Mike Leffard is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has a professional background in financial services, having held roles such as Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, as well as Financial Advisor and Premier Advisor at Citizens Securities between 2020 and 2022. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Licensed Relationship Banker at Citizens Bank from 2016 to 2020. Mike's approach involves partnering with clients to understand their unique financial situations and providing education to help build tailored financial plans and investment strategies. He was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and is a dedicated Cleveland sports fan. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and baking, fishing, fitness, football, hiking, and spending time with his wife and son.

Adam Gill is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he held various roles including positions at Ohio State University and Kroger. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Its integrated structure offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational capabilities.

Ryan Galmarini is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2005, including Schwab Retirement Plan Services Inc. Outside of finance, Galmarini owns an audio consulting and engineering business and serves as Vice President of Technical Operations for a sound reinforcement company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and supervisory infrastructure.

Miranda Sullivan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2019 and previously worked in the Lorain City School District and at Miami University. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of Club ONO Networking in Peninsula, OH. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

James Gehring is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at First Responders Financial Advisors and Planmember Securities Corporation from 2015 to 2024. Gehring also works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Brian Rowe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with Charles Schwab. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Joelle Cooke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several KeyBank-affiliated firms before joining Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Goebel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank since 2019 and Charles Schwab since 2017, with prior experience at CSX Transportation from 2015 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large client base supported by a centralized operational structure.

Kevin Quigley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm oversees third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Patricia Papes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1987 and also has experience with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner of 1820 LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Finn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Dan Barylak is a Vice President and Wealth Planner with experience in financial consulting. He currently works in this role and has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2012 to 2022. His professional background includes a decade of experience at Charles Schwab and a current position at Fidelity Investments, providing financial consulting services. Dan focuses on understanding clients' unique circumstances to develop financial plans and investment strategies. No additional information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Jessica Nethero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006, as well as a one-year period at Wells Fargo Clearing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and engages in discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Kelly Pierce 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 JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of FLOH Enterprises, a passive real estate business. 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 broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Donald Cass is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, all with Charles Schwab since 1998. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Kenneth Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill in 2009, he has focused on developing tailored financial strategies and investment portfolios to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their short- and long-term financial goals. Ken and his team serve high net worth clients with an emphasis on living a worry-free retirement through a holistic and personalized approach. Ken holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Kent State University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He is involved in his community through support of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Boys Basketball program. Outside of work, Ken enjoys basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Rodney Morris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Morris owns Life Journey Investments, LLC and is a merchant partner in Morris GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, with flexible implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Alyssa Strayer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at MasterBrand Cabinets and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Brian Follen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process and cash-sweep features.

Rachal Tate is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has additional experience at Bellefaire JCB. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.