Marijan Pavicic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Strongsville, OH, holding the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent 19 years with Five Points Dentistry/Merit Dental. He is also involved as a life coach through Complete U, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of investment options.

Laura Weiner Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lorain, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Steven Furjanic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at SII Investments, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a scoreboard operator for Cleveland State University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technological tools.

William Tuchek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Strongsville, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he facilitates a monthly book club and networking group in the Strongsville area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Erica Brown is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop holistic, all-weather financial plans tailored to their specific goals, investment preferences, and risk tolerance. She applies her expertise to create customized strategies that address individual financial needs. Her professional experience includes roles as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025 and as a Registered Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2021. These positions have contributed to her knowledge and skills in financial planning and client service.

Dawn Dempsey Smerke is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. She has owned and operated Dempsey Financial Services LLC since 1996, providing investment and retirement strategies for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Dawn is also involved in selling fixed insurance products, including health, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Timothy Leonard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Holy Name High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of financial products delivered through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Andrew Vavro is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has operated Vavro & Co., Inc. since 2013, providing financial advisory services alongside his roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Vavro also engages in tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Gary Mendelow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of MENDYFERGU LLC and the owner of K AND G PARTS PLUS, both non-investment related businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jennifer Dieffenbacher is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Registered Sales Associate for TDM Financial LLC, operating as an associate employee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Frederick Schirmer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He partners with clients and families to develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Branch Financial Representative, Central Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. This extensive experience within Fidelity Investments has provided him with a broad understanding of financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Frederick enjoys golf and traveling.

William Davis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Rocky River, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously spent over a decade with FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Singers' Club of Cleveland, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Linda Peters is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica in various capacities since 1996 and has also been involved with John Witri Associates and K & R Vitello & Associates. Outside of finance, she operates Linda Peters Photography, focusing on youth sporting events. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement its investment models.

Annette Pejeau is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Medic Management Group, Inc and Medpilot Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a basketball official for the Ohio High School Athletic Association. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Amy Dienes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2007 and was previously with Mcdonald Investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

William Hornung is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience currently with Raymond James & Associates. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Hornung is based in Westlake, Ohio. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Jeffrey Kobak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked for The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Life Insurance for 17 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Michelle Reynolds is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Melana Carbary is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. She also operates a yoga instruction business and provides divorce planning workshops through Burning River Advisory Group. Additionally, she is involved in coaching related to divorce planning with EnlightenHer, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing multiple custody and platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Christian Riemenschneider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a restaurant and bar business in Cleveland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial planning process.