Tim Papp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of Senior Vice President. He works closely with clients to create personalized financial strategies that consider their comprehensive financial picture and help them pursue their long-term goals. Tim's areas of focus include legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He holds the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from The University of Akron. Tim is also involved in community activities, including volunteering with organizations such as Akron Children's Hospital through the Hope Ambassador program, serving as Board President of the Magical Theatre Company, participating at St Francis de Sales Church, contributing as a Charles Deering Legacy Advisor Leader at Summa Health, and being a member of the YMCA Heritage Club.

Anastasios Kountis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Key Investment Services, PNC Bank, and Patrick Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates in its process.

Alexa Bleiweis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has five years of experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to her current role, she held positions in consulting, education, and event management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by comprehensive research and centralized operational infrastructure.

Marc Servodio is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently serving at Cetera since 2024. His prior work includes roles at Vita Advisors, LLC, Prosperity Advisors, LLC, Springside Partners LLC, and Cetera Advisors LLC. He is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving on the operating committee of a youth mentorship program and the board of directors for Goodwill Industries, as well as participating on the advisory board of the University of Akron's Department of Economics. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisory firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services for individuals, employers, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program structures including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Justin Ellis is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant Partner at Charles Schwab from 2024 to 2025. His career in financial services began with various roles including 401(k) Participant Services Specialist at Charles Schwab, Advisor Intern at Lifetime Financial Growth, Financial Intern at Symphony Financial Services, and Investment Operations Intern at Valmark Financial Group. Justin focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and overall financial picture, aiming to develop clear financial plans. He emphasizes thoughtful planning conversations and education to help clients comprehend their options, make informed decisions, and build confidence in the strategies they develop together. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests that include cars, golf, military service, scuba diving, snowboarding, and soccer.

Matthew Hale is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions through integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Lea Herman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an audiobook narrator and runs a blog focused on work/life balance, travel, health, time management, and related personal topics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Annette Oliver is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudson, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sumana Sarkar is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2016. The DDK Group, where Sumana works, is part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with a focus on research and technological tools in its advisory approach.

Andrew Hudson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab and Morningstar Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he co-founded a podcast focused on accountability in fitness, motivation, charity, and work-life balance, and assists as a football game announcer assistant for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

David Volk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 15 years of industry experience. His career includes nine years in finance and accounting with the Department of Defense and ongoing roles with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in the referral of home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Daniel Blanchette is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in hospitality management with companies such as Columbia Sussex and Schulte Hospitality Group. 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 recommendations with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.