Zachary Nero is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including American Global Wealth Management and 1st Responder Financial Advisors. Nero is based in Westlake, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management supported by centralized custody and operational services.

Steven Rini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the fundraising committee for the West Side Catholic Center and holds board and trustee positions in several family and healthcare-related investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and portfolio modeling, offering a range of investment and financial solutions.

Matthew Grady is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2011 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 management, financial planning, and custody services within an integrated operational structure.

Ronald Jurczynski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strata Financial Group, LLC since 2003 and was previously associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Harrington Asset Management, Inc. He is also an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. 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 financial planning and advisory programs with access to model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Jonathan Kesselman is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 10-year tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lindsay Kurowski is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Robert W. Baird and Blue Technologies. 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 and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Oravetz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Advisory Committee of Blessing House, a children’s crisis care center in Elyria, Ohio, where he monitors investment policy compliance and assists the Board of Directors in selecting investment managers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Sponseller Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its planning process.

Darren Stephens is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with over 22 years of industry experience. He currently practices at Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax and Wealth Care Management. Outside of finance, Stephens has been involved in pump sales and distribution businesses for over 25 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager approach with a range of portfolio management options and maintains over $256 billion in assets under management.

Tammy Miller is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of experience at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, both since 2008. She is based in Westlake, Ohio. 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 planning covering various topics such as retirement and estate planning, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing approach called “WealthPlan.”

Jeffrey Urbin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments from 2015 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Mike McDermott is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. He has progressed through several roles within the company, including Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate, all during his tenure beginning in 2022. In his current role, he works with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and preferences. His expertise includes investment planning, risk management, and retirement strategies. Mike emphasizes building lasting relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. His approach involves guiding clients through complex financial decisions with confidence. Outside of his professional work, Mike has interests in cars, fitness, football, social events with friends, reading, and traveling.

Julie Taylor is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds the Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, ValMark Advisers, Inc., and Resource Strategies. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee and power of attorney for her mother-in-law’s trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through a variety of investment approaches and affiliated resources.

Anna Gerber is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a retail store clerk at Ann Taylor in Westlake, Ohio. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Vidovich is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. His professional role involves collaborating closely with clients to understand their unique financial circumstances and to simplify complex financial concepts. He utilizes Fidelity's resources and platform to create and implement effective financial plans tailored to individual needs. With over twenty years of experience in the financial advisory industry, Chad has held several positions including Vice President and Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2003 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Charter One Securities, UBS PaineWebber, and American Express Financial Advisors between 2000 and 2003. Outside of his professional life, Chad's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, exploring food culture, playing golf, and traveling.

Christina Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a rental property in North Ridgeville, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and scenario modeling, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Dana Banyasz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Banyasz serves on the Board of Trustees for Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Doss is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2006. Doss serves as a board trustee for Ashland University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform solutions.

Jordan Buck is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he develops engagement strategies tailored to support each client's unique planning needs. He has been in this role since 2021. Prior to this, Jordan worked as a Participant Services Representative at Charles Schwab from 2018 to 2021. His professional experience centers on client engagement and financial planning strategies. Outside of his professional work, Jordan enjoys gardening, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and soccer.

Patricia Kelley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007. Patricia serves as a corporate roundtable member for the Corporate Sustainability Network at Cleveland State University and has acted as a trustee for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary charitable trust. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.