Denise Ward is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for a fiduciary entity based in Burton, Ohio. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ryan O'Malley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients in developing financial plans that address both their immediate needs and long-term goals. He has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining experience across different facets of financial advising and client relationship management. Ryan's professional background reflects a steady progression within the financial services sector, emphasizing client-focused financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he engages in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, golf, and traveling.

Clinton Samuel is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Wentz Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Membership Chair for The Circle, YP Group within The Cleveland Orchestra, where he focuses on membership growth and participation. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Jeffrey Polcar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and nine years at UBS Financial Services. Polcar serves as an investment committee member for The Church in Aurora, providing guidance on their investment allocations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Alishia Hussain is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. She is currently based in Cleveland, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Yasmeen Muhammad is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Charles Schwab Bank, and KeyBank. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Grace Mc Bride is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Orange Village, OH. Her prior work experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and various positions at Miami University, as well as work with Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within an integrated operational structure.

Tyner Haag is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2018 and has previous experience at the University of Dayton and Kyocera-SGS Precision Tools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations with proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Ian Lippert is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2009 and with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm’s integrated model combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment options.

Thomas Gross is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, Fifth Third Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Rogers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Canfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2015. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendation reports that incorporate tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options.

Sean Williams is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple platform arrangements with both proprietary and third-party model options.

Carrie Wells is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research support and innovative technologies.

Sean Hardy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Hardy serves as a trustee for the Ruth E. Hopkins Irrevocable Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Michael Zawatsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with multiple business ventures, including serving as COO of The Oasis Asset Management Group Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is a member and speaker for the Society for Financial Awareness, a nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy seminars. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.

Patricia Mcgreevy Evans is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2003 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a network of approximately 3,700 advisors.

Robert Witte is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for three years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models to support client financial goals.

Robert Lord III is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2020, he worked at Kennard Financial Services and was self-employed. Outside of finance, he serves as a volleyball official, officiating matches at various educational levels. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Aaron Kamat is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for ten years. Kamat is a Series 66 credential holder and is based in Pepper Pike, OH. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.