Raffaella Owens is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2011 and currently operates under Primevision Financial Group, conducting sales of investment-related products and referring home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while offering a tiered wrap fee structure.

Timothy May is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at LRC Realty and Mr. T's Jewelry. He also engages in sales of investment-related products and provides referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Janet Keener is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Samantha Ridenour is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017, following a prior role at Kent Apartments/College Towers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Logan Cingel is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Ohio University, Hudson Country Club, Sunrun Inc., Antonio's Pizzeria, and Solon City Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers diverse investment implementation options across multiple platforms and employs both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nathan Hershman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Uniontown, OH, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He serves as a Hope Ambassador for Akron Children's Hospital. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vincent Rosnack is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Frederick Prillaman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tallmadge, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Interstate Insurance Company, U.S. Bank, Valmark Financial Group, Verizon, 24 Hour Fitness, and service in the U.S. Navy. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a professor teaching business courses at Ohio Business College. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm integrates its investment management with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes manager-selection capabilities and tax-focused strategies.

Michael Sheppard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Ganley Honda from 2010 to 2018. Sheppard has served as a past president and volunteer board member for the Broadview Heights Lion’s Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Budzik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Strongsville, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and 2006, respectively, and a 27-year tenure with North Royalton City Schools. In addition to advisory services, he has involvement in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a large network of advisors and offices.

Terry Hitchcock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds a Series 63 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Shannon Waggoner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Shannon spent 12 years with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Shannon also works as an associate at Brenneman Group, a support company based in Uniontown, OH. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Thomas Kefalos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Patton Teagle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Denise Marko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she spent 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various advisory roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Kimberley Parsons is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Financial America Securities and Primerica Financial Services. Parsons also works as a substitute teacher at the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and PNC Bank. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a sales associate for Indochino, a men’s tailored clothing retailer. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ashley Watson is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she partners with individuals and their families to understand their goals and creates customized financial plans centered on their priorities. Prior to this, she held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant (2024-2025), Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Planning Consultant (2021-2023), Relationship Manager (2020-2021), and Financial Representative (2018-2020). Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, Ashley has developed expertise in wealth planning, financial consulting, investment consulting, and client relationship management. She is dedicated to helping families work toward financial security to provide peace of mind and flexibility. Outside of work, Ashley is married with two young children. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, golfing, and traveling.