Rebecca Barbe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified needles trainer with Needles, Inc., a position she has held since 2018. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Adam Seltzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is also engaged as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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, with an emphasis on collaborative annual planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mira Bailey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Pepper Pike, Ohio, and has 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines, UBS Financial Services, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Charles Gavin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at various organizations, including Xavier University and Gino's Awards, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing rideshare services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Patricia Uhlir is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 63 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Shannon Holz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and participates on the investment committee of Beaumont School for Girls. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephen Smyntek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Willoughby, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1993. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team, with an emphasis on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Sean Dougherty is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University and completed his high school education at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools.

Aimee Caraballo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group and provides various financial planning options typically delivered on an episodic basis.

Danielle Beard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Integrity Investments and Planning, and Next Financial Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory roles, Beard was involved with Petpeople for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning 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 modeling techniques.

Daniel Di Blasi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Lincoln Financial. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Dan DiBlasi Photography, providing general photographic services including portraits and event photography. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Angela Thompson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various divisions of J.P. Morgan since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Mark Cooperrider is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009. He is based in Pepper Pike, OH, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in survey-related activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes collaboration between centralized teams and financial advisors, using proprietary research and third-party data within a structured investment framework.

Robert Zappitelli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Concord, Ohio. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Investment Services and advisory positions at Valcon Inc. and multiple family-related businesses, including e-commerce and real estate ventures. He serves on the boards of the Harvey Alumni Association, Harvey Endowment Fund, and Lake Erie College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including access to third-party managers and model portfolios, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Shaun Cooper is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Akron Public Schools since 2015 and has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Taxes Done Right, Neo, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Eric Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Willoughby, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc., SEIU District 1199, and Murtis Taylor. Outside of advising, he serves as a compliance officer for Sunny Day Childcare Center and works as a driver for First Line Transportation. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,698 advisors across 1,829 offices.

Nicholas Baase is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a variety of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Thomas Detoro serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at the Canfield, Ohio office of Merrill. He collaborates with families across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and other regions, focusing on a comprehensive, goals-based wealth management process that is tailored to clients' long-term objectives. Prior to his current role, he was the Associate Resident Director in the Hermitage, Pennsylvania location for five years before consolidating operations with the Canfield office. Tom holds a Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University and a Master's degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. He has earned professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also a member of the Youngstown State Penguin Club. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Tom serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Mercer County and Whole Life Services, Inc., both located in the Shenango Valley. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, he currently lives in Boardman with his wife, Katie.

Eileen Sindelarivan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Investment Development Committee at the North Canton Medical Foundation. UBS Financial Services Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Shari Wong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cleveland Heights, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following eight years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.