Ryan Bergen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2022, he spent four years in full-time education. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a range of clients including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers diverse portfolio strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party advisers, as well as trust and insurance administration services.

David Rome is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Aurum Wealth Management Group LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services.

Raymond Klosz is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and it operates within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Alexander Barclay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment models, while generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than providing individual security recommendations.

James Steinmetz is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has held roles in diverse fields including food service and mortgage lending. Outside of his advisory work, Steinmetz is involved with Western Reserve Distillers, where he assists with food preparation and service. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dennis Schwartz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Newman & Company CPAs for eight years. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also delivers institutional consulting and public finance services.

Ian Huber is an advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining the firm, he operated R&E Ground Keeping LLC and worked as a self-employed contractor. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through its Private Wealth Management department, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that include separately managed account programs and tax-management strategies. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and provides municipal advisory services alongside its investment advisory business.

Heather Sara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various entities within JPMorgan Chase since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Gelder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2019, previously working at Northwestern Mutual and Nationwide Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

James Corrigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities as well as DoorDash and Key Investment Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jesse Vitu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience that focuses on their personal and financial objectives. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager, gaining diverse experience within the financial services industry. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Jesse worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Wealth Impact Advisors and began his career as a Financial Advisor's Assistant at Bridgewater Financial Group. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in holistic financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jesse enjoys activities such as board games, comedy, family activities, playing musical instruments, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Jennifer George is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Creekside Financial Advisors LLC, she worked in education and public library services. Jennifer took two years as a stay-at-home parent before beginning her financial advising career. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Darrin Plys is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a separate business entity formed for property management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Harold Colston II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Best Buy from 2019 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing 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 broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managed accounts.

Charles Erbs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Infinium Wall Systems and Blue Technologies before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering 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 broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Helaina Behm is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, her work history includes roles at Gilbane Building Company, Bowling Green State University, and the Behm Family Funeral Home. She is involved with Grifols Plasma/Biolife and maintains part-time employment in food service and funeral home operations. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Justin Fritts is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisory career after prior roles at Paycom and Stryker. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers customized solutions such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses and maintains a notable focus on municipal and public finance through affiliated departments.

Alexandra Paul is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Service Representative at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2012. Throughout her career, Alexandra has focused on guiding clients through financial planning by understanding their unique aspirations and developing tailored financial strategies. She is committed to helping clients plan for a secure future and supports them in pursuing their financial goals with confidence.

Hunter Schmeltzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Northcoast Research Partners, LLC, and Kent State University. He is also an associate and employee at Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal government entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, tailored advisory services and supports specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.