Gregory Polyak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entity since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a one-bedroom condominium in Chagrin Falls. 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 strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dee Edwards III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards serves on the board of TEMEG Holdings, a medical supply wholesaler and retailer, and owns BPL Edwards Services, a holding company for his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income program uses research and modeling to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on tax efficiency and income sustainability for clients meeting specific asset criteria.

Chad Marks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank. Outside of advising, he mentors employees, originates loans, runs teller transactions, and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Wert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Beachwood, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly 17 years with Wells Fargo entities prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance council for the Diocese of Allentown and acts as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels through a large network of advisors.

Peter Glovna III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance activities, including offering premium financing and servicing fixed insurance products such as annuities and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

David Doll is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2017. Doll serves on the board of the Woodruff Foundation, a charitable organization in Cleveland, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

Anthony Fisher is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Middlefield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bankers Life & Casualty, Bankers Life Advisory Services, and entrepreneurial experience in contracting and painting. He also works as a 1099 insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company, writing various insurance products including Medicare Supplement and annuities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written financial plans without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Toni Fry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has held various roles, including at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and owns a cleaning services business. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Christa Repas is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2019, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wernick Wealth Management Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and owns a consulting and coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Laurence Santagata is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at various firms, including Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of Santagata Fini LLC, which provides accounting and income tax preparation services, and serves as the treasurer for the Rivers Edge Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Steve Wasinski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans by understanding their goals and preferences, utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to implement prudent long-term investment strategies. Steve's professional experience at Fidelity includes positions as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, an Investment Consultant in 2025, and currently as a Financial Consultant. Through these roles, he has focused on making the retirement planning process simple and organized for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Steve enjoys biking, attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and running.

Jennifer Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Dattilo is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

David Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1974 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board for New Directions for Living and as Co-President of the Board for Western Reserve Community Development Corporation, both nonprofit organizations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations by combining internal and third-party portfolio management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

David Mercado is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of the KMME Group located in Pepper Pike and Westlake, Ohio. He has been with Merrill/Bank of America since 2010 and joined the KMM Group as a Financial Advisor in 2017. David serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on a personalized, goals-based approach to financial planning and investment management. With over two decades of experience, David provides comprehensive strategies encompassing retirement planning, estate considerations, risk management, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Associate Market Executive for Merrill's Northeast Ohio Market—where he led the Financial Advisor Development Program—and Wealth Management Banking Regional Manager covering multiple states. His earlier career includes roles in middle market commercial real estate lending, retail banking, and insurance. David holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and maintains a Personal Investment Advisor designation. He has been involved with Trinity Lakewood Community Outreach and focuses his community efforts on addressing food insecurity and low-cost housing. Residing in Avon, Ohio, David lives with his wife Samantha; they have four children, one grandson, and two dogs.

Janet Padula is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cheryl Lidawer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to joining Fidelity. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Brandon Owen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Middlefield Banking Company, and Citizens Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor client investment strategies.

Matthew Puflea is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has worked with Solon Investment Services, Inc. since 2014 and is the owner of Solon Road Partners LLC, a real estate brokerage entity associated with his practice location. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Paul Guzi is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity, having been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Signature Consulting for US Bank and Northwestern Mutual. He works for Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.