Nathan Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of Marathon Financial Services and serves on the board of Achieve Adoption as treasurer. Thomas is also a co-author of a book and is involved with the Kent State Community Board as a volunteer and board member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

Lee Krabill is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Dennis Liddle Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2002 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Liddle serves as a committee member on the Barberton Community Foundation’s Finance, Investment, and Economic Development committees. He is also the owner and president of DGL Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large network of advisors.

Andrew Petros is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including PK Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Brightline LLC. He also has experience in finance-related roles at Ohio University and DHL Supply Chain. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across a range of investment products.

Norman Mays is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and 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 utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Chelsie Gibson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2013 to 2023 before joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Bull Run Ventures LLC, an entity created to develop office space for her Raymond James practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting and supports a wide advisor network with specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Kyle Langerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support clients’ planning needs.

Casey Beswick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team to deliver tailored retirement advice.

Gregory Pospichel is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cullen Financial Advisors and EisnerAmper LLP. He is also the owner of a CPA sole proprietorship providing tax preparation and planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors offering brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing multiple third-party platforms and investment products.

Brian Esten is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. for five years and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational resources.

Matthew Loveless is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sean Dobbins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gary Fee is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with several investment management firms, focusing on creating customized portfolios tailored to each client's specific needs. Gary delivers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding clients' life priorities and financial aspirations. Gary holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and was a four-year varsity letter winner on the wrestling team. He is affiliated with the professional organization Wrestlers in Business. Gary leverages the resources and advisory services of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to assist clients with complex financial decisions. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and participating in various outdoor activities and sports.

Heather Johancen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Roddy Loveless is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Wadsworth, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jerome Rieke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience, all 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 under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Naples is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety 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 research.

Matthew Long is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Strategic Advisers, Inc. He is also associated as an employee with Momentum Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Darby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2005 and is involved in the Cuyahoga Falls City School Finance Committee, where he consults on strategies to increase outside revenues for the local school board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals, and it maintains specialized municipal advisory capabilities and innovative employer advisory programs.

Anthony Nicodemo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Nicodemo is also involved in life insurance sales through affiliated financial services firms. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.