Caleb Francis is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2021. Prior to his current role, he has experience in education and retail sectors. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Brian Brown is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he offers and services fixed insurance products including annuities, disability insurance, HSAs, long-term care, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and provides access to multiple third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Jennifer Kunesh is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked primarily with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2008, with a two-year tenure at LPL Financial in between. Kunesh is also a commissioned notary. 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 plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance activities through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ryan Pavicic is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a tax preparation business focused on personal and small business returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Holly Rounds is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000, including her current role with Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee advisory, brokerage, and custody services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary client guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Lisa Inestroza is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Momentum Wealth Partners, and previously with Howard Hanna. Outside of finance, she is licensed as a real estate agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and has unique affiliations in municipal advisory and employer retirement plan consulting.

William Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he held roles at First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P. from 2020 to 2023, and has a varied background including experience at DoorDash and Michigan State University. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Darren Morgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Investment Advisors International, Inc. He has operated darrenMORGAN Asset Management since 2007 and owns The Backyard Stage, a separate business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Alex Morgan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2021, Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2017, all within Fidelity Investments. Through these roles, Alex has developed experience in financial planning and investment portfolio creation, focusing on simplifying complex financial concepts for clients. Alex's approach centers on understanding clients' goals and preferences to create personalized financial plans that aim to support their comfort and objectives. By analyzing clients' situations collaboratively, Alex helps establish actionable plans towards financial goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Alex engages in musical instrumentation, outdoor adventures, parenting, reading, snowboarding, and yoga.

Benedetto Scaglione is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2024 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2026. Outside of finance, he has worked in automotive specialties since 2000. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for 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 over 3,600 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Robert Mastrangelo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. He also serves the City of Highland Heights and participates as a poll worker in local elections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Kenneth Hight is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked in the education sector, including positions at Columbus City Schools and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions.

James Carpas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He focuses on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. James collaborates closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his advisory role, James is actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Brian Kljun is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Strongsville, OH, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Raven Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Key worked at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company and has held various roles across education, construction, and mortgage industries. Outside of finance, Key is involved in dog breeding as the sole proprietor of Fraser Bernese Mountain Dogs and serves as Vice President of the North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Brian Miller is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is connected to Invman, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Erin Barr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, she worked for six years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary for Apex Detail & Tint, a business owned by her husband, where she manages the company's bookkeeping. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and also specializes in municipal and public finance through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Jerime Mordew is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Citizens Investments Services and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties and acts as an independent agent for fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a large network of representatives and third-party asset managers.

Jonathan Bundy is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Monarch Investment and Management Group from 2012 to 2025. Bundy holds a Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across various financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Emilie Wilson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brunswick, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience, including seven years at Cbiza prior role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.