Matthew Rains is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996 and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2005. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a centralized structure for custody and brokerage services.

Natasha Kalas is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and Robert W. Baird. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of two businesses, Carmden Acres LLC, which focuses on technology, and Natasha Krys LTD, associated with recreation activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools as part of its investment approach.

Scott Fischer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ goals, leveraging insights from Merrill and resources from Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Scott joined Merrill in 2005 after a career in private industry where he served as President and CEO of a regional distribution business. He combines his business management experience with wealth management expertise to offer clients a distinctive approach to portfolio risk management. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree from Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certificant. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys biking, golfing, and running. He resides in Solon with his wife.

Kathleen Futey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Sonkin Cellars, a wine-making business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Joshua Dautovic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning that incorporates broad investment perspectives and structured scenario modeling.

Jeremy Baynes is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Bevack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor and partner of Vacqua, LLC, a retail and online store business based in Highland Heights, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and asset management through a structured process supported by firm-approved tools.

Matthew Pallo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stow, Ohio. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has eight years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones following a 19-year career at Walgreens. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Mark Loft is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management, where he spent a combined 12 years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ryan Rampersaud is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at KeyBank and Bank of America. Charles Schwab 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Heather Kono is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent four years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Robert Teren is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building durable and repeatable wealth management strategies tailored to clients' objectives whether they seek to grow, protect, or generate income from their assets. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, emphasizing transparency, communication, and long-term relationships. Robert has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, he spent 15 years in commercial and residential finance. His expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He offers clients recommendations on asset allocations that reflect their income and growth expectations, along with discussions on investments, retirement, estate planning services, and tax minimization strategies. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and is a graduate of the London School of Economics. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Robert and his wife, Sofia, are involved in civic and charitable organizations and live with their two children. Robert is also a four-time finisher of The Boston Marathon and an avid triathlete.

Holly Traegner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for family members. Merrill, along 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.

Taylor Chmel is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, Taylor worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2026. Merrill, together 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Licate is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Michael Vary Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor in a residential rental property business in Cleveland, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

Robert Apple is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Robert A. Apple, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

David Downing is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Corporation for a combined total of 24 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a life insurance broker and agent, offering life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed and indexed annuities to clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Daryl Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Outside of his advisory role, Martin owns DKM Capital LLC, a business focused on purchasing, renovating, and reselling physical real estate. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Thomas Massey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years prior to joining Raymond James in 2026. Massey serves as a board member and advisory trustee for the Geauga County YMCA and participates on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, assisting candidates pursuing the Certified Portfolio Manager credential. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services, supported by an extensive affiliate network.