Tara Jones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Intralot for eleven years. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Kaluza is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Skowronsky is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through FRC TAX, LLC and American Tax Service, reflecting his engagement in related financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Peter Novak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Novak serves as a board member of Air Technical Industries. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party managed models and proprietary services, to serve clients across various wealth levels.

Lauren D Itto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for five years at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and five years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Amherst, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, having previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Jeffery Walker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Vermillion, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning on a range of topics without managing client portfolios directly, focusing instead on planning and managed-account services delivered separately.

Andrew Mcdonnell is a financial professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Velocity Advisors, American United Life, and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Mcdonnell is involved as an outreach coordinator for the Lorain County GOP, serves as a Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy and Ohio National Guard recruiting efforts, and owns Akron City FC-Lorain, a local soccer club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program structures.

Cheryl Janik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sheffield Village, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, and Advantage Investment Management LLC, in addition to her tenure at LPL Financial since 2012. Janik serves as a board member of the North College Commons Condominium Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at Axa Advisors. He serves as the treasurer of the Rocky River Soccer Organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored solutions, emphasizing client-specific risk assessment and tailored investment models.

Steven Schmittle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oberlin, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tracy Troxel is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held positions at Western Southern Life, W&S Brokerage Services, and Croghan Colonial Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Joseph Melenick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors LLC, Citizens Securities, Inc., and LPL Financial. He is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance through JBC Companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Celenea Brewer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. She previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Brewer is also involved with G & C Financial Services, where she acts as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from various sources.

James Smola is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2012 and is a part owner and registered representative of GPS Financial Group, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a liaison for the Community Foundation of Lorain County, connecting the foundation with donors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Elyria, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments LLC for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages two duplexes, residing in one of them. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Raquel Pacheco is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Butler, Wick & Co. She serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Leppla is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Leppla owns and operates AMERICAN TAX SERVICE, providing tax preparation and wealth management services, and serves as president of the T3 Sports Foundation board, focusing on fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mitchell Romeo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at RCM Equities, Harrington Asset Management, OSAIC, and Strata Financial Group, where he continues his involvement alongside his LPL role. He also operates as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kimberly Plzak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a small micro flower farm called Bloom of Avon, which sells flowers to florists and retail customers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.