Janet Keener is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses using proprietary research and planning tools, serving both retail and institutional clients with a focus that includes public finance and municipal work.

Steven Podhradsky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and GPS Financial Group. Podhradsky previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2017 before returning in 2023. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Logan Cingel is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Ohio University, Hudson Country Club, Sunrun Inc., Antonio's Pizzeria, and Solon City Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers diverse investment implementation options across multiple platforms and employs both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Matthew Bell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Orveon Global and Towne Park Valet, as well as work during his time at Ohio State University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, with a delivery model that heavily incorporates LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Karen Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Strongsville, OH, and has one year of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial and Ta-Check Financial since 2025. Outside of her advisory roles, she has involvement with Quiet Storm Holdings and Northeast Bancorp of America Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to manage assets both discretionarily and non-discretionarily.

Kyle Holdsworth is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Broadview Heights, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience in various roles including a position at Orchard Bar & Grill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an independent agent for outside fixed insurance products and is a member of Lakeside Financial Partners, an LLC based in Brecksville, OH. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and endorsed third-party managers to provide a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ryan Radonich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Radonich serves as Chief Operations Officer at Chagrin Valley Dental and owns several non-investment businesses, including Lakeside Holdings, LLC and Novelty Lake Tree Farm. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Matthew Thomas is a Wealth Management Advisor serving as a Merrill Resident Director. He began his career in financial services in 2005 and most recently worked with JP Morgan as a private client advisor. Matthew specializes in developing personalized financial strategies that address individual clients’ needs and goals, and he acts as a Portfolio Manager by managing discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Matthew holds a Master of Science degree and a Bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He also earned an Undergraduate Certificate in Investment Management from Yale University. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation, along with the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA) designations from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Committed to community involvement, Matthew participates in local volunteer organizations and maintains an active lifestyle including golf, soccer, and volleyball.

Robert Ross is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2021 and previously spent over three decades with Integrity Financial Services, Inc., followed by a decade at Next Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ross serves on the advisory board of the Kairos Wellness Center in Akron, Ohio, and leads IFS Partners Agency, Inc., a business involved in insurance brokering and management related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that include income analysis, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering these services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Michael Sheppard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Ganley Honda from 2010 to 2018. Sheppard has served as a past president and volunteer board member for the Broadview Heights Lion’s Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Budzik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Strongsville, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and 2006, respectively, and a 27-year tenure with North Royalton City Schools. In addition to advisory services, he has involvement in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a large network of advisors and offices.

Brian Groves is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Axa Advisors and National Interstate and served five years with the City of Stow Fire Department. Outside of finance, he is an allied member of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and third-party managers, providing both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Thomas Kefalos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Major Facility Solutions. Outside of advising, he is involved in property management as a landlord. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence within a large, integrated operational framework.

Patton Teagle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, with a focus on both retail and institutional advisory services.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. The firm provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. Raymond James & Associates offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both non-discretionary advisory relationships and institutional consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program.

Denise Marko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she spent 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various advisory roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Niniek Sulandari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seven Hills, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates World Bee Candle Co, a candle-making business that raises funds for student education on honey bees and pollinators. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services with a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jon Parkhurst is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Strongsville, OH, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and operates Parkhurst Financial Services, where he serves as president. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party strategy options across multiple platform arrangements.

Ashley Watson is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she partners with individuals and their families to understand their goals and creates customized financial plans centered on their priorities. Prior to this, she held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant (2024-2025), Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Planning Consultant (2021-2023), Relationship Manager (2020-2021), and Financial Representative (2018-2020). Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, Ashley has developed expertise in wealth planning, financial consulting, investment consulting, and client relationship management. She is dedicated to helping families work toward financial security to provide peace of mind and flexibility. Outside of work, Ashley is married with two young children. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, golfing, and traveling.

Gavin Shindeldecker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, having previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LPL Financial, and Navigation Wealth Management. Prior to his financial career, he held roles at Walmart, Kent State University, and Snow Trails Winter Resort. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, integrating brokerage, custody, and advisory services within a large-scale, centralized operational structure.