Mark Peterson is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 34 years and has operated Peterson Financial Services since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Daniel Artrip is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and is a part owner and secretary of Ramsier Financial Services, Inc. He also conducts educational seminars on retirement planning at Wayne County Schools Career Center and volunteers pro bono financial education services for Wings for Widows. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, supporting a network of over 10,000 advisors and roughly 800,000 clients.

Noah Festi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and small business operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

David Peterson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2010. 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 various asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

George Oschman is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2001, holding roles including Financial Consultant (2001-2006), Vice President Financial Consultant (2006-2018), and Vice President Wealth Management Advisor (2018 to present). With over 24 years of experience in wealth management, he focuses on helping clients make decisions to build, preserve, and transfer wealth. He and his team provide personalized service, broad wealth planning capabilities, and a wide array of investment options to address the complexities that come with wealth. Outside of his professional work, George enjoys beach activities, boating, concerts, cooking and baking, and golf.

Michael Crandall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 1999 and also serves as president of Crandall Tax Service Inc., a tax and accounting practice he has led since 1992. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Kimberly Haws Falasco is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Urban League, focusing on investment and finance committees. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Michelle Lance is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2015. Prior to Schwab, she worked at JC Penny from 2009 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Tiffany Troyer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orrville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a centralized service team and investment recommendations that leverage proprietary research and external data.

Ronald Barylak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016, including Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Lou Ray Associates and Corrigan Krause. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep solutions.

Tyler Westren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles in a variety of industries such as retail and manufacturing. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Charles Freeman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Charles provides personalized financial strategies, managing discretionary portfolios that may include individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Charles earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from The University of Akron. His client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, and Personal Retirement Planning. Outside of his professional role, Charles is actively involved in his community. He has volunteered with organizations such as the Medina School Board of Education, Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club, Akron Junior Achievement, and Goodwill Industries of Akron. Currently, he volunteers with Akron Children's Hospital. His personal interests include boating, reading, running (including marathons), and spending time with his family.

Thomas Clifford is a financial advisor at Osaic with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and Clifford Financial Group, where he is currently president and involved in marketing life and health insurance as well as fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios comprising stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Janeanne Gregg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, and has seven years of experience with the firm. Before joining Robert Baird, she worked at Ken Stewarts Lodge and Flemings Prime Steakhouse and was involved with Spring Garden Waldorf School. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax management and direct indexing, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Michelle Morrow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KeyBank and Key Investments Services LLC. Before entering finance, she worked at West Side Animal Hospital and the Louisville Area YMCA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Olivia Griffith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She holds CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Olivia serves as Vice Chair and Board Member of Women's Impact Inc., a women's networking and education organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Fagert is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wooster, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jess Hurst II is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Impel Wealth Management and Cetera Advisors LLC, among others. Hurst serves on several nonprofit boards and committees in the Akron, Ohio area and is an author and publisher of financial-related books. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and ongoing supervision across multiple program and custodian structures.

David Valentine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Stephen Sowers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Sowers is involved with Ohio Investment Partners, LLC, and operates OIP Insurance Group LLC, focusing on insurance-related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diverse model portfolios and research resources.