Lauren Kearney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network 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, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Rachel Campana is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. Rachel's approach to financial planning emphasizes integrity and compassion, aiming to understand each client's unique story and provide support through various life stages. Her team focuses on delivering dependable leadership to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. Outside of her professional role, Rachel enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, reading, and volunteering.

Michael Norman is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Avon Party Tent Rental. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client needs.

Adrienne Gaves is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Synergy Consulting Group before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Daniel Trotter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rocket Mortgage, Inc. for thirteen 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Howard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Three Jack LLC, a company involved in owning and operating a boat. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Stamaton is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been contributing since 2026. He began his career at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative in 2023, progressed to a Relationship Manager in 2025, and took on his current role in 2026. His professional focus is on building relationships by listening to clients, understanding their priorities, and helping make financial decisions clear and manageable. Throughout his roles at Fidelity Investments, Michael has aimed to ensure that clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their financial planning. He combines his experience to guide clients effectively and provide ongoing support. Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests in comedy, golf, movies, and traveling.

August Golinski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years before joining Cambridge in 2024. Golinski also operates as an independent insurance agent affiliated with various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions delivered through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and proprietary models alongside third-party strategist access.

John Ryan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Rocky River, Ohio. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Amanda Paliska is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she is commissioned as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

John Nesby Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and 2020, respectively. His prior work includes roles at Skylight Financial Group, Lighthouse Wealth Solutions, FedEx Office & Print Center, and The University of Akron. 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Stephen Dowdell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at SII Investments, Inc for three years. He also owned and operated Cleats Bar and Grille from 2009 to 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.

Alexandra Nero is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. She serves on the investment committee of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Eric Bartos is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at RSM and spent six years at Mercyhurst University. Outside of finance, Bartos is involved with Red Wagon Brewery in Columbia, Ohio, where he works as a bartender. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Christian Pratt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Strongsville, Ohio, and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Ta-Check Financial and has experience in education and tax preparation roles. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Bogart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bay Village, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Brandon Spitzer is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 designation, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans and provides services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.

Katie Stefanski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Unique Marketers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Allison Batt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated firm since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent and co-owner of a business partnership in Westlake, Ohio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options through various platforms and combines proprietary and third-party strategies tailored by independent Financial Professionals.

Matthew Rhode is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Brunswick, OH. He has 15 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.