Raquel Pacheco is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Her previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Butler, Wick & Co. She is chair of the Investment Committee for the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and supporting over 14,000 financial advisors.

Charles Conrad is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also president of CM Conrad LLC, a firm involved in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Kimberly Spisak is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. She also serves as the treasurer for Toastmasters International in Westlake, OH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Felicia Massey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and providing a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Aubrey Strippy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Strippy worked at SII Investments, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Additionally, Strippy serves as an Ohio Public Notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ross Croucher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2018. In addition to his role at Cambridge, he founded Maverick Financial Strategies and owns Croucher Financial, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary models and access to third-party strategists.

Jordan Krawec is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, municipal advisory services, and institutional consulting.

Matthew Loeffler is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2019 and previously held roles at Blue Tree Wealth Advisors LLC and US Bank. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Jason Leppla is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Leppla owns and operates AMERICAN TAX SERVICE, providing tax preparation and wealth management services, and serves as president of the T3 Sports Foundation board, focusing on fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ryan Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Valic Financial Advisors, TD Ameritrade, Ameriprise, Edward Jones, and Merrill. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-based, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and operating as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Mitchell Romeo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at RCM Equities, Harrington Asset Management, and OSAIC. He is also involved with Strata Financial Group, where he has operated since 2016, and works as an insurance agent in a related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with offerings including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

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 with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vantage Financial Group, Principal Financial Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and Banc One Securities Corporation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports a diverse client base through a wide network of advisors and advisory programs.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Senior Warden for the 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, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of portfolios, including fund-of-funds structures, and utilizes systematic methodologies alongside oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

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 in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Fifth Third Securities, and Merrill, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Rockon, LLC, a business unrelated to his investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.