Kathryn Jesser is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. 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 utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Thomas Clark is a CFP® with 49 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020, following prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation and the Summit County Historical Society, and he teaches personal financial planning as an adjunct instructor at the University of Akron. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. Advisors at the firm use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement these through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Kenneth Griffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Uber, Food Safety Ohio, Lyft, and Metz Culinary Management. Outside of his advisory role, he delivers food on weekends for DoorDash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Neal Chiprean is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Stow, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Primerica Financial Services and Verizon Wireless. Outside of finance, Neal is a musician and serves as a low brass instructor with Crossmen Productions. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Brian Lippert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and co-executor for multiple estates in Massillon, Ohio, where he is involved in estate administration and investment decisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of financial advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured financial planning tools and investment modeling in its advisory process.

Brandon DeCastro is a Benefits & Planning Consultant with Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on helping clients maximize their relationship with Fidelity by utilizing the full range of tools and resources available to build effective financial plans aimed at achieving their goals and dreams. Brandon's professional experience spans various roles in financial services, including Relationship Manager at Prosperity Advisors, Retirement Planner at TTG Financial, LLC, and Senior Financial Advisor positions at Key Investments Services, JP Morgan Chase, and Firstmerit Financial Services. He also worked as a Financial Specialist at Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his professional career, Brandon enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, movies, and spending time with his pets.

Isaac Vitu is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and objectives. His approach focuses on point-in-time planning and strategies to address the complexities of clients' financial situations. Isaac joined Fidelity Investments in 2025 as a Financial Representative before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2026. Prior to that, he gained experience as a Financial Planning Intern at Symphony Financial Services, Inc. in 2025. Outside of his professional work, Isaac has personal interests that include cars, family activities, fitness, football, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Mandwel Patterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and served on the faculty at Stark State College for 12 years. Starting in 2026, Patterson will serve as a member of the City Council for Massillon, OH. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Ryan Mc Cauley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for six years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a DoorDash driver. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Robert Aigler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

John Dewitt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Dewitt is a partner in a real estate investment business focused on single-family properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from the Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment activities.

Mark Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Flagstar Bank N.A. and LPL Financial since 2010. 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 financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Evan Reinhart is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at University Hospitals, TrAk Athletics, and Rubbermaid Inc. before joining Charles Schwab. 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, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Randall Reed is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristen Fleischer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate investing, managing residential properties in Ohio alongside her spouse. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing a model-driven investment approach supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Austin Brenner is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Norton, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, Brenner serves as an athletic chaplain at Ashland University, working with student athletes through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align recommendations with client goals and supports a broad network of advisors across various sectors, including municipal and public finance.

Matthew Nieschwitz is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Raymond James Financial in Canton, OH. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services, KeyBank, Citizens Bank, and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with PortfolioVision, a support company where he serves as an associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports institutional consulting through a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Paul Brady is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 35 years of experience in the investment advisory business. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, retirement income, and providing services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Paul’s approach centers on listening to clients and helping them make informed decisions to develop personalized wealth management strategies. Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin Pierce University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with individual clients as well as institutions and charitable foundations, often supporting multiple generations within families. Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys boating, fishing, gymnastics, and spending time with his family.

Robert Wright Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1984 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of advising, he is the owner of KHM Travel Group, an independent travel agency. 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 organizations.

Erika Schrade is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Canton, OH. She has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Raymond James. Before entering financial services, she worked in fitness and salon environments and attended the University of Akron. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.