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.

Jeremy Heldman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Richfield, OH, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011 and is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab Trust Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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. The firm’s model emphasizes non-discretionary guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset portfolio strategies and a dedicated alternative investments platform.

Michael Montgomery is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, following eight years at Travelex Currency Services Inc. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s approach combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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.

Jon Lenton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various entities within Raymond James since 2017. Outside his advisory role, he is also employed as a financial representative at Wentz Financial Group. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Dee Edwards III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards serves on the board of TEMEG Holdings, a medical supply wholesaler and retailer, and owns BPL Edwards Services, a holding company for his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income program uses research and modeling to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on tax efficiency and income sustainability for clients meeting specific asset criteria.

Chad Marks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank. Outside of advising, he mentors employees, originates loans, runs teller transactions, and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Christopher Brennan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cbiz for three years and briefly at Firestone Country Club. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Kiick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with individuals and families to develop and implement financial strategies tailored to their specific objectives and risk tolerance. His expertise includes wealth management, investment strategy, asset and liability management, wealth transfer, legacy planning, and retirement benefits consulting. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from York College of Pennsylvania. Kiick is actively involved in his community and professional organizations, including Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Humane Society of Summit County, and the Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River Sunrise. He also participates in community service through the American Red Cross and the Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River Sunrise.

Timothy Cowdrick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Lakeside Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Sean O'Connor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008, including positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and financial advisor for the MG O'Neil Family Foundation and is the secretary of the Portage Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers access to diverse investment strategies while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elizabeth Nemeth is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor leading group classes and personal training sessions through her involvement with RP Fitness. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Piechowiak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Medina, OH, holding 13 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2012 and served with the Medina Township Fire Department from 2004 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Ian Golias is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has held various roles in the financial services industry since 2021, including positions at Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches chess classes for a nonprofit organization in Northeast Ohio. 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 delivered through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jennifer Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Hatton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Equitable Advisors LLC and SII Investments, Inc. Hatton also operates an insurance agency in Brecksville, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools and a wide network of over 22,800 advisors.

Sarah Horn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and Global Retirement Partners. Horn is an associate board member of The Hunger Network, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, OH. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Daniel Ishee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously at Raymond James Financial Services from 2000 to 2007. Outside his advisory role, he volunteers at Wadsworth High School. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Derek Crihfield is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and then Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a staffing business, Eclipse Dental Solutions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Aaron Smith is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at Dollar Bank and US Bank from 2007 to 2015. Throughout his career, Aaron has focused on assisting clients in making informed investment decisions by leveraging his experience and knowledge. He partners with clients to build and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. His approach centers on understanding each client's financial situation and aligning strategies and products accordingly. Outside of his professional work, Aaron’s interests include family activities, fitness, football, music, outdoor adventures, and pets.