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.

Alec Schreiber is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their unique financial situations and goals. Alec focuses on connecting all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue what matters most to them. His expertise includes areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Alec's planning process involves assessing clients' current financial information, identifying their life goals, and creating strategies to help fund those goals through savings and investments. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Alec earned his high school diploma from Medina High School and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University. He aligns with Merrill's tradition of community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Alec has interests in basketball, football, golfing, music, running, and tennis.

Nicholas Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Multi Track Productions and held various other roles. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures and incorporates systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its investment process.

Elisabeth Salopeck is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. She has held prior positions within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Ohio and holds a 33% ownership stake in a financial practice called Pura Vida 420 LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Bryson Joy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bentley Advisors LLC and spent over a decade at Zimmer Biomet. He is also a business owner of Bentley Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gurpreet Reen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Herman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Alec Bouria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides guidance and supports clients in working towards their financial goals. He emphasizes attention, respect, and detailed financial planning for all clients regardless of their financial situation. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions as an Investment Consultant, Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, and Financial Advisor at Citizens Investment Services. Alec's experience also includes roles at Equity Trust Company, PNC Investments, and Fisher Investments. Alec has been working in financial advisory roles since at least 2016, progressively advancing through positions that have expanded his expertise in investment services and client financial planning.

Jonathan Blasko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Kim Caito is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he designs and sells t-shirts through his retail business, Caito Outfitters, LLC, where he also manages the company’s financial records. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Leo Rosner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., as well as Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Rosner is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and institutional features such as advisor transition support and equity participation arrangements.

Matthew Junstrom is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously held roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2011 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Douglas Breitenbach is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 13 years of experience providing wealth management advice and services. His expertise includes robust investment and financial strategies, social security analysis, and both pre- and post-retirement cash flow planning. He focuses on client areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with the Evans Scholars professional organization. His community involvement includes work with the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association and the Evans Scholars Foundation. Outside of his professional commitments, Douglas enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Alasdair Cooper is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a local support company for his business activities. 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 and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, along with specialized services in municipal finance and employer retirement plan consulting.

George Flanders is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2008 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Gerard Stadler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Stadler serves on the finance committee of VASJ High School in Cleveland, reviewing financial statements and budgets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Barry Cohn is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member at Beechmont Country Club in Cleveland, Ohio. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. Its investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by the firm's Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Elisa Budoff is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Village of South Russell Planning Commission and is a member of the Finance Council at St Joan of Arc Parish. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations, primarily for clients with significant investable assets.

Lionel Eason is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. His professional experience within Fidelity Investments includes roles as Investment Consultant (2025-2026), Planning Consultant (2025), Relationship Manager (2024-2025), and Financial Representative (2024). Lionel's approach to financial advisory is centered on service, partnership, and planning. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop tailored financial strategies, providing ongoing support as their needs evolve. His focus extends beyond investments to consider the entire financial picture, helping clients make informed decisions throughout every stage of life. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Lionel has personal interests in golf, hiking, military service, movies, and running.

Brian Pollak is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Pollak serves on the finance committee of Walsh Jesuit High School, advising on investment policies, and holds board positions at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and Heart to Heart Communications, a nonprofit organization focused on leadership development. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial offerings and capital markets solutions.