Ali Hakim is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined UBS in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, Hakim held positions at Penske Logistics, PNC Bank, and Telemus Capital, and has a background that includes work in education and logistics. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jay Schulman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hudson, OH, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over 22 years with LPL Financial and 4 years prior at Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Schulman serves as a group exercise instructor at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing various investment strategies with support from advanced research and operational tools.

Beth Michel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for 15 years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Karius is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to develop strategies for estate planning, tax minimization, and income production in retirement, aiming to help clients secure the life they have envisioned. He serves a diverse range of clients including business owners, doctors, and teachers, addressing concerns such as investment preservation, tax impact mitigation, and financial provision for family members. Alexander employs a system called Personal Wealth Analysis®, designed to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth toward their financial goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercyhurst College and a Master's Degree from the University of Akron. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates in English and Russian. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the organizations Golden Retrievers In Need and ROTARACT. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Jeffrey Kosek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and operates The Kosek Organization, LLC, which manages business operational expenses. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation modeling and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Charles Brennan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Brennan is involved in managing investment-related activities, serving as a managing member and partner in several entities connected to real estate and recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while offering diverse retail and institutional investment options.

Peter Carfagna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Scott Vollrath is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise since 2024. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliates from 1996 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated services.

Izac Coleman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors and has previously worked at Paloma, Northwestern Mutual, and Glenmede Trust. Outside of financial advising, he has experience working with John Carroll University in various capacities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Richard Schulz is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at LongView Financial Partners and Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes positions at Northern Trust Company and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its clients with advanced analytical tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ai Nguyen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Independence, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and H&R Block. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a language interpretation business, New Life Language, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance-related products through affiliated entities.

Anson Graham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in various roles, including positions at Duma Meats and PureGreen Landscaping. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lisa Moavero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 17 years before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending products.

Rickita Owens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Studio Elevation LLC, a recreation-related business based in Cleveland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and research to support its financial advisors.

Kyle Steinhauser is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for ten years. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Padma Jambunath is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. She serves as Treasurer for the Beachwood School Foundation and is a Finance Committee member for Cleveland Moms 4 Moms, both nonprofit organizations. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, municipal advisory services, and an extensive affiliate network.

Karen Springer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public in Painesville, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, combining advisory services with other financial products through its extensive network.

Jacob White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lavelle & Rittenhouse Trial Lawyers and the City of Solon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning. The firm uses a centralized service team to develop non-discretionary advice based on comprehensive investment research and proprietary tools.

Jerwon Thomas is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Ohio University Admissions. He is based in Orange, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Karen Kratz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2021, following seven years at Merrill Lynch, Lynch, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and client summary letters.