Angela Specht is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved part-time with Mary Kay Cosmetics as a representative. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jared Melnyk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ernst & Young LLP and AML Rightsource. Jared also operated Jarmel Enterprises from 2023 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryce Patrick is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he was a Planning Consultant at the same firm from 2024 to 2026. Bryce's background includes experience as a Senior Business Risk Consultant and Staff Auditor at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2024. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Bryce applies a holistic approach to financial planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' goals, values, and life moments alongside their financial data. His expertise spans various aspects of financial planning and risk consulting. Outside of his professional work, Bryce engages in activities such as boating, concerts, fitness, reading, running, and skiing.

Steven Podhradsky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and GPS Financial Group. Podhradsky previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2017 before returning in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Kissling is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for his mother’s and deceased father’s trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research, diversification principles, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Justin Hein is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Hein is based in Westlake, Ohio. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Raymond Loeser is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Before joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Cedarville University, Uber, New Hire Housing Guide, and Wright State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joshua Basen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Basen serves on the board of directors for Cornucopia Inc., an organization providing occupational training for individuals with disabilities, and participates in investment advisory and sustainability networks connected to Cleveland State University and Sisters of Notre Dame International. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Budzik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Strongsville, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and 2006, respectively, and a 27-year tenure with North Royalton City Schools. In addition to advisory services, he has involvement in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a large network of advisors and offices.

Robert Stclair Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously was with Nationwide Securities and Nationwide Financial from 2010 to 2018. Outside of advisory services, he is also a Medicare insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, delivered across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Stephan Machovina is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Ohio Tree Farm Committee, contributing to the organization’s finance and investment oversight. 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 financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Amy Tanski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc, accumulating 21 years of experience there. She also operates Balanced Asset Management, a business affiliated with her LPL practice, and is a commissioned notary in Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Brian Cahill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jon Parkhurst is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Strongsville, OH, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and operates Parkhurst Financial Services, where he serves as president. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party strategy options across multiple platform arrangements.

Alexis Firment is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Alexis was involved with Palmetto Running Company and the Beaufort County School District. Outside of advisory work, Alexis owns a user-generated content business. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from both internal and third-party sources.

Ryan Eyerman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at E&M Consulting and National Interstate Insurance. He is also involved with several financial advisory support companies in Westlake, Ohio, where he works in planning, prospecting, and relationship management capacities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and emphasizes risk profiling and analytical modeling, with specialized services in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

Scott Giltinan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he has served on the boards of the Mariner Village Homeowners Association and the Mariner Village Condo Owners Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Kyle Hancharick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Harrington Asset Management, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Damion Crannis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of products supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Jeff Dodd is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he helps clients and their families create, implement, and monitor financial plans to work toward their unique financial goals. Jeff has been with Fidelity Investments since 1997, progressing through various positions including Brokerage Services Representative, Proactive Representative, Senior Investments Representative, Financial Consultant, and Vice President Financial Consultant before assuming his current role in 2021. His extensive tenure reflects his experience in wealth planning and financial consulting.