William Tuchek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Strongsville, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he facilitates a monthly book club and networking group in the Strongsville area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a variety of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Erica Brown is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop holistic, all-weather financial plans tailored to their specific goals, investment preferences, and risk tolerance. She applies her expertise to create customized strategies that address individual financial needs. Her professional experience includes roles as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025 and as a Registered Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2021. These positions have contributed to her knowledge and skills in financial planning and client service.

Dawn Dempsey Smerke is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. She has owned and operated Dempsey Financial Services LLC since 1996, providing investment and retirement strategies for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Dawn is also involved in selling fixed insurance products, including health, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Keven Prather is a financial advisor with MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-author of a book with best-selling author Jack Canfield, serves as secretary for the housing corporation of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at the University of Idaho, and provides management consulting and administrative support services through his ownership in Liminal Partners. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using proprietary software and provides various event-driven planning programs.

Timothy Leonard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Holy Name High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of financial products delivered through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Jon Brausch is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and board member of The Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation, a historical preservation nonprofit, where he is involved in project oversight and fundraising. He works within the DDK Group at Robert W. Baird, which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations through a combination of consulting, portfolio management, and specialized overlay strategies.

Andrew Vavro is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has operated Vavro & Co., Inc. since 2013, providing financial advisory services alongside his roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Vavro also engages in tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Gary Mendelow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of MENDYFERGU LLC and the owner of K AND G PARTS PLUS, both non-investment related businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jennifer Dieffenbacher is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and registered sales associate with TDM Financial LLC, operating under Carmel Quintero Financial Services in Westlake, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through client collaboration and supported by a wide affiliate network.

Stephen Miles is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2012. Based in Cleveland, OH, he has spent over a decade serving clients through this firm. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Frederick Schirmer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He partners with clients and families to develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Branch Financial Representative, Central Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. This extensive experience within Fidelity Investments has provided him with a broad understanding of financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Frederick enjoys golf and traveling.

William Davis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Rocky River, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously spent over a decade with FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Singers' Club of Cleveland, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Amie Fox is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual and its affiliated companies since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Palffy Financial Group, LLC and serves as an agent for various life, health, and disability insurance products. 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 a range of financial planning and asset management services, including innovative event-driven planning such as divorce and estate-settlement programs.

Chad Thompson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including KeyBank NA and The Huntington Investment Company. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Scott Vollrath is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliates for over two decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by its integrated platform and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Izac Coleman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Paloma and Northwestern Mutual. He also has experience related to John Carroll University and has worked in events coordination and retail. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm’s model emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, providing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Ryan Cox is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Cox serves as mayor of Waite Hill Village, Ohio, and is involved with the Waite Hill Foundation, a local charitable organization. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of investment strategies, including traditional and non-traditional allocations, alongside municipal advisory and public finance services.

David Freno is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at MassMutual Investors Services since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Eileen M. Burkhart & Co., LLC and The Mortgage Collaborative. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several nonprofit boards focused on the arts and serves as a freelance pianist. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers a range of educational and specialized planning programs.

Kara Leventis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at StepStone Group, HPS Investment Partners, McHenry Advisers, and JPMorgan entities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence in its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Richard Schulz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Raymond James Financial and LongView Financial Partners. Prior to these roles, he worked at Northern Trust Company and has experience at Mass Mutual Life Insurance and MML Investors Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal government entities. The firm’s offerings include a specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses, alongside customized investment solutions and risk-based reviews.