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.

Michael Odonnell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Notary Public in North Canton, Ohio. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products, operating on an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products and lending services.

Corree Kaylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Outside of financial advising, Kaylor owns Aureum Tan, a beauty service specializing in spray tanning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining proprietary research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Robert Sherman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside advisor input to tailor retirement strategies.

James Orwig is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, where he has worked since 2004. He has 21 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Orwig serves as Secretary of the Hudson Kiwanis and is involved with the Discipleship Board at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, as well as chairing the Sponsor Committee for The Taste of the Hall of Fame at the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs, often leveraging third-party managers and model portfolios.

Eric Shafran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously spent a decade at Flour Restaurant and nearly a decade at Datassist, LTD. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage and custody services. The firm provides multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and centralized operational support across a large client base.

Kaitlyn Kovac is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she is a dedicated advisor on a Wealth Management Team. She focuses on developing financial plans centered around her clients' priorities and their families' needs. Kaitlyn aims to create flexible plans that empower clients to pursue their goals with confidence and peace of mind. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2022 to the present. This progression reflects her growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Kaitlyn has interests in art, food, reading, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Stephen Bergman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Bergman has been involved with Sand Run Travel since 2001. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Daniel Simon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012, including a role at Schwab Retirement Plan Services since 2017. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized operational infrastructure.

Margaret Feiler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Medina, OH, and has five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ziggy McPeters is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with individuals, families, and professionals to help them make informed financial decisions. He focuses on creating personalized strategies by understanding what matters most to each client. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ziggy takes the time to get to know his clients and collaborates with them to develop plans that align with their goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Akron. Beyond his professional role, Ziggy is involved in the Magic City Kiwanis community organization. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and writing.

Karrie Stefanov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also a partial owner of Chukar Partnership, LLC. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hugh Mcmichael Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. Based in Barberton, OH, he is also involved with DGL Financial Services, where he works as a financial advisor assisting clients with wealth management and portfolio monitoring. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Brian Large is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.