Darrell Claytor is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Claytor has worked at Osaic since 2024 and has previous experience with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. He also has experience in income tax preparation and life insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Eric Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ravenna, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for T-Mobile USA for 14 years. He serves as president of a local Business Networking International (BNI) chapter, organizing and conducting weekly meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jess Hurst II is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Impel Wealth Management and Cetera Advisors LLC, among others. Hurst serves on several nonprofit boards and committees in the Akron, Ohio area and is an author and publisher of financial-related books. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and ongoing supervision across multiple program and custodian structures.

Joseph Cariello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, serving institutional clients with tailored investment solutions.

Nancy Lauren is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Smith Foods from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Wincleveland in Beachwood, OH. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Colin Burdette is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prosperity Advisors and other firms, as well as experience in legal support and customer service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across multiple program structures.

Ruby Jain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Jain receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products, as well as mortgage loan products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Shaun Soukenik is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Farmers National Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Anthony Searcy is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc and Raymond James & Associates. He serves as Board Chair for Cleveland Catholic Charities and is a member of the Finance Committee for the Benedictine Trust High School Endowment. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios.

Michael Hageman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and management, as well as a position at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Michael Rufo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a concurrent tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Rufo serves as a board member for St. Paschal Baylon in Highland Heights, OH. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor advisory solutions.

Pamela Kiltau is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. She serves as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop #45 in Hartville, OH. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, and institutional investors. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and complex investment strategies.

Lois Gregory is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Securities among other firms. Gregory serves as an unpaid board member of Trinity-Love Inc, a nonprofit focused on assisting impoverished communities in developing countries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor supporting a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves 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 managers.

Jay Schulman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Schulman works as a group exercise instructor at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Kevin Longanecker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and currently conducts sales activities under the PrimeVision Financial Group DBA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sales representative for Tee Time Golf Pass, a discount golf program. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Elizabeth Goldthwaite is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

James Redinger is a financial advisor at Stifel with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2022. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Alexander Karius is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop strategies aimed at estate planning, tax minimization, and generating income during retirement. His approach involves utilizing the Personal Wealth Analysis® system to help preserve and nurture clients' wealth in alignment with their goals. Alexander has experience working with a diverse clientele, including business owners, doctors, and teachers. He addresses common concerns such as fund allocation, investment strategies, wealth preservation, employee support, tax impact mitigation, and wealth transfer across generations. His professional designations include Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and he holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercyhurst College and a Master's Degree from the University of Akron. Outside of his professional role, Alexander is involved with community organizations including Golden Retrievers In Need and ROTARACT. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, writing, and practicing yoga.

Steven Milvet is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Lodi, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a zoning board member for the Chatham Township Zoning Commission. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Ciarra Brunn is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Marathon Financial Services, Inc., and serves as a poll worker and board member of the Rotary Club of Ravenna, where she coordinates community service activities. Additionally, she provides notary services as needed. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or construct bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.