Gillian Boone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President and Treasurer at Western Reserve Resources Corporation, where she acts as Branch Office Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals and supports advisory programs through a broad network of affiliated firms.

Gregory Chaplin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. Prior to his advisory role, he has been involved in healthcare as the owner of a physical therapy practice, though he did not provide patient treatments. He also works as president of an LLC established for commercial property investment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Julie Seeley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and is currently affiliated with Primevision Financial Group and PFS Investment Inc. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with In His Service Equipment LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Katrina Perez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash and provides customer service for Instacart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Biltz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Republic Finance and Youngstown State University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Kristen Skotko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an executor or co-executor of an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Jolie Houghtaling is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. at various intervals since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process uses both quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Benjamin Bury is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody, trading, and operational infrastructure.

Mackenzie Marshall Flynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hudson, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Flynn has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Wilk is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, having worked at these firms since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and includes a regulatory structure with broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Maria Schneider is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Tiaa and TIAA-CREF from 2011 to 2018. 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, supported by centralized custody and operational structures.

Allison Cassell is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at R. W. Baird since 2019, following previous roles at JJB Hilliard WL Loyns, LLC and Raymond James. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and tax-management strategies.

Raquel Russell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Retirement Plan Services since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment selection process.

Sarah Courtad is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Courtad Group, a team specializing in Goals Based Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with high net worth families to develop customized wealth management strategies addressing college education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, tax minimization, and other areas central to clients' financial goals. Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and carries professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach focuses on creating tailored financial plans that align with clients' lifetime goals, emphasizing long-term planning and personalized portfolio management. Active in her community, Sarah participates in organizations such as the Junior League of Cleveland, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, and Blessings in a Backpack. Outside of work, she enjoys soccer, attending Ohio State football games, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Jack Cooper is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Baird in 2025 and has prior experience at Abbott Labs. His background includes various roles in education and logistics. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

John Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and in-house research, supported by centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Thomas Jewett is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Jewett serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Treasure Cay Community Foundation, a nonprofit managing $1.4 million in assets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services, supported by a comprehensive range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the United States Postal Service. He is the owner of JOS Juice LLC, a business that is currently inactive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Batu is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and UBS Financial Services. Batu also owns Kirkland Wealth Advisors, LLC, a practice based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria, using proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Karen Wagner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and also holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.