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.

Beth Randall Dodd is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. She has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Elsass Financial Group since 2013 and 2014, respectively, and was previously involved with Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC. She serves as treasurer for the Ridgewood Lakes Homeowners Association and has authored work in her spare time. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

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.

Richard Grissom is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hartville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he manages 20 acres of land where he raises cattle and sells hay. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure in its operational model.

Nancy Kropko is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Beth Young is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fairlawn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and guidance for asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Eric Fuller is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined his father's practice, The Fuller Group, in 2005 and has since focused on helping clients plan for their futures and legacies. Eric serves as a Portfolio Manager and manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, including the use of individual stocks and bonds, as well as various model portfolios. Eric holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). These credentials support his comprehensive approach to wealth management and investment planning. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University in Oxford. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Eric lives with his wife, Lauren, a primary care physician, and their three children. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and following Cleveland sports teams.

Kyle Utrup is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kohl's and the Office of First-Year & Student services. 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 management through multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Scott Wolf is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2011. 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 these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program.

Donald Kuntzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Uniontown, OH, holding 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following 26 years at Metlife Securities Inc. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Coach Home V Home Owners Association, assisting with meetings and financial statements. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering structured, ongoing planning engagements and educational seminars.

Mark Hawald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 14 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant wrestling coach at John Carroll University and holds executive positions in manufacturing and business services companies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with access to third-party money managers and multiple investment platforms.

Delores Elliott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, focusing on tailored plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Robert Och is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Och is also the owner of Navancer Group, which manages group insurance and non-variable life insurance elements of his practice. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advisory work.

Nathan Aviles is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and The Centers/El Barrio Workforce. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Balaram Kaimal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Copley, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized retirement income plans, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Patricia Giegerich is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Communications and Marketing Board for the St. Gabriel Church Food Pantry, assisting in connecting the pantry with other organizations in the Lake County, Ohio area. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and extensive centralized operational infrastructure.

Stephanie Demuesy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. She has 31 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. outside of her current positions. She is also involved in an individual life and fixed annuities sales business. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, educational seminars, and event-driven planning programs, delivering collaborative, goal-based financial plans without discretionary investment management.

Lisa Szucs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent contractor selling microfiber cloths and cleaning solutions through Norwex. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Larry Fitting is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2020 and also operates Fitting Tax & Financial, providing tax preparation and accounting services. He is a licensed CPA and has a history of offering independent insurance services. 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 strategies with access to unaffiliated managers.