Brian Valore is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2009, including service at Charles Schwab Bank since 2025. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Phyllis Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hudson, OH, holding nine years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Richards is the publisher and owner of Vision and View Media, LLC, a newspaper serving African American and Hispanic communities. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Mark Pentella is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Satir is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Josh Kaluzne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for Wayne Homes from 2016 to 2019. He is also a co-owner of J & C Management Holdings LLC, where he manages mortgage payments and property repairs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated services including trust, mutual funds, and securities-based lending.

Carmen Monaco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, Monaco worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of the firm, Monaco has significant ownership interests in investment-related businesses, including a 50% stake in Blue Ocean Investment Group, LLC, and a 90% stake in Monaco GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Evan Mccauley is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member and finance committee participant for the Great Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Theodore Sadar is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and transitioned to Cetera in 2024. He also owns Sadar Financial, a consulting business focused on business development and cash flow coordination. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Joseph Magee is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2024 and previously spent time at PFS Investments Inc and SRI. Magee has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates on a large scale and delivers advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jeffrey Clifford is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Firstmerit Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a collegiate baseball umpire with the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Alliance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

David Courtad is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his wealth management career in January 1986, gaining extensive experience through significant market events such as the 1987 market sell-off, the dot-com bubble from 1995 to 2000, and the Great Recession of 2008. These experiences have influenced his risk-aware approach to financial counseling. In 2016, David founded The Courtad Group Wealth Management team, which includes his children. The team focuses on advising families on multi-generational wealth, utilizing a consultative approach to provide personalized strategies. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, and tax minimization among others. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in his community through volunteering with organizations such as the Akron Food Bank, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Summit County Ohio State Alumni Club. David and his wife Kathy participate in various community projects and are members of the Summit County Ohio State Alumni Club.

Timothy Porter Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2015 and is also employed by Wentz Financial Group as an associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

William Koch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Koch is a co-owner of Oazvath Investments LLC and serves as an employee and coach for the University of Akron Ice Hockey Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both 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 provides a range of investment and planning services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning program.

Maison Ross is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wentz Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Ross’s background includes roles in investment strategy and financial advising. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brian Fitting is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His professional background includes roles at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and running his own firm, Fitting Tax & Financial LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services alongside financial advising. He is also a CPA and enrolled agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients through independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lee Framer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 16 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kris Brenneman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of the Brenneman Group, a support company based in Uniontown, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Mason Linderbaum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab since 2003. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Christian Lashbrook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Cengage Group, Apex Systems, and Bearing Distributors Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Kemsuzian is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through positions with OneDigital and David Berkley Insurance Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.