Dennis Schwartz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for Newman & Company CPAs for eight years. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a broad network of advisors and affiliated entities.

Linda Mackov is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various planning topics without including implementation. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Heather Sara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jesse Vitu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience that focuses on their personal and financial objectives. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager, gaining diverse experience within the financial services industry. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Jesse worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Wealth Impact Advisors and began his career as a Financial Advisor's Assistant at Bridgewater Financial Group. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in holistic financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jesse enjoys activities such as board games, comedy, family activities, playing musical instruments, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Jennifer George is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, OH, holding the Series 66 designation. She joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience in education and library services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools.

Darrin Plys is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a separate business entity formed for property management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Justin Fritts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in Mentor, OH. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and previously worked eight years at Stryker and one year at Paycom. 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 its advisory programs with technology solutions and specialized municipal and public finance services.

Alexandra Paul is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Service Representative at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2012. Throughout her career, Alexandra has focused on guiding clients through financial planning by understanding their unique aspirations and developing tailored financial strategies. She is committed to helping clients plan for a secure future and supports them in pursuing their financial goals with confidence.

Hunter Schmeltzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Carver Financial Services, Northcoast Research Partners, Charles Schwab & Co., and Kent State University. He is currently associated with Carver Financial Services LLC as a registered associate. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and models to support client goals and offers a range of advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orange Village, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments, supported by a centralized and integrated operational structure.

Mildred Babb Perkins is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She is involved with Wealth Journey Advisors, LLC, a financial practice she owns. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated based on complexity.

Thomas Udelson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

John Egan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services, drawing on multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research, and provides specialized municipal advisory and employer consulting programs.

Kelli Benedejcic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James and Associates, KeyBank, and Edward Jones Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations.

Joseph Constantino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Wealth Management based in Pepper Pike, Ohio. He provides personalized wealth management, retirement planning, and investment guidance to individuals and families. Joseph focuses on understanding clients' unique goals and priorities to implement strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. He serves clients throughout Northeast Ohio, including individuals, families, and business owners, with expertise in retirement income planning, wealth accumulation and preservation, tax-aware investment strategies, risk management, and corporate benefits. Joseph holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Joseph graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He was born and raised in the Cleveland area, where he continues to live and work. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joseph enjoys cooking, football, music, running, and spending time with his family.

Kimberly Morel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as a Notary Public in Ohio. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management access, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Peter Szklarz is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2022. He has been partnering with clients to build and maintain financial plans for over 15 years. Peter takes a holistic approach to understanding all aspects of a client's financial landscape, focusing on what is most important in their lives. He seeks to understand clients' goals and aspirations to ensure that financial plans align and have the flexibility to adapt as their lives change. Peter's professional experience includes roles as a Wealth Advisor at W A Smith Financial from 2018 to 2022, a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2018, and a Financial Representative at Dorman Sciulli from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his professional work, Peter's personal interests include baseball, comedy, family activities, football, golf, and traveling.

Kelley Wachhaus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Kelley worked for 18 years in the Cleveland Heights/University Heights School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Reitz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Jaro Transportation, Ohio Tax Lady, and MK Hardwoods. He is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Adam Ours is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for extended periods. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a lacrosse coach at Hawken School. 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, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and institutional services.