Kristen Mignogna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Tyler-Stone Wealth Management and has provided tax preparation services through Hupp Tax Service since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Daryl Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Outside of his advisory role, Martin owns DKM Capital LLC, a business focused on purchasing, renovating, and reselling physical real estate. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kristie Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 21 years before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Michael Foliano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports clients by creating wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and align with clients' priorities. His approach includes leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Michael’s professional expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a high school diploma from Solon and a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.

Brian Lafata is a financial advisor with Cetera in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and Key Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, blending discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Karen Suttman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where she has worked since 2008, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. She serves on the board of the Harriet Tubman Movement, a nonprofit focused on helping sex trafficking victims find safe homes and rehabilitation. Additionally, she is a board member of Seven Brothers Distilling Company, a locally owned artisan distillery in Cleveland, Ohio. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses that cover a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan offering while maintaining separate planning engagements.

Mark Baniewicz is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and is also involved with Zappitelli Financial Services, where he provides tax management and accounting services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Baniewicz Enterprises LLC, which includes property management activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with a multi-manager platform and a suite of program options, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Jameson Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on building long-term relationships with clients that extend beyond transactional financial advice. He assists retirees, executives, business owners, and young families in navigating important financial decisions related to retirement planning, estate planning, wealth management, and long-term financial security. His approach centers on understanding individual goals, values, and concerns to help clients move closer to achieving what matters most to them. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Jameson spent years in business development working alongside Fortune 500 companies and served 14 years in the military. These experiences contribute to the discipline, integrity, and service-minded approach he brings to his client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and carries a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His memberships include the American Legion and VFW. Jameson is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Restore, and Ronald McDonald House. He is also engaged in his church community. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family, and he is a proud father of two children.

Patrick Armstrong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple terms at LPL Financial totaling 12 years and 16 years at Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. He is also a public notary in the state of Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, with support from advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Scot Sinkler is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel in various capacities since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis from its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Jason Yuhas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. and operated TA-Check Financial, an independent investment advisory firm. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through multiple related businesses. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gary Rettke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Painesville, Ohio, holding 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Morris Beverage III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked with LPL Financial and Avantax entities and has owned and operated several businesses, including Blakely Insurance, Inc., a property and casualty agency. Beverage also serves on multiple public service boards in Lake County, Ohio, including the Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency and the Lake County Land Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jeffrey Rotsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2022. Rotsky is the founder and director of the Rotsky Foundation for Mentors, a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring in the inner city of Cleveland. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jeffrey Burch is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising through Cetera. He owns Burch Investments, a private financial services firm that provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning for individuals, families, and business owners. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved in personal accounting and tax preparation through Zappitelli Financial Services and serves as a Lead Auditor for the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Julie Sabransky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chardon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Edward Jones, and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that are typically non-discretionary, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Madison Carroll is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Madison worked at K & R Vitello & Associates and has been involved in educational roles at University Schools and Ohio State University. Outside of advisory work, Madison also participates in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based recommendations developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Benjamin Isroff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience, previously spending two years at Fisher Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured processes and a range of advisory programs.

Justin Yates is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and a fiduciary standard of care.

John Evans II is a Wealth Management Advisor with the KMME Group at Merrill in Pepper Pike, Ohio. He specializes in providing planning, advice, and portfolio management strategies to high net worth families and institutions. John holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, focusing on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio construction. Before joining Merrill, John was a Partner at a Cleveland-based institutional consulting firm where he worked with endowments, foundations, nonprofits, and pension plans. He started his career at Goldman Sachs in New York, spending seven years there and most recently serving as Vice President and Portfolio Manager for foundation and endowment clients across the United States. John graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife reside in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and they have three children. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hunting, and traveling.