Lauren Erb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Rebecca Barbe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified needles trainer with Needles, Inc., a position she has held since 2018. 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 employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Adam Seltzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is also engaged as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative annual planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mira Bailey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and was previously employed by Financial Engines from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Charles Gavin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at various organizations, including Xavier University and Gino's Awards, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing rideshare services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Patricia Uhlir is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 63 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Shannon Holz is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with various divisions of Fidelity since 2007. Outside of her advisory duties, Holz serves on the investment committee for Beaumont School for Girls in Cleveland, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Woodman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Woodman is also the owner of Limoncello Investments LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations and delivers advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephen Smyntek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Willoughby, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1993. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team, with an emphasis on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Aimee Caraballo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group and provides various financial planning options typically delivered on an episodic basis.

Daniel Carter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2012 and owns Carter Private Wealth LLC, a private practice based in Beachwood, Ohio. Additionally, he serves as a financial advisor for Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions in Sarasota, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Bradley Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework applied in investment recommendations.

Danielle Beard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Integrity Investments and Planning. Outside of her advisory work, she was involved with Petpeople from 2018 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and structured planning processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial plans and arrangements with employer-sponsored programs.

Scott Myers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he spent 18 years at Fifth Third Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Daniel Di Blasi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Lincoln Financial. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Dan DiBlasi Photography, providing general photographic services including portraits and event photography. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Matthew Dohar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Solon, OH, holding 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Angela Thompson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various divisions of J.P. Morgan since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Rea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Solon, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities, Inc. Rea is a partner at Regal Financial, LLC, involved in life, health, and fixed annuities insurance sales. He also serves as a board member on the finance committee of WomenSafe, a domestic violence shelter. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and uses technologies such as machine learning in its investment approach.

Mark Cooperrider is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009. He is based in Pepper Pike, OH, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in survey-related activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes collaboration between centralized teams and financial advisors, using proprietary research and third-party data within a structured investment framework.

Scott Simmerer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 45 years of industry experience, including roles at Oleinik Financial and Concurrent Advisors. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 1999. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers specialized programs for small businesses and combines customized investment solutions with risk-based reviews and institutional fiduciary resources.