Timothy Brenner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 1994 and operates an affiliated support company, timothy d brenner & assoc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals, and it offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Liam O'rourke is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Everest Soccer Club and in education at Firestone High School and Kent State University. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nancy Patterson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fairlawn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary on the board of Public Safety Services. 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized services.

Eric Tata is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a rental duplex property. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ethan Courtad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Courtad Group since 2018. He specializes in multi-generational wealth management, estate planning services, and financial planning, providing customized strategies that support long-term financial success. His areas of focus include corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ethan graduated from The Ohio State University in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His background in engineering contributes to his structured and analytical approach to financial planning. He resides in Copley, Ohio with his wife Amanda and their two children. Outside of his professional work, Ethan volunteers with the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and participates in the Ohio State Summit County Alumni Club.

Jamiee Hough is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Zufall Financial Services and Buckeye Activity Center. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network with a focus on municipal advisory work and customized retirement plan services.

Eric Simeonoglou is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mid-West Forge Corporation, SIFCO Industries, Arconic Inc., and Alcoa Corp. Outside of finance, he owns Simeonoglou, LLC, which provides general engineering services and 3D printing. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment approaches and supporting trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Matthew Mize is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primevision Financial Group since 2018 and has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and 2008, respectively. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services managed by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

John Kraft is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Brent Malone is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of DeMarc Properties, a marketing and retail sales business, and he oversees the A/V team and speaks at City Church AC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans and manages fee-based financial planning with a fiduciary standard.

Robert Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which uses model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Ashlee Tatum is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation. She has professional experience beginning in 2024, including roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Ramsier Financial Services, and PNC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser distributing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers along with customizable strategies.

Kevin Downes is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Coventry, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Sii Jhfn. Downes is also a partner at Boston Partners Wealth Management and serves as an assistant vice president in a life insurance brokerage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and third-party managers to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Lucy O'Connell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Freeman O'Connell Thomas Wealth Management Group. She began her financial services career with Merrill in 2002 and supports clients in Northeast Ohio and Akron communities. Her focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Lucy holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Business Management from the University of Akron and previously attended John Carroll University on an academic scholarship. She is married with two children and three grandchildren. Lucy enjoys spending time outdoors, watching soccer, reading, biking, boating, dancing, gardening, hiking, running, and traveling. She is involved with community organizations such as Akron Children's Hospital and Akron Zoo.

Mihai Stan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following five years at MetLife Securities Inc. Stan is based in North Canton, Ohio. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships and uses proprietary software tools to help analyze client goals.

Rebecca Windsor is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads and coaches a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with clients to strengthen their financial futures. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, serving in various roles including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Rebecca held positions in the mortgage industry as a Loan Counselor and Loan Processor at SIRVA Mortgage, Inc. She also has experience in banking, having worked as a Co-Manager at Huntington National Bank and as a Banker at Charter One Bank.

Timothy Adkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Financial Group, and academic appointments at Marquette University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Judith Owens is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Owens owns and operates Owens Cleaning Services, a cleaning business she has managed since 1984. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Christian Silva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023, following a role at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2022 to 2023, and previously worked at the University of California, Davis. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Nicholas Bryant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on term life insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support clients’ retirement planning, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.