Jason Leppla is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Leppla owns and operates AMERICAN TAX SERVICE, providing tax preparation and wealth management services, and serves as president of the T3 Sports Foundation board, focusing on fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alexander Moore is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked for Union Home Mortgage for three years and has held various roles in nonprofit organizations and education. Moore’s background includes involvement with Montana Campus Compact and Missoula Interfaith Collaborative/Family Promise. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large scale and integrated operational structure.

Dominic Russo is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Copley, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015 and briefly at Allstate Insurance Company in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is authoring a book on stretching and strengthening for golfers and is involved in a family business related to restaurant retail sales. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Steven Shields is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2025 and has experience in other business ventures, including ownership roles in real estate and managing his own business, Shields Strategic Wealth, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Robert Baitt is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan, as well as operations at Vantage Financial Group, Inc., where he currently serves as a financial advisor. Outside of finance, he is the owner of DB Floors LLC, a residential flooring business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Kimberly Plzak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a small micro flower farm called Bloom of Avon, which sells flowers to florists and retail customers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew O'Hara is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and First National Bank, as well as work at Kent State University. Previously, he was involved with Colortone Staging and Rentals for four years. Strategic Advisers LLC, part of Fidelity Investments, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Kateryna Puchowicz is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and METLIFE. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a sales associate at Home Depot. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Raymond Sussel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Stoneridge of Geauga Homeowners Association in Chagrin Falls, OH. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary offerings, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

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.

Alexander Szarka is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016 and operates Szarka Financial since 2011. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with investment implementation tailored to client objectives across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

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.

Todd Guilliam is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. He previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities from 2009, spanning Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Guilliam has a role as co-trustee for a wealth management 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and summary letters.

Wendi Devan Glovna is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1998. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Nicholas Manson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Manson serves as an Honorary Advisory Council Member for Marietta College's Business & Economics department, providing curriculum guidance and support to students. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jennifer Danko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Bradley Shook is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in oil and gas royalty ventures, including Killbuck Creek Partners and Killbuck Creek Outdoors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm has a large national presence, with approximately 23,701 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Dean Brennan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Wadsworth, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Baird, he worked at NOW Valet Co. and Kent State University. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to complex and non-traditional investments.

Michael Clark is a Planning Consultant at the Fairlawn Investor Center. In this role, he assists clients with designing and updating their financial plans and ensures they have the appropriate resources as they progress toward their retirement goals. Michael works closely with the Wealth Management Team to support clients throughout their retirement journey. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant since 2025, Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. This experience has contributed to his understanding of client needs and financial planning strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include board games, cooking and baking, hiking, outdoor adventures, puzzles, and traveling.

Michael Shea is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Shea also manages Shea Financial Services, LLC, where he provides financial planning and investment advice. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of financial advisers and multiple platforms.