James Chippi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Maxwell Miotke is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Nitor Partners. He also provides administrative support at Vantage Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Jennifer Bower is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Independence, OH, and has 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse portfolio strategies.

Jordan Guzman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Dollar Bank, and companies in the product and retail sectors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering products such as discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and custody services.

James Jump is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a solar energy business where he assists with navigating tax incentives and sales strategies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and managed portfolios that may include a variety of investment vehicles.

Richard Sofka is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 14 years. 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 also offers institutional consulting and supports municipal clients through its public finance and investment banking capabilities.

Marijan Pavicic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Strongsville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and Ta-Check Financial since 2019 and previously spent 19 years in the dental industry with Five Points Dentistry/Merit Dental. Outside of advising, he is involved with Complete U, LLC, where he provides life coaching services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging both proprietary and third-party research and models.

Owen Mcbride is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of an LLC that oversees a small rental property. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources.

Craig Leone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, leveraging structured financial planning tools and services without offering individual security recommendations within its standalone planning programs.

Kevin Buzek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Securities America in various roles from 2006 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the American Legion, assisting with event setup and breakdown. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with a selective enrollment process that includes a range of managed account options.

Michael Roethler is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay strategies across a range of traditional and non-traditional investments.

Anthony Searcy is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc and Raymond James & Associates. He serves as Board Chair for Cleveland Catholic Charities and is a member of the Finance Committee for the Benedictine Trust High School Endowment. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios.

Laura Weiner Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lorain, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Michael Hageman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and management, as well as a position at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Frank Culkar III is a financial advisor with Cetera in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and over 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Culkar Stachowicz Financial Services, Inc. and 1ST Global Advisors, Inc., among others. He is also the president of a CPA firm, Culkar, Stachowicz & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers diversified portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, providing a range of program options from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Brian Kurtz is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Steven Furjanic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at SII Investments, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a scoreboard operator for Cleveland State University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technological tools.

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.