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.

Margaret Feiler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Medina, OH, and has five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

George Merrill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and has worked concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of FireTower5 Holdings LLC, a for-profit entity organized to hold investment and rental properties. 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, and institutional investors.

Ziggy McPeters is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with individuals, families, and professionals to help them make informed financial decisions. He focuses on creating personalized strategies by understanding what matters most to each client. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ziggy takes the time to get to know his clients and collaborates with them to develop plans that align with their goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Akron. Beyond his professional role, Ziggy is involved in the Magic City Kiwanis community organization. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and writing.

Karrie Stefanov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also a partial owner of Chukar Partnership, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hugh Mcmichael Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. Based in Barberton, OH, he is also involved with DGL Financial Services, where he works as a financial advisor assisting clients with wealth management and portfolio monitoring. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

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.

Rodney Zoyhofski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canton, OH, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004, following four years at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. He also acts as trustee for his office 401(k) plan and manages investments within an estate planning partnership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Bryce Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Financial and Nationwide Securities LLC from 2016 to 2017 before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ken Boldt Financial Group, Inc., an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020, following seven years at Cetera Advisor Networks and a lengthy period as a self-employed advisor. He is also a notary public in the State of Ohio and is involved with Christian Financial Designs, a financial services entity based in North Canton, OH. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeffrey Lash is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at UPS and roles at Lash & Company, CPAS, Inc. He also engages in sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security and automation services affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Mortgage, LLC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

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.

Timothy Malone II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and has prior experience at Verizon Wireless. Outside of advising, he is a sports official for volleyball and basketball contests. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and maintains a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.