Mark Potosky is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President with The Wadsworth Potosky Purcell Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He works closely with clients to develop customized wealth management strategies that align with their individual life goals and financial objectives. Mark's approach involves a disciplined process that utilizes the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America platforms to address the comprehensive needs of his clients' financial lives. Mark has been involved in the banking and financial services industry since 1989 and joined Merrill Lynch in April 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Insurance from Bowling Green State University. His professional credentials include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) certification, among others. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Mark is engaged in his local community through involvement with Kirtland Football and membership in the Holy Name Society. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys coaching sports and spending time with his wife and children. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, tennis, and watching movies.

Stephen Mrozek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Willoughby Hills, OH, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting business assisting small to mid-sized companies with administration, personnel, and operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gene Fritzsche is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Capital Securities of America. Outside of finance, he owns and oversees two pet containment businesses in Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to various third-party money managers.

Charles Thomasson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He serves on the board of the Western Reserve Chapter of Mayflower Descendants and is involved in starting a charity focused on feeding zoo animals, farm rescue animals, and horses. Additionally, he is an amateur classical guitar player. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Brent Affolter is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously held positions at MassMutual Life Insurance and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales across life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and he owns an LLC for tax and business administrative purposes. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and tools, with implementation of recommendations arranged separately.

James Mc Crone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Carpenter & Associates and Highland Consulting Associates, and he is also involved in the food service industry as a server and runner at Panini's Bar and Grill in Willoughby, OH. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Kristopher Sayre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2015. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Moore is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an account manager and sales representative for Ultimate Steel LLC, a manufacturer of steel products. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Caroline Adams is a Senior Financial Advisor with Williams, Jones & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2021 after working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a large Montana-based public accounting firm, where she worked in both the Audit and Tax Departments supporting non-profit, government entities, individuals, and businesses. In her current role, she assists clients with a comprehensive range of financial needs. Her expertise includes tax-sensitive investment strategies, business planning, cash-flow analysis, higher-education savings, and wealth transfer. Caroline leverages her public accounting background to collaborate effectively with clients' external tax and legal advisors to ensure steady progress on shared financial initiatives. She focuses on supporting successive generations of client families in developing sound financial habits and pursuing long-term financial independence. Caroline holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance from Carroll College in Helena. She has earned the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is involved with the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation. Caroline and her husband, Cole, live in Boise with their golden retriever, Bo, and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, snow skiing, and tennis.

Michael Leonakis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years and OSAIC for one year before joining Equitable Advisors. He holds a Series 66 designation and is also the managing member of Cleveland Executive Consulting, LLC, a business established for payroll and business expenses. Additionally, he is an independent agent involved in outside fixed insurance sales. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Omid Sattarian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. He serves on the finance committee of Towards Employment, a nonprofit focused on workforce development in Northeast Ohio. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients under Bank of America’s platform.

Jason Lukz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services for eight years, as well as at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities for three years. He is the owner and sole proprietor of Golden Financial Consulting, LLC, operating under the marketing name NIR. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Frank Ferritto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2021 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Based in Cleveland, OH, he is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co. The DDK Group advises a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. The team employs both in-house and third-party managers to tailor strategies that align with client goals and risk tolerances, offering a variety of investment approaches including traditional and non-traditional allocations.

Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Avon Lake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she conducts business under Stratus Advisors, contracting with various long-term care carriers. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Jon Shane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Merrill since 1981, concurrently serving at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for family-related irrevocable insurance and residence trusts. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform.

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.

Susan Paolo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports municipal clients with public-financing and investment banking capabilities.

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 at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Nathan Bowman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held roles with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Rome Fire Department, and Morgan Hose Company. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering comprehensive financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing multiple program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.