William Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P. from 2020 to 2023. His background also includes roles at DoorDash, Dell, and Michigan State University. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and government entities, with a notable presence in municipal and public finance.

Darren Morgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2007 to 2025. He is also the owner of The Backyard Stage, an unrelated business venture. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Alex Morgan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2021, Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2017, all within Fidelity Investments. Through these roles, Alex has developed experience in financial planning and investment portfolio creation, focusing on simplifying complex financial concepts for clients. Alex's approach centers on understanding clients' goals and preferences to create personalized financial plans that aim to support their comfort and objectives. By analyzing clients' situations collaboratively, Alex helps establish actionable plans towards financial goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Alex engages in musical instrumentation, outdoor adventures, parenting, reading, snowboarding, and yoga.

Robert Mastrangelo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. He also serves the City of Highland Heights and participates as a poll worker in local elections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Brian Cole is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Kenneth Hight is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education with Columbus City Schools and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, with a delivery model that relies on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

James Carpas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He focuses on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. James collaborates closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his advisory role, James is actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Craig Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Kljun is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Strongsville, OH, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Raven Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Key worked at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company and has held various roles across education, construction, and mortgage industries. Outside of finance, Key is involved in dog breeding as the sole proprietor of Fraser Bernese Mountain Dogs and serves as Vice President of the North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Brian Miller is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after 18 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Miller is based in Independence, OH. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Erin Barr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for six years before joining Momentum Wealth Partners and Raymond James in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary for Apex Detail & Tint, assisting with the business’s accounting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory solutions and a specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Jerime Mordew is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Investment Services and Citizens Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages rental properties. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through third-party programs and a hybrid referral and implementation model.

Jonathan Bundy is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Monarch Investment and Management Group from 2012 to 2025. Bundy holds a Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across various financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Emilie Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cbiz for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Letty Martinez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years. Martinez also serves as a registered client service manager for Momentum Wealth Partners LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and client-directed implementation supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Adam Hignite is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Financial Consultant; Investment Consultant; and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as an Investment Marketing Intern at ValMark Securities and as a Global Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Lynch. Adam specializes in holistic financial planning, partnering with clients and families to navigate complex life decisions. His professional approach emphasizes integrity, honesty, and respect, focusing on helping clients achieve their personal financial goals. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Michael Aquilino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a noted use of AI and systematic methodologies.

Sandra Gasser is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and officer of Rex Gasser Electric, Inc., a business she has been involved with since 1995. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and advisory services supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Patrick Phinney is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and previously at OptionsXpress, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of books about whitewater safety and a kayak/canoe instructor with the Honu Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed accounts. The firm combines brokerage, custody, and advisory services with multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.