Joseph Laubacher is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and previously was with McGervey Wealth Management, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed at PortfolioVision, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers customized solutions, including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses, with a focus on non-discretionary advice and risk-based planning reviews.

Jeffrey Stoll is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Massillon, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 1991 and is the sole owner of Stoll Financial Group LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns oil wells on existing property in Canton, OH. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Dominic Russo is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Copley, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015 and briefly at Allstate Insurance Company in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is authoring a book on stretching and strengthening for golfers and is involved in a family business related to restaurant retail sales. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Melissa Knotts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canal Fulton, OH, with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services, emphasizing managed accounts and using algorithmic tools alongside personalized reviews.

Drew Shealy is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in North Canton, OH, with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he spent a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Premier Bank & Trust. He serves as a board member for Jackson Bears Lacrosse and is involved in accounting for Penturf Dentistry. LPL Financial is a national 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 and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Steven Schroll is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in financial planning. He currently works with Cetera and has held roles at Everence Trust Company and One Resource Group, among others. Outside of financial services, he teaches a high school personal finance class and drives a school bus for athletics and field trips at Lake Center Christian School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment program options through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Brian Lake is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Moonlight Bay II and is the primary person in the S Corporation Harbor Lake, which is involved in payroll activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Karen Flege is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Ryan Lehuta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Randall Kreinbrink is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Canton, OH. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1993. Kreinbrink is a trustee on the board of Comet Lake Club, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service featuring comprehensive, annual retirement-income planning advice and written recommendation reports that incorporate proprietary investment research and algorithmic tools.

Robert Stark is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily serving clients in Northern Ohio throughout his career. Robert focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' unique financial situations. His areas of expertise include investment management, trust services, endowments, 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, and Taft-Hartley retirement plans. Robert works with individuals, corporations, trusts, endowment funds, and retirement plans, offering specialized services such as divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, and retirement income planning. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University’s BBA program and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in cooking, fishing, football, golfing, and soccer.

Douglas Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and extensive investment research.

David Cornet is a financial advisor with Stifel in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Bank of Magnolia and participates on the Investment Review Committee of the Stark Community Foundation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Diana Cook is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, she owns and operates a glass art business creating upcycled bird baths and serving trays. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Brett Boling is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Andrew Shrock is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Dean Brennan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Wadsworth, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Baird, he worked at NOW Valet Co. and Kent State University. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to complex and non-traditional investments.

Michael Clark is a Planning Consultant at the Fairlawn Investor Center. In this role, he assists clients with designing and updating their financial plans and ensures they have the appropriate resources as they progress toward their retirement goals. Michael works closely with the Wealth Management Team to support clients throughout their retirement journey. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant since 2025, Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. This experience has contributed to his understanding of client needs and financial planning strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include board games, cooking and baking, hiking, outdoor adventures, puzzles, and traveling.

Eiad Hasan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, combining quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jason Haines is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in designing business applications for the Apple iPad through his ownership of IPAD Mobile Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in their financial planning process.