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.

Kimberly Haws Falasco is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Urban League, focusing on investment and finance committees. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Natalie Mowry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in a range of client focus areas including Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Legacy Planning, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. Natalie's approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Natalie began her career as an Advisor and Manager of Financial Services at a Fortune 500 financial firm before joining Merrill in 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo Honors Program with a concentration in Financial Services. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is also recognized as a Better Money Habits Champion in her community. Natalie lives in Aurora with her husband Steve and their two daughters. Her personal interests include golfing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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.

Gregory Box is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in two real estate rental businesses, overseeing property management and financial record keeping. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

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.

Ronald Barylak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016, including Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Lou Ray Associates and Corrigan Krause. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep solutions.

Bethany Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC based in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Adams/Adams, Gut, & Associates. She is the owner and registered agent of MindBodySoul&Money, LTD, a holding company with investments in local laundry businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 when recommending investment strategies.

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.

Tyler Westren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles in a variety of industries such as retail and manufacturing. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Matthew Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Sage Solutions and taught at Walsh University from 2022 to 2026. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles in education and other industries. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Robin Gray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Since 2022, he has served as a board member on the Medina Township Board of Zoning Appeals. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, operating with a large scale and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lauren Little is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously worked at Bar Louie and Fort Hays State University. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a family-operated party tent rental company. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, delivering guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative investment platform.

Charles Freeman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Charles provides personalized financial strategies, managing discretionary portfolios that may include individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Charles earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from The University of Akron. His client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, and Personal Retirement Planning. Outside of his professional role, Charles is actively involved in his community. He has volunteered with organizations such as the Medina School Board of Education, Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club, Akron Junior Achievement, and Goodwill Industries of Akron. Currently, he volunteers with Akron Children's Hospital. His personal interests include boating, reading, running (including marathons), and spending time with his family.

Matthew Zamorek is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Retirement, among other companies. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in diverse sectors including logistics and retail. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual and institutional clients.

Thomas Clifford is a financial advisor at Osaic with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and Clifford Financial Group, where he is currently president and involved in marketing life and health insurance as well as fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios comprising stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

William Quayle Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and Primerica Financial Services since 1980. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Amanda Primozic is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2013, including a period at Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the nonprofit organization I'm In Ministry, where she volunteers with inventory and organization of donated materials. Charles Schwab 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 client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he has experience in the food and beverage sector, including a position at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits. He has also worked at The Ohio State University and its student union. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Janeanne Gregg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, and has seven years of experience with the firm. Before joining Robert Baird, she worked at Ken Stewarts Lodge and Flemings Prime Steakhouse and was involved with Spring Garden Waldorf School. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax management and direct indexing, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.