Kimberly Haws Falasco is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Urban League, focusing on investment and finance committees. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Natalie Mowry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in a range of client focus areas including Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Legacy Planning, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. Natalie's approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Natalie began her career as an Advisor and Manager of Financial Services at a Fortune 500 financial firm before joining Merrill in 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo Honors Program with a concentration in Financial Services. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is also recognized as a Better Money Habits Champion in her community. Natalie lives in Aurora with her husband Steve and their two daughters. Her personal interests include golfing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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.

Gregory Box is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in two real estate rental businesses, overseeing property management and financial record keeping. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

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.

Paul La Banc III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner of Oak Tree 100, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ronald Barylak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016, including Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Lou Ray Associates and Corrigan Krause. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 advisory services along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep solutions.

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.

Tyler Westren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles in a variety of industries such as retail and manufacturing. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

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 and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Sage Solutions and Walsh University, among others. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Lauren Little is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously worked at Bar Louie and Fort Hays State University. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a family-operated party tent rental company. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, delivering guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative investment platform.

Charles Freeman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Charles provides personalized financial strategies, managing discretionary portfolios that may include individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Charles earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from The University of Akron. His client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, and Personal Retirement Planning. Outside of his professional role, Charles is actively involved in his community. He has volunteered with organizations such as the Medina School Board of Education, Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club, Akron Junior Achievement, and Goodwill Industries of Akron. Currently, he volunteers with Akron Children's Hospital. His personal interests include boating, reading, running (including marathons), and spending time with his family.

Matthew Frindt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025 and has experience working with organizations such as the Cleveland Yachting Club. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various third-party advisory models and tools.

Amanda Primozic is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2013, including a period at Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the nonprofit organization I'm In Ministry, where she volunteers with inventory and organization of donated materials. Charles Schwab 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 client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits and Lifetime Financial Growth, and was involved with Ohio State University Student Union during his studies. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a range of managed programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored advice and implementation services.

Steven Marks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also registered as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Janeanne Gregg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, and has seven years of experience with the firm. Before joining Robert Baird, she worked at Ken Stewarts Lodge and Flemings Prime Steakhouse and was involved with Spring Garden Waldorf School. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax management and direct indexing, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.