Eric Stephenson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching football. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a comprehensive platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Lori Silverstein is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2017, following six years at key Investment Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services, focusing on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Kathleen Kesselem is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides customized plans through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Amy Gorno is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Funds Distributor, LLC and PNC Capital Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an e-commerce business called Matteos Bazaar. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from a wide investable universe.

Shawn Liebel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support its financial planning process.

Logan Penton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at various organizations including Blades of Grass and 1899 Golf and Social Club. He is involved with Team Challenger, a recreation-focused business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Andrew Foote is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for seven years before joining RBC in 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and external investment resources.

Domenic Paolo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avery Dennison and Hiram College. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary portfolio management through various programs.

Tristan Cullis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at PNC Bank and PNC Investments before joining UBS in 2017. He serves on the board of Hopewell, a mental health rehabilitation center in Geauga County, Ohio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Les Frate is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, he spent 22 years with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a combination of SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer capabilities.

Kery Hutner is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Additionally, he owns KH Wealth Management LLC, an independent practice based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with banking, lending, and trustee services.

Jacqueline Bruce is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held positions at T.D. Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Redmond Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advising role, he performs as a trombone player in a big band. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Denise Ward is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney fiduciary position with a non-investment related entity. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jeffrey Polcar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. He serves as an investment committee member for The Church in Aurora, OH. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving a broad range of institutional clients.

Nicholas Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 operates on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.

Thomas Gross is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes positions at RBC Capital Markets, Fifth 3rd Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sean Williams is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and previously with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014. His other business activities include working as an advisory representative and providing accounting services through Mayfield Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

Carrie Wells is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research support and innovative technologies.

Michael Zawatsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with multiple business ventures, including serving as COO of The Oasis Asset Management Group Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is a member and speaker for the Society for Financial Awareness, a nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy seminars. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.