Ryan Wilk is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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.

Maria Schneider is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Tiaa and TIAA-CREF from 2011 to 2018. 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, supported by centralized custody and operational structures.

Allison Cassell is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at R. W. Baird since 2019, following previous roles at JJB Hilliard WL Loyns, LLC and Raymond James. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and tax-management strategies.

Blake Baker is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Arby's Restaurant and Mass Mutual, and has been involved with Ohio high school athletic organizations and photography ventures. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Raquel Russell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Retirement Plan Services since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment selection process.

Sarah Courtad is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Courtad Group, a team specializing in Goals Based Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with high net worth families to develop customized wealth management strategies addressing college education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, tax minimization, and other areas central to clients' financial goals. Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and carries professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach focuses on creating tailored financial plans that align with clients' lifetime goals, emphasizing long-term planning and personalized portfolio management. Active in her community, Sarah participates in organizations such as the Junior League of Cleveland, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, and Blessings in a Backpack. Outside of work, she enjoys soccer, attending Ohio State football games, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Jack Cooper is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Baird in 2025 and has prior experience at Abbott Labs. His background includes various roles in education and logistics. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

John Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and in-house research, supported by centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Thomas Jewett is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Jewett serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Treasure Cay Community Foundation, a nonprofit managing $1.4 million in assets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services, supported by a comprehensive range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the United States Postal Service. He is the owner of JOS Juice LLC, a business that is currently inactive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Batu is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and UBS Financial Services. Batu also owns Kirkland Wealth Advisors, LLC, a practice based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria, using proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Karen Wagner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and also holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base 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 portfolio management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Michael Simmons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked for The Huntington Investment Company from 2015 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Seedhouse is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at First Federal Savings & Loan Association starting in 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Tracy Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity divisions since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Blue Door Pub from 2015 to 2017. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create systematic, long-term asset allocation model portfolios.

Timothy Matanick is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Sherwin Williams and spent 15 years with the City of Bay Village. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and investment tools.

Nicholas Telea is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 extensive research and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Austin Mims is a Series 66 registered advisor with Edward Jones in Medina, OH, where he has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Leeward Zephyr, a holding company based in Hinckley, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Daniel Latham is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for family trusts. 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 combines in-house research and third-party analytics to manage approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gayle Russell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include five years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and seven years at TIAA-CREF. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a local chapter of a nonprofit Bible study organization and is a board member of the University of Connecticut School of Business Dean’s Advisory Cabinet. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors by offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.