Esmeralda Manuka is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PNC and Key Investment Services, LLC, and she has spent multiple periods working at Merrill. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cynthia Bassett is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 62 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she produces educational travel DVDs through her company, Cynthia Bassett Productions Inc., and serves on investment committees for the CCWA Foundation and the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she is also a trustee and involved in teaching music students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services alongside fee-based financial planning.

David Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. for nearly two decades before joining Merrill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roger Baranovic is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with the firm since 2017. His prior experience includes a role at J.P. Morgan Securities. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner guidance and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice across diversified and thematic portfolios.

Jae Jeong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with CFP® and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Schwab, he worked at Rocket Mortgage and held various roles at The Ohio State University and other organizations. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Nicole Remesik is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Liberty Home Mortgage, Howard Hanna Realty, and Porsche of Beachwood. In addition to her advisory role, she is also employed as a paraplanner and client service associate at Carver Financial Services, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals while maintaining specialized programs for municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Mary Jo Boswell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning relationships that cover various financial topics without including implementation. The firm uses holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Stacey Bertrand is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 1991. Her credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Logan Adler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with OSAIC and its affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to this, he had roles at Stratos Wealth Partners and Miami University. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Richard Vitello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Willoughby, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory duties, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while maintaining oversight of model selection and implementation.

Charles Schulz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2004 and was associated with Carver Financial Services Inc from 2017 to 2024. Schulz is also involved as a limited partner in Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Aleksandra Delic Milanovic is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 25 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered 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 financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Emily Evans is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients with long-term financial planning. Prior to her current role, Emily worked at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Consultant from 2014 to 2020 and as an Investment Representative from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a Financial Consultant at Citizens Republic Bancorp from 2008 to 2013. Emily's professional experience centers on financial consulting and investment representation, with a commitment to helping clients achieve financial well-being. Outside of her career, she enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, watching movies, outdoor adventures, caring for pets, and running.

Tamika Thomas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Capital Advisors and Carver Financial Services. Thomas also works as a paraplanner for Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.

Mason Schmitt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial and the City of Aurora. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas O'neil Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2025. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide investment analysis and allocation guidance.

Alan Leitson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, KeyBanc Capital Markets, and Robert Baird & Co. Outside of advisory work, he has served as a precinct election official and is involved in a local business networking organization, BNI International. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research technologies.

Franklin Alltop is a financial advisor at Cetera holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles in a variety of service and retail industries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party strategies.

Thaddeus Hogue is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015 and holds a Series 63 designation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Sonderman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Sonderman serves as a board member and treasurer for Orange Patrionaires, a nonprofit focused on education and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.