Christopher Green is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Brian Rees is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Vantage Financial Group before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated as an employee with several support companies in Westlake, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains a municipal advisor affiliation uncommon among large institutional firms.

Kimberly Plzak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a small micro flower farm called Bloom of Avon, which sells flowers to florists and retail customers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Perrings is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He serves as Senior Warden of Lagrange Lodge No. 399 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment products, including model portfolios and registered investment companies.

Alexander Szarka is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016 and operates Szarka Financial since 2011. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with investment implementation tailored to client objectives across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

James Szado is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks, Third Federal Savings and Loan, and Freedom Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Szado serves as an investment assistant at GPS Financial Group LLC, where he supports client reviews and maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides services to individual clients of varying net worth, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Nickels is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Ridgeville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent two years at Peoples Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with My Life Recovery Centers, a business focused on opioid addiction treatment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Stratos Wealth Partners from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Rockon, LLC, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ramona Shank is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad range of platforms.

Lucas Colantoni is a financial professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., and Dakota Wealth, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Health LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Keith Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Stifel Independent Advisors, and Voya Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Loren Bates is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to his current role, Bates was involved with DLC Creative LLC and worked at Macy’s. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jennifer Danko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Alfonso Messina is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience assisting individuals and families in achieving financial security and growth. He specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Alfonso holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in both Italian and English. He emphasizes clarity and follow-through in financial conversations, aiming to make complex financial concepts accessible and meaningful for his clients. Outside of his professional role, Alfonso enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, and soccer.

Bryan Buhoveckey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience in the mortgage industry, including positions at Cross Country Mortgage Corp, Guaranteed Rate, and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Mundell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Mundell also operates Mundell Financial Group, Inc., an insurance agency. 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 retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Kathleen Berne is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and multiple periods as a homemaker. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Timothy Hayes is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Aerin Sirow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has a background that includes roles at Northwest Bank, Target, and other local businesses. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a scorer for the Amherst Meadowlarks Motorcycle Club and Ram Jam Sportsplex. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Marlene Muscovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent nine years at SII Investments, Inc. She also operates TA-Check Financial Ltd, an independent investment advisory firm, and is a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.