Richard Ward II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elyria, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and also works with the US Postal Service. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Donald Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, including roles at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joshua Dautovic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning that incorporates broad investment perspectives and structured scenario modeling.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various Schwab entities since 2012, including Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by an integrated structure that includes centralized custody and a formal alternative investment program.

Justin Hamlin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2016 and has been with HFS Wealth Advisors since 2014. Hamlin holds several volunteer and leadership roles, including Vice President at the Cleveland Ronald McDonald House and Treasurer of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, and participates in financial wellness education through Junior Achievement. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Richard Comstock is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and trustee of Bluecoats Inc of Summit County, an organization that supports injured or fallen first responders and safety forces through donations and fundraising. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Pallo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stow, Ohio. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has eight years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones following a 19-year career at Walgreens. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Shannon Biehl is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with 19 years of industry experience. Biehl has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and has also worked at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Andrae Hampton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions with PNC Funds Distributor LLC and PNC Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Dreams Academy, a mentorship program for young men, and serves as a wedding officiant. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including registered investment companies and model portfolios.

Antonio Belmonte is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2017, following previous roles at Fairport Asset Management and Fidelity. Belmonte is also associated with HFS Wealth Advisors in Richfield, OH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals using multiple portfolio management and advisory platforms.

James Anderson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, including eight years at Schwab Retirement Plan Services. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Ryan Greenhill is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has prior experience with The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local real estate investments through partnerships focusing on hospitality and short-term rental properties in Ohio and other states. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Myles Williams is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2019 to 2025 and has been involved with 7 Pillars of Life Home Care LLC since 2026. Outside of finance, he was affiliated with the Akron Rubberducks minor league baseball team from 2013 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adam Jones is a Series 66 designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Concept LTD and as a self-employed professional. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of about 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branches, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other advisory services.

Trevor Koenig is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Mutual Of America Securities Corporation and Auris Payroll Solutions, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Ronald Baldari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by technology and a broad network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Bryce Ramer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Ohio University for five years and Beaver Area School District for thirteen years. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Gromofsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996. He holds a Series 63 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, relying on multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and an integrated operational structure.

Christian Hammer Huber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and founder of Double H Services, LLC, a consulting business, and also participates in ridesharing activities as an Uber/Lyft driver. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and annual advice, utilizing investment research and analytical tools.

Courtney Wolf is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on helping clients understand how their financial planning affects their future and legacy, providing them with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions in everyday life. Prior to this, she worked as a Private Client Investment Associate at JP Morgan Chase from 2013 to 2021. Her professional experience encompasses client-focused financial planning and investment advisory services. Courtney's commitment lies in delivering value by enhancing clients' understanding of their financial situations and decision-making processes. Outside of her professional work, Courtney enjoys cooking and baking, participating in social events with friends, listening to music, scuba diving, and volunteering.