Leslie Szarka is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. He has operated Szarka Financial Management since 1987. Szarka is also an author of financial books. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, tailored to client objectives.

Mason Linderbaum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab since 2003. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Matthew Kemsuzian is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through positions with OneDigital and David Berkley Insurance Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Applegate is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 license. 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 recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Christina Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Golden Reserve RIA, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice. The firm’s approach combines internal research and third-party data to focus on dependable income sources and asset allocation strategies within a defined investment universe.

Jack Langhals is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Central Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through Tony Langhals Real Estate & Auction Co. 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 emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Kristy Wise is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Independence, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, she worked at Fortune Brands Innovations and Extreme Networks. She is involved in the sales of investment-related products and also participates in referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

James Woods is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aaron Harbaugh is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various positions outside the financial sector. 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 infrastructure.

Ruben Avila is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has recent experience at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2025. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at UPS for 34 years. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies and operates at scale with approximately 3,935 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cunningham also serves as an OSJ principal and compliance principal for other financial and advisory businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services with various portfolio management options, leveraging multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Alex Mckenna is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Broadview Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he provides general operations support for Align K9 Training, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Sarah Canitia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Outside her advisory role, she is involved with 2Uercus Operations LLC, managing an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that emphasizes dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Jandziszak is a Financial Consultant at the Fairlawn Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. He specializes in working with local clients to provide comprehensive financial planning resources aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. Matthew focuses on assisting families and individuals in building and maintaining financial plans that promote long-term security and allow clients to concentrate on their personal interests. Matthew's career in financial services began in 2018 and includes roles such as Financial Service Account Executive at Nationwide, Retirement Plan Services Account Executive at Charles Schwab, and various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant since 2025. Originally from Northeast Ohio, Matthew currently resides in the area with his wife and their dog. Outside of work, his interests include cooking and baking, football, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.

Brett Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milan, Ohio, holding 13 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson owns a photography business, Brett Ashton Images, and operates The Old Wood Bridge Farm in Sandusky, Ohio. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Peter Wojanowski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in financial industry wealth management and advisory services. Peter is a FINRA registered representative holding Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, as well as licenses in life, annuity, and health insurance. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Senior Portfolio Advisor title, enabling him to manage custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis. His professional background includes providing personalized financial, retirement, and wealth management strategies to a diverse client base, including executives, attorneys, accountants, medical professionals, and small business owners. Throughout his career, Peter has worked in various locations including Newport Beach, California; Dallas, Texas; and Cleveland, Ohio, and is licensed to work with clients in multiple states. His areas of expertise encompass family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He emphasizes a personalized approach to developing financial strategies that align with clients' long-term goals. Peter attended The Ohio State University and The University of Akron with a major in finance. He holds a high school diploma from Archbishop Hoban. He is involved in his community through volunteer work and is affiliated with St. Basil the Great Church in Brecksville, Ohio. Outside of his professional work, his interests include biking, music, reading, skiing, traveling, and the arts. Peter lives with his spouse, Nelli, and their daughter Heather, an alumna of Case Western University.

John Carpas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1990 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Ward II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elyria, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and also works with the US Postal Service. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. 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 curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Donald Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, including roles at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. 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 offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various Schwab entities since 2012, including Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by an integrated structure that includes centralized custody and a formal alternative investment program.