involved with East of Chicago Barberton and Door Dash. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Gardner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Elevate Financial Professionals and Huntington National Bank. He has also been involved with North Eaton Baptist Church and North Royalton Baptist Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”