John Kuss III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he meets periodically with Intersky Precision Instruments in the aerospace industry to review business strategy and performance. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kaitlyn Kovac is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she is a dedicated advisor on a Wealth Management Team. She focuses on developing financial plans centered around her clients' priorities and their families' needs. Kaitlyn aims to create flexible plans that empower clients to pursue their goals with confidence and peace of mind. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2022 to the present. This progression reflects her growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Kaitlyn has interests in art, food, reading, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Stephen Bergman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Bergman has been involved with Sand Run Travel since 2001. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Daniel Simon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012, including a role at Schwab Retirement Plan Services since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized operational infrastructure.

Nathanial Arps is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also associated with MJ Miller & Co. CPAs, where he has been involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Prior to these roles, he worked with the 415 Group from 2011 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Mary Lalli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is an author of several books, including titles such as "Shrinking Buddha," "101 Bible Riddles," and "Dvorah--Prophetess, Judge, Warrior King Solomon, Master Builder, and Queen of Sheba, Savior of Marib Dam: Two Lives Intertwined Blood Moon." Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory support and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its planning approach.

Ziggy Mc Peters is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with individuals, families, and professionals to assist them in making informed financial decisions tailored to their unique goals and priorities. He specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ziggy approaches his work by getting to know his clients personally to understand what matters most to them, allowing him to develop strategies that pursue their financial goals. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations evolve. Ziggy holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Akron and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also involved in the community through the Magic City Kiwanis. Outside of his professional activities, he engages in interests such as football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and writing.

Randi Rich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hudson, Ohio. She holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including prior work at Joanne Stores. She has been with UBS since 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a comprehensive suite of financial products and services.

Hugh Mcmichael Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate at DGL Financial Services, where he meets with clients to assist with wealth management and portfolio monitoring. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through client interviews and risk profiling.

Chuck Sramek is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Fidelity Wealth Planners to assist families in creating, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their unique needs and priorities. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to his current position, Chuck worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes roles as an Associate Financial Advisor at Bishop Financial Advisors from 2018 to 2021 and as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2018. Outside of his professional career, Chuck has interests in cars, concerts, cooking and baking, food, social events with friends, and music.

Brian Large is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Annie Zhang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Zhang also owns Annie Zhang & Associates LLC, a business retirement plan operation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Heidi Dillon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance. Dillon is a shareholder of Kyler & Company LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent for Varner Insurance Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Zack Clifton is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients and their families to help them navigate and work toward their financial goals, focusing on building lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and integrity. Zack and his team collaborate with clients to explore opportunities and shape a path toward their financial future. Zack's experience in the financial industry spans over a decade. Prior to his current role, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025. He also served as a Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2015 to 2021, a Vice President Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase from 2014 to 2015, and a 401k Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2011 to 2014.

Richard Simonitis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in North Royalton, Ohio. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience, including 19 years with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Investing Solutions & Financial Services LLC, which offers financial advice and ancillary tax preparation and non-variable insurance services. He is also employed outside the investment industry in a role with Task Bunny. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with offerings that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Joseph Doman Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hudson, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1999. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Amber Roane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Comprehensive Retirement Solutions, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is registered with Prosperity Advisors LLC and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wanda Amstutz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dominic Fisher is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services LLC, Spectrum Financial Group, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics through a network of advisors, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

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.