Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she operates under the DBA Stratus Advisors, contracting with various outside long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jon Shane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1981, including 15 years with Bank of America, N.A. Shane serves as a trustee for family trusts, including an irrevocable insurance trust and a residence trust. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

William Perkins IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following 14 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and other roles dating back to 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through a separate business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and managed account solutions across a broad range of investment products.

Gregory Crissman is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring wealth planning strategies for clients and their families. Gregory has over 20 years of experience at Fidelity Investments, having held several roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Private Access Relationship Manager; Investor Center Investments Representative; and Customer Service Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Representative at Vista Financial Group. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory enjoys baseball, family activities, gardening, golf, music, and traveling.

Maxwell Grundy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CarbonWeb, The Mormile Agency, and Ryan King Insurance & Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul La Banc III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Bethany Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC based in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Adams/Adams, Gut, & Associates. She is the owner and registered agent of MindBodySoul&Money, LTD, a holding company with investments in local laundry businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Nathan Bowman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held positions at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and local fire departments. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Steven Berman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Gathering Place, a nonprofit organization in Beachwood, OH, and is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Sage Solutions and taught at Walsh University from 2022 to 2026. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles in education and other industries. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Matthew Zamorek is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Retirement, among other companies. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in diverse sectors including logistics and retail. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual and institutional clients.

Paul Fox is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 registration and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual since 2000. Fox serves as a board member for the Cleveland Project Northern Ireland, contributing to strategic planning for the foundation’s future growth. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he has experience in the food and beverage sector, including a position at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits. He has also worked at The Ohio State University and its student union. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Steven Marks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at firms including OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by various model portfolios and research.

Thomas Arbeznik is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Baird in 2018. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and customized investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jamie Frayman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Dick's Sporting Goods for three years and has a background in full-time education through 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services with a non-discretionary approach supported by extensive research and affiliate resources.

Catherine Foltz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michelle Herman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and PNC Investments. She is also involved in sales and marketing of life, long-term care, and disability insurance through Crump Life Insurance. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.

John Hibshman is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years before joining Osaic in 2025. He holds a Series 63 designation and also has an insurance agent role offering fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers.

Jordan Lefko is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 60 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Cantella & Co., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Lefko serves on the boards of the Gross Schechter Day School and Menorah Park Home for the Aged. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.