Douglas Crandall is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and member of an LLC for a local business called What's the Scoop?. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and unified fee arrangements.

Bryan Mc Inerney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life and GWFS Equities, Inc. He is currently associated with Intelligent Annuity Solutions alongside his work at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

George Aussem is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 services alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

Thomas Marchese is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Uniontown, OH. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Indian Princess/Green YMCA Chapter Chief of Shawnee. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services and maintains a large national footprint of advisors and branch offices.

Jason Young is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and tax preparer at Young's Tax Service and also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services with a range of portfolio management options that include proprietary models and third-party strategists.

Dennis Kelley is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and with affiliated firms since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and board member of Wishes Can Happen, a charitable organization that raises funds and grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides diverse investment solutions including proprietary models and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Martin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Fairlawn, Ohio, holding four years of industry experience. His background includes roles in education with organizations such as Akron Public Schools, McKeon Education Group, and Main Prep Academy. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Hannah Walsh is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Her prior roles include positions at Hasenberg Financial Group, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors LLC, and THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a residential rental properties business in Pepin, Wisconsin. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Antoniella Varrasso Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Cetera, as well as a position with First National Bank of PA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves a distinctive role with advisory responsibilities that include commodity pool operations and the use of AI in research.

Kathryn Jesser is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Benjamin Brauneck is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2016. 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Christine Danko is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co. since 2016, including a two-year period with Schwab Retirement Plan Services. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and a formal alternative investment onboarding process.

Thomas Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he operates TP Marketing Solutions as a self-employed marketing consultant. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering various model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a percentage-based, tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Thomas Clark is a CFP® with 49 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020, following prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation and the Summit County Historical Society, and he teaches personal financial planning as an adjunct instructor at the University of Akron. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. Advisors at the firm use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement these through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Neal Chiprean is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Stow, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Primerica Financial Services and Verizon Wireless. Outside of finance, Neal is a musician and serves as a low brass instructor with Crossmen Productions. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mark Mcginnis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously spending ten years at Citizens Securities, Inc. Mcginnis’s background includes roles outside of finance, such as employment at Lowe’s and the United States Postal Service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of funds and model portfolios, incorporating systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Brandon DeCastro is a Benefits & Planning Consultant with Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on helping clients maximize their relationship with Fidelity by utilizing the full range of tools and resources available to build effective financial plans aimed at achieving their goals and dreams. Brandon's professional experience spans various roles in financial services, including Relationship Manager at Prosperity Advisors, Retirement Planner at TTG Financial, LLC, and Senior Financial Advisor positions at Key Investments Services, JP Morgan Chase, and Firstmerit Financial Services. He also worked as a Financial Specialist at Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his professional career, Brandon enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, movies, and spending time with his pets.

Isaac Vitu is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and objectives. His approach focuses on point-in-time planning and strategies to address the complexities of clients' financial situations. Isaac joined Fidelity Investments in 2025 as a Financial Representative before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2026. Prior to that, he gained experience as a Financial Planning Intern at Symphony Financial Services, Inc. in 2025. Outside of his professional work, Isaac has personal interests that include cars, family activities, fitness, football, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Ryan Mc Cauley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for six years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a DoorDash driver. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Robert Aigler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.