Peter Kaplan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He is president of PK Financial Group Inc., a wealth management and retirement plan management business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and uses various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Brant Giere is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2012, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and previously spent 15 years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with bookkeeping and maintenance on his family farming operation and manages administrative tasks for a car racing-related business, Goat Powered LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Alissa Hitchcock is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones in Stow, OH. She previously worked at Sequoia Financial Group, LLC for four years and has a background that includes roles at Ohio University, Hastings Waterworks, and Hudson School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kay Auwerter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd for 14 years and Equitable Advisors for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Ryan Brennan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Barbara Thacker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as trustee of her father's irrevocable trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis.

Spencer Chippi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials. He joined UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience in various industries including food service and manufacturing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and banking solutions.

Paul Sheeks III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Sheeks serves on the finance committee of Grace House Akron, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Meredith Marchand is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Prudential Equity Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with advisors utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology tools to support client account management.

Michael Krupa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northfield Center, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including six years at The Huntington Investment Company and several years with Key Investment Services and KeyBank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and proprietary tools to deliver tailored recommendations for clients approaching or in retirement.

Isabella Marshall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at DRB Systems and Lowe's and has a background that includes roles in education and a small business in homemade ice cream. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Vasana Lipke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been a part of the team since September 2014. Prior to joining Merrill, she gained experience in the banking industry. Vasana holds FINRA Series 7, SIE, and 66 registrations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She collaborates with a team dedicated to providing personalized wealth management services tailored to the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Vasana emphasizes building deep rapport with clients to understand what matters most to them and to create customized wealth management approaches that adapt to changing life circumstances and market conditions. Outside of her professional role, Vasana is involved with the National Kidney Foundation. She enjoys activities such as antiquing, biking, camping, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Katrina Russo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, and PNC Investments. Russo is based in Ravenna, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Henry Paul is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a majority stockholder in LEP LLC, a commercial real estate management company, and his wife is a minority stockholder in the firm; he also owns Hep of Gville, LLC, which builds and sells residential spec homes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining a tiered wrap fee structure and oversight of its investment models.

Michael Lahiff is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Streetsboro, OH, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ronald Dunk is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a hobby farm where he raises and sells lambs and chicken eggs. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios using firm-provided tools and access to third-party money managers.

Matthew Lewis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christiana Blakeslee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Independence Wealth Advisors and has also been involved with the Maverick Warriors Volleyball Club. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent contractor for Door Dash and Rover. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party sponsored programs and discretionary management through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Justin Plunkett is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Cedar Ridge Cross Country Booster Club, assisting with fundraising and operational management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Kelly Pariso is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Akron, OH since 2005. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates for over 18 years. Outside of her advisory role, Pariso is president of the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Club, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, delivering written recommendations and ongoing advice that incorporate asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.