Alexandria Francis is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Gilmore Jasion Mahler, Ltd. Alexandria is currently based in Orange, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to build model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and holds distinctive registrations such as with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

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, 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 Zimmer Biomet. He is also a business owner of Bentley Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial and Osaic FA, reflecting a long tenure within affiliated firms. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

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.

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.

Jeffory Harrison is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and Lincoln Electric. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Howard Nock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with PFSI Investment Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as a driver for ride-sharing services. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, providing a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining authority over its investment models.

Daniel Ciolek Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Danielciolek Asset Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., each for nine years. 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 access, and institutional platforms.