Caroline Aarons is a financial professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2018. Aarons is also involved with Balanced Financial Concepts, a financial services business operating as a DBA for insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies.

John Krieger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1984 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Krieger serves as an officer at The Country Club in Pepper Pike, where he presides over membership meetings and helps set board meeting agendas. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Hannah Chen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping individuals and families with financial planning strategies including education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. Hannah is committed to using her skills and knowledge to assist clients in creating, growing, and managing their financial lives efficiently and tailored to their life priorities and risk tolerance. Prior to her career in financial advising, Hannah worked for 12 years in medical research. This experience provided her with insight into the challenges faced by medical professionals in managing their finances. She leverages this background to help clients, particularly those in the medical field, achieve financial goals and peace of mind. Hannah holds several professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Hannah holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fudan University, a Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve University, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Yale University. She is fluent in English and Chinese. In addition to her professional work, Hannah is involved in community organizations including Bethel Cleveland and Bible Study Fellowship. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, and music.

Natalie Scheffler is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she is focused on fostering growth, building trust, and creating a positive culture for both associates and clients. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, Natalie held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. She also worked as a Personal Banker at KeyBank in 2021. Natalie holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial planning and client services within the investment industry.

Lisa Gruden is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Solon, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is employed in support positions at two non-investment-related companies based in Solon. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a varied client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jedd Bautista is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. In his current role, he provides thoughtful guidance and access to a broad range of resources to help clients make informed decisions and build confidence in their financial future. Jedd joined Fidelity Investments in 2024 and has held several positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2026. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Jedd has personal interests that include camping, cars, military service, motorcycles, and music.

Karen Flege is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Corey Kimble is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been building his career since 2011. In his role, Corey assists clients by developing comprehensive wealth management strategies that address individual needs. He focuses on engaging closely with clients to support their financial goals, including corporate executive services, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Corey holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He is also a qualified Portfolio Manager, managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may involve individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He earned an Associate's Degree from Lakeland Community College. Residing in Gates Mills, Ohio, Corey lives with his wife Gabrielle and their daughter. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in sporting events and concerts, and engaging in various personal interests such as baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, music, running, and traveling.

David Ashe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Yury Fridman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Solon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes eight years at Axa Advisors and continued service with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Nicholas Tibaldi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concurrent Advisors for four years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to support client decision-making.

Martin Schenkel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 56 years of industry experience and has worked with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2005. Schenkel serves as a board member for Schnurmann House, an independent living facility for senior citizens. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based financial planning and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Brian Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Andrew Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chagrin, OH, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Harry Newmark is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving Private Clients. He has been with Merrill since 2007 and brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. His work focuses on areas including Corporate Executive Services, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, and Women and Wealth. Harry holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has assisted institutional and individual clients across the United States in structuring risk management financial strategies. Harry emphasizes understanding investor concerns and setting appropriate financial goals. Based in Northeast Ohio, Harry and his wife Kimi have four grown children. They are active in their Temple, where Kimi serves as the Director of Youth. Harry also mentors the next generation through youth and summer camp programs. His personal interests include music, photography, reading, and spending time with his family.

Elizabeth Rowles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Kent State University and the Streetsboro City School District, and she was self-employed for seven years. Rowles also earns royalties from publishing books through Amazon KDP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a wide range of households and organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Denise Zalewski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jean Stefanov is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 63 credential and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 1995 and operates Tyler Stone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm she founded in 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with financial operations for her husband's TV production business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Robert Griffiths is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving comfortable and successful retirements. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011 and has progressively held roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Central Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Throughout his tenure, Robert has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and client relationship management, supporting individuals in navigating their financial decisions. His expertise centers on building tailored strategies for retirement planning. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys a variety of personal interests such as attending concerts, cooking and baking, family activities, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, playing golf, and traveling.

David Palumbo is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Cetera Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Fidelity. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.