Christina Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Golden Reserve RIA, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice. The firm’s approach combines internal research and third-party data to focus on dependable income sources and asset allocation strategies within a defined investment universe.

Jack Langhals is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Central Insurance. Outside of finance, he is involved in his family’s real estate and auction company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Kristy Wise is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Independence, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Extreme Networks and Fortune Brands Innovations. She is also involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by third parties and supported by custodial services from Pershing. The firm operates at scale with nearly 4,000 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Gregory Terhune is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Woods is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aaron Harbaugh is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various positions outside the financial sector. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Ruben Avila is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has recent experience at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2025. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at UPS for 34 years. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies and operates at scale with approximately 3,935 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cunningham also serves as an OSJ principal and compliance principal for other financial and advisory businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services with various portfolio management options, leveraging multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Dylan Lanning is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He currently serves as a Senior Relationship Manager with Western Reserve Resources Corporation. Prior to his financial services career, he held various positions in retail and food service. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of tailored advisory solutions, including a dedicated SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Alex Mckenna is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Grafton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including during the firm's affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Mckenna provides operational support for Align K9 Training, LLC. 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 third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services with a focus on individualized client assessments and a broad range of program options.

Sarah Canitia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia Station, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent eight years as a stay-at-home mother. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 2Uercus Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Matthew Jandziszak is a Financial Consultant at the Fairlawn Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. He specializes in working with local clients to provide comprehensive financial planning resources aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. Matthew focuses on assisting families and individuals in building and maintaining financial plans that promote long-term security and allow clients to concentrate on their personal interests. Matthew's career in financial services began in 2018 and includes roles such as Financial Service Account Executive at Nationwide, Retirement Plan Services Account Executive at Charles Schwab, and various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant since 2025. Originally from Northeast Ohio, Matthew currently resides in the area with his wife and their dog. Outside of work, his interests include cooking and baking, football, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.

Brett Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milan, Ohio, holding 13 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson owns a photography business, Brett Ashton Images, and operates The Old Wood Bridge Farm in Sandusky, Ohio. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Burton Cipra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor firm LINSCO/Private Ledger Corp., since 2006. 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 brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources and incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Peter Wojanowski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in financial industry wealth management and advisory services. Peter is a FINRA registered representative holding Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, as well as licenses in life, annuity, and health insurance. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Senior Portfolio Advisor title, enabling him to manage custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis. His professional background includes providing personalized financial, retirement, and wealth management strategies to a diverse client base, including executives, attorneys, accountants, medical professionals, and small business owners. Throughout his career, Peter has worked in various locations including Newport Beach, California; Dallas, Texas; and Cleveland, Ohio, and is licensed to work with clients in multiple states. His areas of expertise encompass family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He emphasizes a personalized approach to developing financial strategies that align with clients' long-term goals. Peter attended The Ohio State University and The University of Akron with a major in finance. He holds a high school diploma from Archbishop Hoban. He is involved in his community through volunteer work and is affiliated with St. Basil the Great Church in Brecksville, Ohio. Outside of his professional work, his interests include biking, music, reading, skiing, traveling, and the arts. Peter lives with his spouse, Nelli, and their daughter Heather, an alumna of Case Western University.

John Carpas is a financial advisor with Merrill in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1990 and concurrently at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Richard Ward II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elyria, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and also works with the US Postal Service. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Donald Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, including roles at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various Schwab entities since 2012, including Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by an integrated structure that includes centralized custody and a formal alternative investment program.

Justin Hamlin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2016 and has been with HFS Wealth Advisors since 2014. Hamlin holds several volunteer and leadership roles, including Vice President at the Cleveland Ronald McDonald House and Treasurer of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, and participates in financial wellness education through Junior Achievement. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.