Linda Porter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Thorne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hudson Financial Group LLC. He is based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Holly Rounds is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000, including her current role with Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee advisory, brokerage, and custody services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary client guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Donald Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kent, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and was previously with KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. for seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided primarily by investment adviser representatives using various portfolio strategies.

Lisa Inestroza is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Momentum Wealth Partners, and previously with Howard Hanna. Outside of finance, she is licensed as a real estate agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and has unique affiliations in municipal advisory and employer retirement plan consulting.

William Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he held roles at First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P. from 2020 to 2023, and has a varied background including experience at DoorDash and Michigan State University. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Alex Morgan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2021, Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2017, all within Fidelity Investments. Through these roles, Alex has developed experience in financial planning and investment portfolio creation, focusing on simplifying complex financial concepts for clients. Alex's approach centers on understanding clients' goals and preferences to create personalized financial plans that aim to support their comfort and objectives. By analyzing clients' situations collaboratively, Alex helps establish actionable plans towards financial goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Alex engages in musical instrumentation, outdoor adventures, parenting, reading, snowboarding, and yoga.

Robert Mastrangelo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. He also serves the City of Highland Heights and participates as a poll worker in local elections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Brian Cole is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Hostess Brands and PFS Investments Inc along with his long tenure at Primerica Financial Services. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

James Carpas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He focuses on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. James collaborates closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his advisory role, James is actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Pervis Stepney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, including seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors before joining his current team. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a notable use of AI-driven methodologies and formal governance processes.

Craig Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Raven Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Key worked at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company and has held various roles across education, construction, and mortgage industries. Outside of finance, Key is involved in dog breeding as the sole proprietor of Fraser Bernese Mountain Dogs and serves as Vice President of the North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Erin Barr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, she worked for six years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary for Apex Detail & Tint, a business owned by her husband, where she manages the company's bookkeeping. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and also specializes in municipal and public finance through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Jerime Mordew is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Citizens Investments Services and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties and acts as an independent agent for fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a large network of representatives and third-party asset managers.

Eric Stockley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2026 and previously spent 11 years with The Huntington Investment Company. He is based in Stow, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ricardo Popovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Schaefer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brimfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2002 and has prior experience with UTC Aerospace and Ohio Strip Steel. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as part-time referrals through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Letty Martinez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes a decade at UBS Financial Services and current roles at Momentum Wealth Partners LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, she serves as a registered client service manager for Momentum Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Sandra Gasser is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Medina, OH, bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2004 and serves as an officer and treasurer for Rex Gasser Electric, Inc., a non-investment-related business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.