Gina Betti is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairlawn, OH, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 17 years of experience at Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she and her husband operate an organic farm in Medina, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering a range of advisory programs 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.

Timothy Brenner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 1994 and operates an affiliated support company, timothy d brenner & assoc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals, and it offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Logan Huffman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, as well as four years at Hiram College and eight years at Huffman Plumbing. 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 recommendations.

Liam O'rourke is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Everest Soccer Club and in education at Firestone High School and Kent State University. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nancy Patterson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fairlawn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary on the board of Public Safety Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized services.

Robert Krenz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services. He is also involved as a managing partner and financial advisor at Momentum Wealth Partners LLC and RWK Capital LLC in Akron, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, supporting implementation through advisory programs or other providers.

Deanna Barnhart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Ethan Courtad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Courtad Group since 2018. He specializes in multi-generational wealth management, estate planning services, and financial planning, providing customized strategies that support long-term financial success. His areas of focus include corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ethan graduated from The Ohio State University in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His background in engineering contributes to his structured and analytical approach to financial planning. He resides in Copley, Ohio with his wife Amanda and their two children. Outside of his professional work, Ethan volunteers with the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and participates in the Ohio State Summit County Alumni Club.

Sarah Norris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2019 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Jamiee Hough is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2016 and has been involved with the Buckeye Activity Center since 2024. 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 offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and models to support client goals and has a notable affiliation with a municipal advisor to enhance its public finance services.

Eric Simeonoglou is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica since 2019 and previously held positions at Arconic Inc. and Alcoa Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Simeonoglou owns Simeonoglou, LLC, a general engineering and 3D printing business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Matthew Mize is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primevision Financial Group since 2018 and has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and 2008, respectively. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales 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 selection of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services managed by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

John Kraft is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Brent Malone is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of DeMarc Properties, a marketing and retail sales business, and he oversees the A/V team and speaks at City Church AC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans and manages fee-based financial planning with a fiduciary standard.

Robert Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which uses model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Ashlee Tatum is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation. She has professional experience beginning in 2024, including roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Ramsier Financial Services, and PNC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser distributing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers along with customizable strategies.

Kevin Downes is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Coventry, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Sii Jhfn. Downes is also a partner at Boston Partners Wealth Management and serves as an assistant vice president in a life insurance brokerage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and third-party managers to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Lucy O'Connell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Freeman O'Connell Thomas Wealth Management Group. She began her financial services career with Merrill in 2002 and supports clients in Northeast Ohio and Akron communities. Her focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Lucy holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Business Management from the University of Akron and previously attended John Carroll University on an academic scholarship. She is married with two children and three grandchildren. Lucy enjoys spending time outdoors, watching soccer, reading, biking, boating, dancing, gardening, hiking, running, and traveling. She is involved with community organizations such as Akron Children's Hospital and Akron Zoo.

Rebecca Windsor is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads and coaches a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with clients to strengthen their financial futures. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, serving in various roles including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Rebecca held positions in the mortgage industry as a Loan Counselor and Loan Processor at SIRVA Mortgage, Inc. She also has experience in banking, having worked as a Co-Manager at Huntington National Bank and as a Banker at Charter One Bank.

Timothy Adkins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2022, following prior roles at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Financial Group. His background also includes positions in academia and private business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.