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.

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.

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.

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.

David Saari is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co of America and Pruco Securities LLC, along with nearly two decades running Bushland Adventures. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a broad set of financial products and services beyond typical investment management.

Deborah Junior is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1994 and was previously associated with Painewebber Incorporated starting in 1986. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides additional offerings including custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Shawn Kennedy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform used by its investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Dimeolo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, including its predecessor firm AXA Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Christian Benninghofen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Fidelity and its related entities since 1996, including roles at Strategic Advisers Inc and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Bryan Barragate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working across different entities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Vulku is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Trust, NCA Financial, and Ohio State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team.

Karla Frascarelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and models to assist clients in developing comprehensive financial plans.

Terri Pekarcik is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Willoughby, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at SII from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed real estate agent assisting clients with buying and selling homes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations, providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services through extensive advisor networks and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party managed solutions to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and investment preferences.