Matthew Perrings is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He serves as Senior Warden of Lagrange Lodge No. 399 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment products, including model portfolios and registered investment companies.

James Szado is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks, Third Federal Savings and Loan, and Freedom Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Szado serves as an investment assistant at GPS Financial Group LLC, where he supports client reviews and maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides services to individual clients of varying net worth, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Nickels is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Ridgeville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent two years at Peoples Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with My Life Recovery Centers, a business focused on opioid addiction treatment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Stratos Wealth Partners from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Rockon, LLC, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lucas Colantoni is a financial professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., and Dakota Wealth, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Health LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Bryan Buhoveckey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience in the mortgage industry, including positions at Cross Country Mortgage Corp, Guaranteed Rate, and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aerin Sirow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has a background that includes roles at Northwest Bank, Target, and other local businesses. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a scorer for the Amherst Meadowlarks Motorcycle Club and Ram Jam Sportsplex. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Robert Brooks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner of Brooks Property Holdings LLC. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Terry Caudill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Recreation Director for the City of Vermilion, overseeing local baseball, football, and basketball programs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Pallotta is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a background that includes holding ownership and registered representative roles at GPS Financial Group LLC since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Pallotta is also a licensed insurance agent offering fixed life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and owns a CPA firm providing tax preparation services for securities clients. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for a revocable living trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, including access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers.

Michael Abfall II is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2000. He holds a Series 66 license and works out of Avon, Ohio. 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 operates a nationwide network of roughly 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Robert Budny Jr. is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with executives to develop wealth plans centered on their goals and aspirations. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, holding various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Benefits and Planning Consultant, and currently as Executive Planning Consultant. His professional journey includes experience at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Branch Liaison from 2019 to 2021. Robert holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, enabling him to provide comprehensive financial planning services. His career reflects a broad range of expertise in financial consulting and planning.

Nicholas Vaglia is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at Mellon Investments Corp., Mellon Capital Management, and BNY Mellon. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of advisors, utilizing a range of third-party manager platforms and proprietary solutions.

Luis Patten is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches middle school soccer for grades 6 and 7 at Open Door Christian Schools in Elyria, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Daniel Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vermillion, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at Northwest Investment Services, KeyBank, Citizens Bank, and Allstate Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he is a general partner and business owner of PHD Tactical. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research, along with a range of technology-enhanced investment solutions.

Gayle Russell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include five years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and seven years at TIAA-CREF. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a local chapter of a nonprofit Bible study organization and is a board member of the University of Connecticut School of Business Dean’s Advisory Cabinet. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors by offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Sylvia Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent eight years working with the Lorain City School District. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Joshua Marvin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Elyria, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwest Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Waste Wise LLC, a home-based business he owns. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management services.

Sean Caywood is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Next Financial Group Inc for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Brian Novotny is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Avon Lake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, as well as prior positions at The Huntington Investment Company and LPL Financial. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and actively manages oversight and conflicts of interest.