Brian Lafata is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Key Investment Services, LLC and Key Bank prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Timothy Finster is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Skylight Financial Group and MassMutual Financial Group since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of NAIFA Cleveland, focusing on insurance awareness for producers. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning relationships and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Sabrina Maghes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has held multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Drew Adler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Additionally, he is an agent offering fixed insurance products, including fixed annuities, long-term care, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

John Melick III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018. Prior to joining Baird, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and a variety of separately managed account programs, using a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by in-house research and technology.

Karen Suttman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where she has worked since 2008, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. She serves on the board of the Harriet Tubman Movement, a nonprofit focused on helping sex trafficking victims find safe homes and rehabilitation. Additionally, she is a board member of Seven Brothers Distilling Company, a locally owned artisan distillery in Cleveland, Ohio. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses that cover a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan offering while maintaining separate planning engagements.

Mark Baniewicz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cetera, based in Concord, Ohio, and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a tax manager at Zappitelli Financial Services, where he provides tax and accounting services to both individual and corporate clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches under multiple program structures.

Joseph Kraft is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Westlake City Schools Board of Education. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The team employs a variety of investment strategies and overlays, with capabilities that include municipal advisory and public finance services.

Cameron Addington is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of experience. He has previously worked at Gryphon Fund Group and Elios Financial Group, among other firms, and has held roles in various business ventures including Textbook Home Improvements, LLC and 325SC Restaurant Ventures, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrating ESG criteria in their recommendations.

Jack Butler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., and Vestax Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Butler serves as an of counsel attorney focused on estate planning and is a board member of a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

Jameson Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on building long-term relationships with clients that extend beyond transactional financial advice. He assists retirees, executives, business owners, and young families in navigating important financial decisions related to retirement planning, estate planning, wealth management, and long-term financial security. His approach centers on understanding individual goals, values, and concerns to help clients move closer to achieving what matters most to them. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Jameson spent years in business development working alongside Fortune 500 companies and served 14 years in the military. These experiences contribute to the discipline, integrity, and service-minded approach he brings to his client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and carries a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His memberships include the American Legion and VFW. Jameson is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Restore, and Ronald McDonald House. He is also engaged in his church community. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family, and he is a proud father of two children.

Patrick Armstrong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple terms at LPL Financial totaling 12 years and 16 years at Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. He is also a public notary in the state of Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, with support from advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Scot Sinkler is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel in various capacities since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis from its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Jason Yuhas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. and operated TA-Check Financial, an independent investment advisory firm. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through multiple related businesses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kellyn Ingraham is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Kellyn serves as the primary contact for Fidelity's most sophisticated investors and their families, focusing on building and maintaining long-term relationships by understanding each client's unique preferences and providing personalized service and support for their financial needs. Kellyn has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Wealth Management Planning Consultant, and Advanced Planning Analyst before assuming the current position in 2025. This experience reflects a comprehensive background in wealth management and client relationship development.

Shannon Kolton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services over her career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Laurence Bricmont is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jonathan Schonfeld is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tyler-Stone Wealth Management for 10 years, as well as New England Securities and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary management using LPL Research models, third-party subadvisors, and customized approaches.

Gary Rettke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Painesville, Ohio, holding 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

David Grano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts and owns an LLC providing payroll services for a Professional Employer Organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various asset allocation tools, automated rebalancing, and multiple account management options.