James Steinmetz is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has held roles in diverse fields including food service and mortgage lending. Outside of his advisory work, Steinmetz is involved with Western Reserve Distillers, where he assists with food preparation and service. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dennis Schwartz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Newman & Company CPAs for eight years. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also delivers institutional consulting and public finance services.

Heather Sara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various entities within JPMorgan Chase since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Jesse Vitu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience that focuses on their personal and financial objectives. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager, gaining diverse experience within the financial services industry. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Jesse worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Wealth Impact Advisors and began his career as a Financial Advisor's Assistant at Bridgewater Financial Group. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in holistic financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jesse enjoys activities such as board games, comedy, family activities, playing musical instruments, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Jennifer George is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Creekside Financial Advisors LLC, she worked in education and public library services. Jennifer took two years as a stay-at-home parent before beginning her financial advising career. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Darrin Plys is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a separate business entity formed for property management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Justin Fritts is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisory career after prior roles at Paycom and Stryker. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers customized solutions such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses and maintains a notable focus on municipal and public finance through affiliated departments.

Alexandra Paul is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Service Representative at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2012. Throughout her career, Alexandra has focused on guiding clients through financial planning by understanding their unique aspirations and developing tailored financial strategies. She is committed to helping clients plan for a secure future and supports them in pursuing their financial goals with confidence.

Hunter Schmeltzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Northcoast Research Partners, LLC, and Kent State University. He is also an associate and employee at Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal government entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, tailored advisory services and supports specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orange Village, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments, supported by a centralized and integrated operational structure.

Mildred Babb Perkins is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She is involved with Wealth Journey Advisors, LLC, a financial practice she owns. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated based on complexity.

Thomas Udelson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

John Egan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, and offers integrated solutions through its extensive affiliate network and firm-sponsored programs.

Kelli Benedejcic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Associates, KeyBank, and Edward Jones Investments. Before entering the financial industry, she worked at Youngstown State University and in retail at TJMaxx and Homegoods. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Joseph Constantino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Wealth Management based in Pepper Pike, Ohio. He provides personalized wealth management, retirement planning, and investment guidance to individuals and families. Joseph focuses on understanding clients' unique goals and priorities to implement strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. He serves clients throughout Northeast Ohio, including individuals, families, and business owners, with expertise in retirement income planning, wealth accumulation and preservation, tax-aware investment strategies, risk management, and corporate benefits. Joseph holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Joseph graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He was born and raised in the Cleveland area, where he continues to live and work. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joseph enjoys cooking, football, music, running, and spending time with his family.

Kimberly Morel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public in the state of Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and incorporates technologies such as machine learning in its investment approach.

Peter Szklarz is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2022. He has been partnering with clients to build and maintain financial plans for over 15 years. Peter takes a holistic approach to understanding all aspects of a client's financial landscape, focusing on what is most important in their lives. He seeks to understand clients' goals and aspirations to ensure that financial plans align and have the flexibility to adapt as their lives change. Peter's professional experience includes roles as a Wealth Advisor at W A Smith Financial from 2018 to 2022, a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2018, and a Financial Representative at Dorman Sciulli from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his professional work, Peter's personal interests include baseball, comedy, family activities, football, golf, and traveling.

Kelley Wachhaus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Kelley worked for 18 years in the Cleveland Heights/University Heights School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Reitz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Jaro Transportation, Ohio Tax Lady, and MK Hardwoods. He is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Adam Ours is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kirtland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse at Hawken School, a private school in Gates Mills, Ohio. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.