Annette Bantz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Wooster, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee accounts, SMAs, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Karen Flege is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Ryan Lehuta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Ferree is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company from 2019 to 2026 and at The Huntington National Bank from 2015 to 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service tailored for clients near or in retirement. The firm emphasizes written retirement-income plans with ongoing advice that integrates investment research, algorithmic tools, and tax-aware strategies within a defined investment framework.

Bradley Shook is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in oil and gas royalty ventures, including Killbuck Creek Partners and Killbuck Creek Outdoors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm has a large national presence, with approximately 23,701 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Brett Boling is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Andrew Shrock is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers along with affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Dean Brennan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Wadsworth, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Baird, he worked at NOW Valet Co. and Kent State University. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to complex and non-traditional investments.

Michael Clark is a Planning Consultant at the Fairlawn Investor Center. In this role, he assists clients with designing and updating their financial plans and ensures they have the appropriate resources as they progress toward their retirement goals. Michael works closely with the Wealth Management Team to support clients throughout their retirement journey. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant since 2025, Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. This experience has contributed to his understanding of client needs and financial planning strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include board games, cooking and baking, hiking, outdoor adventures, puzzles, and traveling.

Melanie Mathis is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Baird since 2018 and previously held roles at Hancock Mortgage Partners and Lifecenter Plus. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent sales consultant with Tastefully Simple, a direct sales company offering easy-to-prepare food products. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional investments to complex allocations, along with municipal advisory and public finance services.

Emily Coudriet is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including KeyBank and First National Bank of PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Adam Ward is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Barberton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an unpaid business consultant for a construction company specializing in pole-style buildings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting delivered on a non-discretionary basis. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

James Shubert is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he holds various outside insurance contracts for health insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing various third-party advisory models and programs, providing a range of investment options and fiduciary services.

Heather Katzenmeyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that integrates detailed reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Claus Meyer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Medina, Ohio, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Meyer serves as a committee member for Leadership of Medina County, a nonprofit organization, where he reviews quarterly finances and participates in budget and economic discussions. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services, employs a variety of portfolio management styles, and provides municipal advisory services uncommon among peers of its size.

Timothy Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach with a broad range of services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Marshall Weinberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Massillon, Ohio, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and operates Weinberg Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he consults on business reorganization and expansion for a family business run by his brother. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and customizable strategies, supported by advisor-facing technology for operational and research purposes.

Rachel Stahl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clinton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management from 2015 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a real estate business and serves as a soccer club director and coach in Homer, AK. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Tornabene is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Johnson & Johnson for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages two rental property LLCs in Canton, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with an emphasis on fiduciary standards and tax-efficient services.

Cole Hissong is a financial advisor with Stifel in Wooster, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Stifel, he worked at The College of Wooster and Triway Local School District. He serves on the boards of the College of Wooster W Association and the YMCA of Wayne County, and volunteers as an assistant football coach for Triway Local Schools. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.