Aaron Hayn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including at United Parcel Service and operated a lawn care business. He serves on the Board of Directors for Next Life - Arko Jiwan. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Danny Ehmer Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primevision Financial Group since 2018 and has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and 2002, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the International Referral Network, a non-investment-related organization based in Akron, Ohio. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, operating primarily through a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Melissa Hamilton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Huntington Investment Company and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tim Papp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of Senior Vice President. He works closely with clients to create personalized financial strategies that consider their comprehensive financial picture and help them pursue their long-term goals. Tim's areas of focus include legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He holds the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from The University of Akron. Tim is also involved in community activities, including volunteering with organizations such as Akron Children's Hospital through the Hope Ambassador program, serving as Board President of the Magical Theatre Company, participating at St Francis de Sales Church, contributing as a Charles Deering Legacy Advisor Leader at Summa Health, and being a member of the YMCA Heritage Club.

Anastasios Kountis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Key Investment Services, PNC Bank, and Patrick Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates in its process.

Marc Servodio is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently serving at Cetera since 2024. His prior work includes roles at Vita Advisors, LLC, Prosperity Advisors, LLC, Springside Partners LLC, and Cetera Advisors LLC. He is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving on the operating committee of a youth mentorship program and the board of directors for Goodwill Industries, as well as participating on the advisory board of the University of Akron's Department of Economics. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisory firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services for individuals, employers, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program structures including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Justin Ellis is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant Partner at Charles Schwab from 2024 to 2025. His career in financial services began with various roles including 401(k) Participant Services Specialist at Charles Schwab, Advisor Intern at Lifetime Financial Growth, Financial Intern at Symphony Financial Services, and Investment Operations Intern at Valmark Financial Group. Justin focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and overall financial picture, aiming to develop clear financial plans. He emphasizes thoughtful planning conversations and education to help clients comprehend their options, make informed decisions, and build confidence in the strategies they develop together. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests that include cars, golf, military service, scuba diving, snowboarding, and soccer.

Andrew Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Uniontown, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Wright serves as a board member for the Rayl Charitable Organization, a nonprofit. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Lea Herman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an audiobook narrator and runs a blog focused on work/life balance, travel, health, time management, and related personal topics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Zachary Bush is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, TD Ameritrade, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

John Aigler Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he sells non-variable life, long-term care, group, and individual health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

William Haak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also maintains affiliations with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dating back to 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analysis tools.

Sumana Sarkar is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2016. The DDK Group, where Sumana works, is part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with a focus on research and technological tools in its advisory approach.