James Leone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and at Aspire Investment Management since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of SEEDNET and Legacy Boxing. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of implementation platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Melzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michelle Glass is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2022 and has owned Glass Financial Advisors since 2016. Prior to that, she was with VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2022. Glass serves on the boards of the Cleveland Fisher House and Community Resource Services, both nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Renee Dietz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Sequoia Wealth Management and Advantage Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Achieve Credit Union’s wealth management services. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Chad Klemens is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Scott Rainey is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with a team of Financial Consultants to assist clients in planning for their financial future. In his current role, he focuses on maintaining and developing clients' relationships with Fidelity Investments by creating personalized plans that address their individual needs, concerns, goals, and aspirations. Scott's professional experience includes his current position as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Client Service Specialist at Golden Reserve from 2023 to 2024 and served as an Associate Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial between 2021 and 2023. Outside of his professional career, Scott has interests in cars, cooking and baking, hiking, kayaking, music, and swimming.

Brett Ketvertis is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he spent 11 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. He serves on the board of directors and as secretary-treasurer for NAIFA Cleveland, a nonprofit industry organization focused on continuing education and advocacy for financial professionals. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and a variety of third-party platforms to manage diverse investment portfolios.

Christopher Nealon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Avon, Ohio. He has less than one year of industry experience, with recent roles at Cetera Investment Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he held positions at Moen Incorporated and served as a Group Product Manager. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Raymond Glinka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 46 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1979. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Edward Trela is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Alternate Solutions / Summa At Home for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Shapiro is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services from 2013 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary of the Finance Action Team for the Lititz Church of the Brethren. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data, with services tailored to clients meeting minimum investable asset criteria.

Brian Gehlbach is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2018. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked with The Friendship Foundation from 2016 to 2018. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shawn Gaiser is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Baird, Key Investment Services, and KeyBank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Jill Braford is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006, including her current tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers access to proprietary research, capital markets activities, and affiliated banking and lending programs.

Jaymee Ellis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through TA-Check Financial Ltd. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

James Tusoch is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In his role, he partners with clients to identify important life events and goals, providing guidance and education on various strategies to achieve their financial objectives. His professional experience spans several roles in the financial industry, including Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020, CEO of Cornerstone Financial Partners from 2014 to 2016, and Business & Investment Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2014. James emphasizes building trust with clients and working collaboratively as a confidant to help navigate changing financial landscapes.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Ryan serves on the board of directors for the Country Club of the Rockies, a golf social club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and distributes proprietary research to support tailored client strategies.

Samuel Capasso is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for over 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance business focused on the sales and service of life and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of advisors and substantial assets under management.

David Jones is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Vantage Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Jones acts as 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, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Daniel Cotter Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.