Connor Bechtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Orange, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Miami University and the Great Parks of Hamilton County. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Antal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Peter Kaplan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Kaplan is president of PK Financial Group Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations including wealth management and retirement plan services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with options for discretionary management, third-party managers, and proprietary investment models.

Brian Zeid is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Beachwood, Ohio. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he holds partial ownership in several healthcare-related businesses focused on hormone replacement therapy and a pharmacy specializing in hormone therapy prescriptions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and clients with unique needs, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Alissa Hitchcock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Stow, OH, holding CFP®, Series 66, and Series 65 designations with three years of industry experience. 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 more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and access to separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Randy Schneider is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, Creekside Financial Advisors, and Ash Brokerage. Schneider is also associated with MRJL Financial, where he engages in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment options and utilizes various models and technologies to support its network of more than 22,800 advisors.

James Schmitt is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cleveland, OH. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Duricky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Julie Stein is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She previously spent 16 years at Huntington Investment Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

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.

Robert Skrbis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kirtland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a homeowners association and acts as a treasurer for a local political campaign. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance 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.

Jeffrey Elman is a Series 63 registered advisor with Stifel, based in Pepper Pike, OH, and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, Bank of America, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Todd Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2015. He partners with clients to develop strong financial plans that provide flexibility throughout their lifetimes. Prior to his current role, Todd held positions as a Financial Advisor at Sky Light Financial from 2013 to 2015, Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2013, and Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2009. Todd's professional experience spans over a decade in financial advisory roles. Outside of his professional work, Todd is engaged in family activities.

Michael Krupa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Key Investment Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through detailed Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach uses internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to support asset allocation and withdrawal strategies within a framework influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Douglas Lennon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Prudential Financial. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work through a network of Financial Advisors who utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Brian Gehlbach is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent two years with The Friendship Foundation. Merrill 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Garrit Wamelink is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor, Paine Webber Inc., since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a private family holding company involved in collectibles and investment-related activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor strategies to client goals.

Gautam Pai is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved as a founding board member and finance committee member of The Joishy-Pai Sezary Syndrome Society, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.