Richard Croasdaile III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Peter Glovna III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance activities, including offering premium financing and servicing fixed insurance products such as annuities and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

David Doll is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2017. Doll serves on the board of the Woodruff Foundation, a charitable organization in Cleveland, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

Mark Knight is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Markell is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent nine years at Lighthouse Advisers, LLC, where he served as Vice President and Financial Adviser. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Toni Fry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has held various roles, including at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and owns a cleaning services business. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Christa Repas is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2019, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wernick Wealth Management Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and owns a consulting and coaching business. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Kim Hellerman Hersman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 30 years of industry experience, including roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, HB Wealth Advisors LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities. She is also the owner of Harbor Financial Advisors, LLC, a private entity engaged in securities, advisory, and insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager investment platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary program options across multiple custodial relationships.

Laurence Santagata is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at various firms, including Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of Santagata Fini LLC, which provides accounting and income tax preparation services, and serves as the treasurer for the Rivers Edge Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an 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, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Steve Wasinski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans by understanding their goals and preferences, utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to implement prudent long-term investment strategies. Steve's professional experience at Fidelity includes positions as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, an Investment Consultant in 2025, and currently as a Financial Consultant. Through these roles, he has focused on making the retirement planning process simple and organized for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Steve enjoys biking, attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and running.

Howard Kleckley Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Euclid, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and previously worked at Dillard's from 2017 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a notary and has part-time experience as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and DoorDash. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Jared Brill is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Huntington National Bank, AAA East Central, and PNC Investments. Outside of his financial career, he has served as a baseball umpire for over 15 years. 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.

Eric Kaleal is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lighthouse Advisers, LLC and LPL Financial, among other firms. Kaleal serves as president of Mission4Maureen, a nonprofit providing financial aid to families affected by brain cancer and brain tumor treatment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Leonard Peffer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities LLC, Citizens Securities, Inc., Edward Jones, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending eligible strategies.

Ethan Silverman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lyndhurst, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Huntington Investment Company and several other financial firms. Outside of finance, he has worked in plantscaping. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a collaborative approach involving written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Thomas Dattilo is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Darren Ewaska is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/Private Ledger Corp., since 2004 after previously working at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. Ewaska is also involved in the restaurant business as a co-owner of Aces Grille in North Ridgeville, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions through a broad advisory platform. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional services, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

David Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1974 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board for New Directions for Living and as Co-President of the Board for Western Reserve Community Development Corporation, both nonprofit organizations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations by combining internal and third-party portfolio management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Jonathan Schneider is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Concord, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent multiple years with The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team providing written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

David Mercado is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of the KMME Group located in Pepper Pike and Westlake, Ohio. He has been with Merrill/Bank of America since 2010 and joined the KMM Group as a Financial Advisor in 2017. David serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on a personalized, goals-based approach to financial planning and investment management. With over two decades of experience, David provides comprehensive strategies encompassing retirement planning, estate considerations, risk management, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Associate Market Executive for Merrill's Northeast Ohio Market—where he led the Financial Advisor Development Program—and Wealth Management Banking Regional Manager covering multiple states. His earlier career includes roles in middle market commercial real estate lending, retail banking, and insurance. David holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and maintains a Personal Investment Advisor designation. He has been involved with Trinity Lakewood Community Outreach and focuses his community efforts on addressing food insecurity and low-cost housing. Residing in Avon, Ohio, David lives with his wife Samantha; they have four children, one grandson, and two dogs.