Brian Forneris is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marcum Wealth, INTELLICENTS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, and Stancorp Investment Advisers, Inc. He is also a partner in Echo Holdings LLC, a residential real estate rental business. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also provides institutional consulting and maintains public finance and municipal investment capabilities.

Jonathan Bundy is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Monarch Investment and Management Group from 2012 to 2025. Bundy holds a Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across various financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Adam Hignite is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Financial Consultant; Investment Consultant; and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as an Investment Marketing Intern at ValMark Securities and as a Global Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Lynch. Adam specializes in holistic financial planning, partnering with clients and families to navigate complex life decisions. His professional approach emphasizes integrity, honesty, and respect, focusing on helping clients achieve their personal financial goals. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Michael Aquilino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a noted use of AI and systematic methodologies.

Ellis Pristash is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023 and Charles Schwab Bank beginning in 2025, as well as prior experience in logistics and various other positions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of brokerage, advisory, custody, and financial planning services. The firm operates a large-scale, integrated platform featuring both non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts.

Chandler Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bank of America, The Huntington Investment Company, and Rocket Mortgage/Quicken Loans. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Mark Krasienko is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Key Corp, Huntington National Bank, and Lowe’s. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a home improvement and repair business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its offerings.

Nathan Dorner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience at Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in Berea, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, Dorner serves as a member of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee at Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church and is a partner in the Trilobite Group, LLP, overseeing management decisions related to a subleased office building. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers one-time or ongoing planning engagements and integrates these plans with a managed-account program through a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Lucas Franks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, PNC Investments, and Key Investment Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers 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 diversified model portfolios.

Jennifer Musille is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including PNC Wealth Management and Elios Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Panzeca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a performer and producer, writing and recording music through his own production company. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Melis Bilski is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rocky River, OH, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to her financial advisory role, she coached gymnastics at Great Lakes Gymnastics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gus Marzavas is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for eight years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, tax-management options, and alternative investments.

Karrie Simm is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other financial services firms. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering advice through non-discretionary planning and a broad network of affiliated services.

Caitlin Gall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Ohio State University and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Elliott Veenstra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ohio Northern University, The Union Bank Co., and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Angela Marsh is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Westlake, OH. She has 24 years of industry experience, having worked at Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Camden Caizzo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to that, he gained experience across several roles, including at Union Home Mortgage Corp and the University of Mount Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Luke is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a CPA and partner at Neitzel, Luke & Associates, Inc., and serves as a board member for the West Shore Osteopathic Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Robert Janik is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lorain, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 credential and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Janik worked at UPS and Doordash and spent over a decade at Panera Bread. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches pickleball clinics at Lorain County Community College for retirees and working individuals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.