Mark Fryer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

John Randall is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with Merrill clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives and choose platforms that suit their needs. John holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a High School Diploma/GED from Chagrin Falls. His personal philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Carter Camper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he played professional hockey with multiple teams including IK Oskarshamn, Tappara, and the New Jersey Devils organization. Outside of his advisory role, Camper is involved as an employee in 3ICE, a 3-on-3 hockey league based in Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by various analytical tools.

Erin Machado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner at KEN, LLC, a private investment entity. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Lucero Forrest is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2017, Lucero worked at Fidelity Investments and Sedgwick Claims Management. Outside of advising, Lucero is involved in managing a rental property through an LLC. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s investment approach includes multi-asset model portfolios, non-discretionary and discretionary management options, and access to alternative investments through a centralized and integrated platform.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2009. 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 and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Preston Milstead is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports high net-worth clients by understanding their family wealth systems and assisting them in making decisions that promote family-wide financial harmony. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming his current position in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Preston worked in Retirement Participant Services at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2021. His experience spans client relationship management and retirement services, with a focus on financial planning for affluent families. Outside of his professional work, Preston has interests in board games, cooking and baking, gardening, playing musical instruments, and reading.

Corey Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Genevieve Adelman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a photography business specializing in senior portraits, community theater productions, and acting headshots. 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 options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gillian Boone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 2019 and previously worked as a homemaker for 15 years. Boone also serves as an officer and branch office manager at Western Reserve Resources Corporation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and operates a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Jeffrey Womack is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kent, Ohio. He has eight years of industry experience, including seven years with Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its advisory services with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Julie Seeley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and is currently affiliated with Primevision Financial Group and PFS Investment Inc. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with In His Service Equipment LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Katrina Perez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash and provides customer service for Instacart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Biltz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Republic Finance and Youngstown State University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Kristen Skotko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an executor or co-executor of an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Jolie Houghtaling is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Akron, OH. She has multiple years of experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, including her current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Benjamin Bury is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody, trading, and operational infrastructure.

Mackenzie Marshall Flynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hudson, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Flynn has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Maria Schneider is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Tiaa and TIAA-CREF from 2011 to 2018. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational structures.

Allison Cassell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, following roles at JJB Hilliard WL Loyns, LLC, Raymond James, and Hahn Loeser & Parks. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and complex investment strategies.