Rachal Tate is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has additional experience at Bellefaire JCB. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sean Mc Coy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Broadview Heights, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company/Skylight Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in hospitality through his time at Pub Bricco and spent four years at the University of Akron. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Justin Maciak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Vantage Financial Group Inc. for ten years and has been involved with Out of the Woods Tree Service since 2017. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

David Toth is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Strongsville, Ohio. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2018, he worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and owns Comprehensive Financial Solutions, Inc., where he has provided financial planning services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed fixed insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Christopher Madrigal is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and teaching at Kent State University and Akron Public Schools. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s platform.

Catherine Jackson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC and FRC Financial since 2015. Outside of advisory services, she manages office and tax preparation duties at FRC Financial Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Kaleb Hupp is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rocky River, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2019, he worked at ZS Associates and spent time at Northwestern University. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an LLC that manages the real estate property used for his financial planning practice and is involved in a business entity supporting his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Corree Kaylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Outside of financial advising, Kaylor owns Aureum Tan, a beauty service specializing in spray tanning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining proprietary research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

James Orwig is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Orwig serves as Secretary on the board of Hudson Kiwanis, is a committee member of the Discipleship Board at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, and chairs the Sponsor Committee for The Taste of the Hall of Fame at the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Eric Shafran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously spent a decade at Flour Restaurant and nearly a decade at Datassist, LTD. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage and custody services. The firm provides multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and centralized operational support across a large client base.

Kaitlyn Kovac is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she is a dedicated advisor on a Wealth Management Team. She focuses on developing financial plans centered around her clients' priorities and their families' needs. Kaitlyn aims to create flexible plans that empower clients to pursue their goals with confidence and peace of mind. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2022 to the present. This progression reflects her growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Kaitlyn has interests in art, food, reading, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Martin maintains a legal practice focused on trust, estate planning, and income tax, and serves on the board of the nonprofit Cleveland Velodrome. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a broad range of portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Daniel Simon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012, including a role at Schwab Retirement Plan Services since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized operational infrastructure.

Margaret Feiler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Medina, OH, with four years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Luke Swaddling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SportRadar and Infinity Fitness, as well as earlier service with Equitable Advisors. He serves as a board member of the St. Edward Alumni Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL programs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Brett Robson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milan, Ohio, holding 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2014. Outside of advising, he owns Robson & Associates, LLC, which provides tax return preparation and bookkeeping services for small business owners. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts in a wrap-fee structure.

Ziggy McPeters is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with individuals, families, and professionals to help them make informed financial decisions. He focuses on creating personalized strategies by understanding what matters most to each client. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ziggy takes the time to get to know his clients and collaborates with them to develop plans that align with their goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Akron. Beyond his professional role, Ziggy is involved in the Magic City Kiwanis community organization. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and writing.

Zachary Lewis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon Lake, Ohio, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Sua Sponte Partners, LLC, which supports and manages his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven retirement income recommendations.

Thomas Shaw is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chuck Sramek is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Fidelity Wealth Planners to assist families in creating, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their unique needs and priorities. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to his current position, Chuck worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes roles as an Associate Financial Advisor at Bishop Financial Advisors from 2018 to 2021 and as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2018. Outside of his professional career, Chuck has interests in cars, concerts, cooking and baking, food, social events with friends, and music.