Alexander Karius is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to develop strategies for estate planning, tax minimization, and income production in retirement, aiming to help clients secure the life they have envisioned. He serves a diverse range of clients including business owners, doctors, and teachers, addressing concerns such as investment preservation, tax impact mitigation, and financial provision for family members. Alexander employs a system called Personal Wealth Analysis®, designed to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth toward their financial goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercyhurst College and a Master's Degree from the University of Akron. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates in English and Russian. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the organizations Golden Retrievers In Need and ROTARACT. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Jeffrey Kosek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and operates The Kosek Organization, LLC, which manages business operational expenses. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation modeling and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Charles Brennan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Brennan is involved in managing investment-related activities, serving as a managing member and partner in several entities connected to real estate and recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while offering diverse retail and institutional investment options.

Peter Carfagna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ciarra Brunn is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Marathon Financial Services, Inc., and serves as a poll worker and board member of the Rotary Club of Ravenna, where she coordinates community service activities. Additionally, she provides notary services as needed. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or construct bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Andrea Looney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stow, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and with seven years of experience at UBS following three years at Coleman Professional Services. She has worked in the financial services industry for a total of ten years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial products and research-based investment strategies.

Matthew Norris is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Wentz Financial Group, where he engages in product research and due diligence. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers a range of advisory programs, including specialized services for municipal and public finance clients.

Lisa Moavero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 17 years before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending products.

Rickita Owens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has also worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Studio Elevation LLC, a recreation business based in Cleveland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and committee-driven investment estimates in its process.

Kyle Steinhauser is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for ten years. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Jacob White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lavelle & Rittenhouse Trial Lawyers and the City of Solon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning. The firm uses a centralized service team to develop non-discretionary advice based on comprehensive investment research and proprietary tools.

Jerwon Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and the Cleveland Municipal School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Schaffer Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1991 and also works with Waypoint West, LLC since 2025. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products and owns a rental property in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm’s advisers utilize asset allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Tyler Bonar serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on creating customized financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual goals. Tyler is dedicated to helping busy professionals manage their investments and retirement planning through a proprietary financial modeling process that assesses progress toward achieving desired lifestyles. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as individual and corporate investment strategies and retirement income. Tyler holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is affiliated with Merrill Lynch and actively participates in the Bainbridge Civic Club. Outside of his professional pursuits, Tyler enjoys basketball, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He approaches wealth management as a financial GPS, aiming to guide clients from their current position toward their financial objectives.

Debora Venzor is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017. Prior to UBS, she worked at The Effective Leadership Academy from 2015 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Cameron Sanders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Financial Life Insurance, Equitable Advisors, and Lighthouse Advisers. Outside of finance, he has worked with small businesses such as Wheely Clean Car Wash, Shawnee Tree Farm, and The Wine Mill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Curtis Paul is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 35 years and held roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B.Riley Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Oberlin Rotary Club and participates in Rotary District 6600 activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kozak is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Peter Calleri is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill, bringing over 30 years of experience in financial services. Since beginning his career in 1992, Peter has specialized in managing individual wealth through complex market cycles, focusing on investment planning for retirement and comprehensive wealth management strategies. He works with high net worth individuals, families, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their goals. Peter holds a bachelor's degree from Kent State University, where he was recruited as a Division 1 hockey player. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, Peter is a member of the Financial Planning Association. His approach emphasizes understanding clients’ life priorities and delivering tailored strategies to meet their retirement, investment, and tax minimization needs. Outside of his professional work, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons, coaching high school hockey, golfing, biking, and traveling. He has lived in the Akron area since attending Kent State University and remains committed to applying consistent, disciplined portfolio management and clear communication in his client relationships.

Jeffrey Meeks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC from 2020 to 2026, and before that was employed at Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling. He holds a Series 63 license. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, providing advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and operational tools.