Lynne Purtell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Mark Harrison is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has prior work experience with firms such as Lakefront Line Inc. and Gc Logistics. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering various investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Margaret Roberts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Edward Jones and has experience related to academia from her time at John Carroll University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies, employing algorithmic portfolio construction and oversight of sub-advisers.

James Smola is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2012 and is a part owner and registered representative of GPS Financial Group, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a liaison for the Community Foundation of Lorain County, connecting the foundation with donors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Shawn Whelan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He collaborates with clients and their families to develop customized wealth plans aimed at controlling outcomes and aligning with their preferences. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and competency. Shawn's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2019, Institutional Equity Sales at Northcoast Research from 2017 to 2018, Regional Advisor Consultant at Oppenheimer Funds from 2016 to 2017, Fixed Income Specialist at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2016, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2010 to 2012. No information regarding Shawn's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Anna Rodisel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, where she has worked since 2016. She has 11 years of experience in the financial industry. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to support a broad range of client needs.

Vincent Piro is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2022, he worked at Bank of America from 2017 to 2022 and had brief tenures at McAdam LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as security personnel at Fortis Protection Group and works as a guest advocate and cashier at Target. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

George Mercurio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and positions with the Vegas Golden Knights and IMG-Learfield. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and supports trading, account administration, and custody.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Elyria, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments LLC for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages two duplexes, residing in one of them. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Raquel Pacheco is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Butler, Wick & Co. She serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for the Community Foundation of Lorain County. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Charles Conrad is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also president of CM Conrad LLC, a firm involved in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Kimberly Spisak is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. She also serves as the treasurer for Toastmasters International in Westlake, OH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Felicia Massey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and providing a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Aubrey Strippy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. from 2011 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an Ohio Public Notary and has experience as a tax preparer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from multiple sources.

Ross Croucher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2018. In addition to his role at Cambridge, he founded Maverick Financial Strategies and owns Croucher Financial, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary models and access to third-party strategists.

Jordan Krawec is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, municipal advisory services, and institutional consulting.

Matthew Loeffler is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2019 and previously held roles at Blue Tree Wealth Advisors LLC and US Bank. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Jason Leppla is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Leppla owns and operates AMERICAN TAX SERVICE, providing tax preparation and wealth management services, and serves as president of the T3 Sports Foundation board, focusing on fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ryan Sullivan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mitchell Romeo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at RCM Equities, Harrington Asset Management, OSAIC, and Strata Financial Group, where he continues his involvement alongside his LPL role. He also operates as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.