Conor Tilow is a Securities-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Pepper Pike, Ohio, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the West Side Catholic Center in Cleveland, volunteering to assist those in need. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm provides a range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Mark Potosky is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President with The Wadsworth Potosky Purcell Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He works closely with clients to develop customized wealth management strategies that align with their individual life goals and financial objectives. Mark's approach involves a disciplined process that utilizes the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America platforms to address the comprehensive needs of his clients' financial lives. Mark has been involved in the banking and financial services industry since 1989 and joined Merrill Lynch in April 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Insurance from Bowling Green State University. His professional credentials include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) certification, among others. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Mark is engaged in his local community through involvement with Kirtland Football and membership in the Holy Name Society. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys coaching sports and spending time with his wife and children. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, tennis, and watching movies.

Stephen Mrozek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Willoughby Hills, OH, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting business assisting small to mid-sized companies with administration, personnel, and operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Petros is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and has been associated with American General Securities Incorporated since 2003. Outside of his advisor role, he is a partner at PK Financial Group Inc., which provides individual wealth management and retirement plan management services. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, and offers integrated brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers.

Gene Fritzsche is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Capital Securities of America. Outside of finance, he owns and oversees two pet containment businesses in Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to various third-party money managers.

Charles Thomasson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He serves on the board of the Western Reserve Chapter of Mayflower Descendants and is involved in starting a charity focused on feeding zoo animals, farm rescue animals, and horses. Additionally, he is an amateur classical guitar player. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

James Mc Crone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at Carpenter & Associates and Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he is employed at Panini's Bar and Grill in Willoughby, OH. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and select alternative investments.

Kristopher Sayre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2015. 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.

Caroline Adams is a Senior Financial Advisor with Williams, Jones & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2021 after working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a large Montana-based public accounting firm, where she worked in both the Audit and Tax Departments supporting non-profit, government entities, individuals, and businesses. In her current role, she assists clients with a comprehensive range of financial needs. Her expertise includes tax-sensitive investment strategies, business planning, cash-flow analysis, higher-education savings, and wealth transfer. Caroline leverages her public accounting background to collaborate effectively with clients' external tax and legal advisors to ensure steady progress on shared financial initiatives. She focuses on supporting successive generations of client families in developing sound financial habits and pursuing long-term financial independence. Caroline holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance from Carroll College in Helena. She has earned the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is involved with the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation. Caroline and her husband, Cole, live in Boise with their golden retriever, Bo, and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, snow skiing, and tennis.

Michael Leonakis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years and briefly at OSAIC prior to joining Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Cleveland Executive Consulting, LLC, a business established for payroll and business expense services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to deliver customized advisory solutions, frequently leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs.

Jason Lukz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services for eight years, as well as at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities for three years. He is the owner and sole proprietor of Golden Financial Consulting, LLC, operating under the marketing name NIR. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she operates under the DBA Stratus Advisors, contracting with various outside long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jon Shane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1981, including 15 years with Bank of America, N.A. Shane serves as a trustee for family trusts, including an irrevocable insurance trust and a residence trust. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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, and institutions.

William Perkins IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following 14 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and other roles dating back to 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through a separate business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and managed account solutions across a broad range of investment products.

Susan Paolo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating a total of 11 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Gregory Crissman is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring wealth planning strategies for clients and their families. Gregory has over 20 years of experience at Fidelity Investments, having held several roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Private Access Relationship Manager; Investor Center Investments Representative; and Customer Service Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Representative at Vista Financial Group. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory enjoys baseball, family activities, gardening, golf, music, and traveling.

Craig Voorhees is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising at Equitable Advisors since 2011. He previously worked with AxA Advisors for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Voorhees is a partner and sales coach at CoverLink Insurance and serves as Treasurer for the Berkshire Recreation Association in Burton, Ohio. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Paul La Banc III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Nathan Bowman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held positions at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and local fire departments. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Steven Berman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Gathering Place, a nonprofit organization in Beachwood, OH, and is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.