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.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Martin maintains a legal practice focused on trust, estate planning, and income tax, and serves on the board of the nonprofit Cleveland Velodrome. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a broad range of portfolio management options and financial planning services.

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.

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.

Thomas Shaw is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chuck Sramek is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Fidelity Wealth Planners to assist families in creating, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their unique needs and priorities. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to his current position, Chuck worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes roles as an Associate Financial Advisor at Bishop Financial Advisors from 2018 to 2021 and as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2018. Outside of his professional career, Chuck has interests in cars, concerts, cooking and baking, food, social events with friends, and music.

Dennis Jackson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Broadview Heights, Ohio, holding 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and managing his own legal services firm, Dennis C. Jackson Co LPA, since 1993. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sailboat rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and technology tools for operational and research support.

Annie Zhang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Zhang also owns Annie Zhang & Associates LLC, a business retirement plan operation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Zack Clifton is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients and their families to help them navigate and work toward their financial goals, focusing on building lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and integrity. Zack and his team collaborate with clients to explore opportunities and shape a path toward their financial future. Zack's experience in the financial industry spans over a decade. Prior to his current role, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025. He also served as a Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2015 to 2021, a Vice President Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase from 2014 to 2015, and a 401k Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2011 to 2014.

Richard Simonitis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Royalton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a tax preparation service through his business, Investing Solutions & Financial Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Amber Roane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Comprehensive Retirement Solutions, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is registered with Prosperity Advisors LLC and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wanda Amstutz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Douglas Crandall is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and member of an LLC for a local business called What's the Scoop?. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and unified fee arrangements.

George Aussem is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC during the same period. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Jeffrey Lash is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at UPS and roles at Lash & Company, CPAS, Inc. He also engages in sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security and automation services affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Mortgage, LLC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Dennis Kelley is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and with affiliated firms since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and board member of Wishes Can Happen, a charitable organization that raises funds and grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides diverse investment solutions including proprietary models and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client objectives.