Mary Giardina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, she worked for five years with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She is a board member of Hillel at Kent State University and manages an online teaching resource through Teachers Pay Teachers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Stephen Kulikowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and worked previously at Ohio Desk from 2003 to 2017. Kulikowski serves on the Padua Franciscan High School Endowment Board in Parma, Ohio. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Christian Lucci is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, Lucci serves as Vice President and Secretary of New Growth Stables LLC, which is involved in horse boarding and lessons. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering integrated wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. Its Schwab Wealth Advisory program combines non-discretionary investment guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured approach to alternative investments.

Robert Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Amherst, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, having previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

John Witri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakewood, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an independent contractor for 3M Cogent, Inc., a non-investment related role. 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 uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Rachal Tate is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has additional experience at Bellefaire JCB. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Maciak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Vantage Financial Group Inc. for ten years and has been involved with Out of the Woods Tree Service since 2017. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Michael Bush is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC/Nicole Cole Financial Services Group and service with AmeriCorps. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chief Operations Officer for the Central Commonwealth Black Caucus. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

David Toth is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Strongsville, Ohio. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2018, he worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and owns Comprehensive Financial Solutions, Inc., where he has provided financial planning services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed fixed insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Megan Hoholski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Dollar Bank and Rainbow Station Haymarket. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Andrew Mcdonnell is a financial professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Velocity Advisors, American United Life, and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Mcdonnell is involved as an outreach coordinator for the Lorain County GOP, serves as a Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy and Ohio National Guard recruiting efforts, and owns Akron City FC-Lorain, a local soccer club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program structures.

Dominic Giovannazzo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Creative Wealth Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2013. Prior to his advisory career, he worked with the Bay Village Parks & Recreation Department for six years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and risk profiling using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Jeffrey Izsak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is based in Strongsville, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robin Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, Johnson worked at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2018 to 2021 and has operated Robin Johnson CPA LLC, a tax preparation and accounting practice, since 2011. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Cheryl Janik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sheffield Village, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, and Advantage Investment Management LLC, in addition to her tenure at LPL Financial since 2012. Janik serves as a board member of the North College Commons Condominium Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Michael Schafer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously managed M&S Financial Services Dba Great Lakes, CPA's for 10 years and has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Schafer serves as an officer and treasurer for a local condominium association. 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 emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisors with analytical tools and a variety of advisory programs.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Martin maintains a legal practice focused on trust, estate planning, and income tax, and serves on the board of the nonprofit Cleveland Velodrome. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a broad range of portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at Axa Advisors. He serves as the treasurer of the Rocky River Soccer Organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored solutions, emphasizing client-specific risk assessment and tailored investment models.

Alexander Solove is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lakewood, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including time under its former name, AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Solove works as a consultant with StudentLoan Tech Inc. and serves as a development associate with Jerome Solove Development Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to provide advisory solutions covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Clarise Vennitti is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade over her career. Outside of finance, she is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and coaches athletes at a CrossFit gym. Charles Schwab 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.