Nancy Kropko is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Brent Steiner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cetera and has served clients through RamSier Financial for over two decades. Steiner is a board member of the Wayne County Community Foundation, where he participates in scholarship and grant selection and supports the endowment’s investment policy. He also conducts educational seminars at Wayne College and serves on the board of a retirement community. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to various investment strategies through affiliated and unaffiliated managers and supports multiple program structures with ongoing supervision.

Beth Young is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fairlawn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and guidance for asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Douglas Ingold is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and is also a part owner of Quills Schoolhouse, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a treasurer for a local school district levy campaign, is a board member of the Norwayne School Board, and acts as treasurer for the Apostolic Christian Church of Canaan. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Joshua Clark is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Free & Fearless Financial Solutions, LLC, which is used solely for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, providing model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Eric Fuller is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined his father's practice, The Fuller Group, in 2005 and has since focused on helping clients plan for their futures and legacies. Eric serves as a Portfolio Manager and manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, including the use of individual stocks and bonds, as well as various model portfolios. Eric holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). These credentials support his comprehensive approach to wealth management and investment planning. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University in Oxford. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Eric lives with his wife, Lauren, a primary care physician, and their three children. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and following Cleveland sports teams.

Matthew Whitson is a ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has worked with several firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and MetLife Securities Inc. Whitson is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers a variety of investment and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

George Hoose is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at OEC for five years and was involved with Heese Inc dba Floor Coverings International of Medina for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a long-term rental property in Bluffton, SC, managed through a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Och is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Medina, OH, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2007 and owns the Navancer Group, which manages group insurance and non-variable life insurance elements of his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals while also providing specialized municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Lisa Szucs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent contractor selling microfiber cloths and cleaning solutions through Norwex. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Rebecca Sarno is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and PNC Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a hazelnut orchard through Grand River Orchard LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Broderick Haer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Canal Fulton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the St Philips and James Church Endowment Fund. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, delivering solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

James Carps is a CFP® professional with over 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s proprietary investment methodology, developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supports its financial planning and asset allocation guidance.

Jordan Nelson is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jordan was a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2020 and a Financial Specialist at PNC Investments from 2012 to 2015. Jordan focuses on understanding the goals of the families he advises and provides guidance to create and maintain financial plans. He is committed to serving families in Northeast Ohio, where he is a native and currently resides with his wife and two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Jordan enjoys traveling, physical fitness, running, and following all things related to Cleveland sports.

Karla Kaforey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and LPL Financial. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gina Betti is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairlawn, OH, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 17 years of experience at Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she and her husband operate an organic farm in Medina, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Logan Huffman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, as well as four years at Hiram College and eight years at Huffman Plumbing. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Liam O'rourke is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Everest Soccer Club and in education at Firestone High School and Kent State University. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nancy Patterson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fairlawn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary on the board of Public Safety Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized services.

Robert Krenz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years and KeyBanc Capital Markets for eight years. He is an associate and managing partner at Momentum Wealth Partners LLC and RWK Capital LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.