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 with LPL Financial in Hudson, OH, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over 22 years with LPL Financial and 4 years prior at Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Schulman serves as a group exercise instructor at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing various investment strategies with support from advanced research and operational tools.

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.

Rich Goebelt is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. Prior to this role, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2016. His professional experience centers on financial planning and advising clients towards their financial goals. Rich holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and trust in his work with clients, focusing on attributes such as hard work, leadership, communication, and maintaining a positive attitude. Outside of his professional life, Rich enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, and pursuing fitness. He is also interested in football and golf.

Elizabeth Goldthwaite is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 43 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to develop strategies for estate planning, tax minimization, and income production in retirement, aiming to help clients secure the life they have envisioned. He serves a diverse range of clients including business owners, doctors, and teachers, addressing concerns such as investment preservation, tax impact mitigation, and financial provision for family members. Alexander employs a system called Personal Wealth Analysis®, designed to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth toward their financial goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercyhurst College and a Master's Degree from the University of Akron. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates in English and Russian. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the organizations Golden Retrievers In Need and ROTARACT. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, writing, and 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.

Andrea Looney is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of experience at UBS Financial Services and three years prior experience at Coleman Professional Services. She is based in Stow, Ohio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Matthew Norris is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Wentz Financial Group, where he engages in product research and due diligence. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers a range of advisory programs, including specialized services for municipal and public finance clients.

Laura Lewis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. Before joining Charles Schwab in 2020, she worked for Green and Spiegel Midwest LLC (formerly Ritter Halliday LLP) from 2016 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Danny Fox is a Financial Consultant currently affiliated with Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their unique situations and needs. He emphasizes understanding each client's circumstances and values to create a plan that they comprehend and feel comfortable with. Danny has accumulated professional experience since 2019, serving as a Brokerage Services Manager at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2024. He then joined Fidelity Investments as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026, before advancing to his current position as Financial Consultant in 2026. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Danny is interested in fitness, social events with friends, hiking, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

Thomas Shisler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with 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, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver tailored investment solutions and ERISA fiduciary services.

Phillip Peachock Jr. is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Catch the Impossible, Inc. and Audio Ape, Inc., which manufactures and sells entertainment industry hardware. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Robert Mccarron Jr. is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Mark Pylypiak is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s unique financial goals and priorities. His expertise encompasses legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Mark is committed to providing unbiased, professional advice while maintaining open and honest communication with his clients. With a focus on understanding the full financial picture, Mark works closely with clients to assess liquidity, evaluate risks, and develop long-term investment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of disciplined investing and the timely adjustment of portfolio holdings based on market conditions and individual circumstances. Mark holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in youth sports in his community. He enjoys baseball, fishing, and spending time with his family. His approach is guided by the principle that understanding a client’s life priorities is essential to delivering financial strategies designed around their goals and aspirations.

Abigail Windham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held positions in education and payroll services, including roles at Pinellas County Schools and Paychex. She also has experience working at Gervasi Vineyards and as a self-employed entrepreneur with Windham Acres. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bradford Burgess is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006, including roles at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Jefferson Sarchione is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022, following roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Cox Automotive. He previously spent six years with Sarchione Auto Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.