Robert Abramson is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. He holds ownership interests in several investment-related entities, including Sagemark Financial, LLC and Abramson GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements tailored to client needs and optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

George Williams is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2015. Prior to that, his work history includes positions at Eliza Bryant Housing and Robert Half. He is also involved in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, employing model-driven strategies primarily managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Kent Downing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as power of attorney for his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans through an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Andrew Garlock is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canton, Ohio, and has six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and was previously employed by TimkenSteel Corporation from 2013 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with a focus on fiduciary standards and tax-efficient services.

Brian Sutphin is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Symetra. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with tailored, non-discretionary retirement income planning recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Mark Ruby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner in two businesses, Five Ruby's LLC and Momentum Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Michael Knop is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advising, he serves as a fitness instructor for the YMCA and operates a small hobby farm where he grows and sells hay. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Nathan Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of Marathon Financial Services and serves on the board of Achieve Adoption as treasurer. Thomas is also a co-author of a book and is involved with the Kent State Community Board as a volunteer and board member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

Lee Krabill is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Dennis Liddle Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2002 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Liddle serves as a committee member on the Barberton Community Foundation’s Finance, Investment, and Economic Development committees. He is also the owner and president of DGL Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large network of advisors.

Erin Sardich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and board member for the St. Christine All Sports Boosters, a nonprofit supporting athletic development for students in grades K-8. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Norman Mays is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 utilizes third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Chelsie Gibson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2013 to 2023 before joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Bull Run Ventures LLC, an entity created to develop office space for her Raymond James practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting and supports a wide advisor network with specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Andrew Falce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with Zoyhofski Financial Services and served at the National Inventors Hall of Fame. His background also includes roles in education and the food service industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Casey Beswick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team to deliver tailored retirement advice.

Connor Jarvis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial in North Canton, OH. He has previously worked at Merrill and served in advisory roles at firms including JFS LLC dba Wright, LaHaie, Jarvis Wealth Advisors and Darrell W. Wright CFP, Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a finance and engagement committee member for Stark County Young Life. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports municipal and public finance advising through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Gary Fee is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with several investment management firms, focusing on creating customized portfolios tailored to each client's specific needs. Gary delivers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding clients' life priorities and financial aspirations. Gary holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and was a four-year varsity letter winner on the wrestling team. He is affiliated with the professional organization Wrestlers in Business. Gary leverages the resources and advisory services of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to assist clients with complex financial decisions. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and participating in various outdoor activities and sports.

Jerome Rieke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Yago Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property business in Pittsburgh. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Long is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Strategic Advisers, Inc. He is also associated as an employee with Momentum Wealth Partners. 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 institutional investors. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.