John Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Charles Schwab 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and in-house research, supported by centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Thomas Jewett is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Jewett serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Treasure Cay Community Foundation, a nonprofit managing $1.4 million in assets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services, supported by a comprehensive range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the United States Postal Service. He is the owner of JOS Juice LLC, a business that is currently inactive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Batu is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Batu also owns Kirkland Wealth Advisors, LLC, a private practice based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Karen Wagner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and also holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Michael Simmons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 11 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Seedhouse is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at First Federal Savings & Loan Association starting in 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Tracy Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2017. Prior to his finance career, he worked for two years at Blue Door Pub. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Timothy Matanick is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Sherwin Williams and spent 15 years with the City of Bay Village. The DDK Group, a team within 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 services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and investment tools.

Nicholas Telea is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Austin Mims is a Series 66 registered advisor with Edward Jones in Medina, OH, where he has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Leeward Zephyr, a holding company based in Hinckley, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

John Trecaso is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns several businesses, including a consignment furniture store and an answering service company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized planning and ongoing advice focused on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawals.

Hani Istanbouli is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as involvement with Cavaliers Holdings since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a basketball coach at the Strongsville Recreation Center and supervises security for Cavaliers Holdings during Cleveland Cavaliers events. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Meghan Foley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America NA and Merrill Lynch. Meghan is based in Broadview Heights, OH. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various programs and affiliated resources.

Sean Dodd is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience in communications at the University of Dayton. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves 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 delivered through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Toby Easterling is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2008, including seven years with Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and attendant of Welcome To The Pit, LLC, a gym in Akron, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves 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 affiliated discretionary models and offers integrated custody, brokerage, and alternative investment services.

Shane Mc Creery is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2022 and prior experience at Penn Station. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Drake's Landing Banquet Center. Charles Schwab 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Sean Caywood is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. among other roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Douglas Hubert is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he serves as president of Hubert & Hubert, Inc., a CPA firm providing accounting and tax services. Hubert is also a member of Hubert Wealth Management, LLC, a financial services referral business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations.

Mark Seward is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Akron, Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.