Ian Golias is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has held various roles in the financial services industry since 2021, including positions at Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches chess classes for a nonprofit organization in Northeast Ohio. 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 delivered through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Lauri Mackey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Mackey worked for Contact at Once! A LivePerson Company from 2013 to 2018. 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Hatton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brecksville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Equitable Advisors LLC and SII Investments, Inc. He is also involved in an insurance agency, JEH Agency, based in Brecksville. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Sarah Horn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and Global Retirement Partners. Horn is an associate board member of The Hunger Network, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, OH. 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 a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Derek Crihfield is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and then Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a staffing business, Eclipse Dental Solutions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Walter Goggans Sr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 1998. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Welker is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones in Medina, OH, having joined in 2025 after prior roles at Huntington Private Bank, North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Cleveland, 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 advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Netherton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Sustainable Significance LLC, a business focused on organic farming education and the sale of organic produce and gardening supplies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Randal Lupi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor firms Axa Advisors and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he is an owner and partner in Student Loan Tech Inc. and serves as a member and vice president of Student Loan Gurus LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Aaron Smith is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at Dollar Bank and US Bank from 2007 to 2015. Throughout his career, Aaron has focused on assisting clients in making informed investment decisions by leveraging his experience and knowledge. He partners with clients to build and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. His approach centers on understanding each client's financial situation and aligning strategies and products accordingly. Outside of his professional work, Aaron’s interests include family activities, fitness, football, music, outdoor adventures, and pets.

Marci Stewart is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

Cheryl Lidawer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to joining Fidelity. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kimberly Hudak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, Hudak volunteers with the Fire Fighters Memorial Ride, where she presents scholarships to the families of firefighters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and affiliations.

Matthew Puflea is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has worked with Solon Investment Services, Inc. since 2014 and is the owner of Solon Road Partners LLC, a real estate brokerage entity associated with his practice location. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Michelle Vance is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as the executor of the Estate of Teddy R Vance. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Crandall is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he had roles with Whats the Scoop, Padua Franciscan High School, and Sweet Ceces. Robert Baird & Co. is a large institution serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing both internal research and external partnerships.

Paul Guzi is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity, having been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Signature Consulting for US Bank and Northwestern Mutual. He works for Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses 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.

Austin Dillon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairlawn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and First Responder Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Hoppin' Frog Brewery and the University of Akron. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Russel Kendall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Solon, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at One Life America, Technical Consumer Products, and American Eagle. 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 programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.