Larry Rubenstein is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. He serves as trustee of a family revocable living trust, overseeing investment decisions and responding to family inquiries. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct diversified portfolios for individual and institutional investors.

David P. Staats is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a course on investing at the University of Akron. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates both as a broker-dealer and an investment adviser, offering a range of capital markets and wealth management services.

Robert Abramson is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Abramson has ownership interests in Sagemark Financial, LLC and Abramson GP, LLC, which are investment-related business activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services that address various aspects of wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering a broad range of planning services to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

John Schaly is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC and Ashland University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs for implementation.

Norman Mulder is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Topucu, LLC and Topucu Corrections, LLC, and he founded the Topucu Foundation. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Jennifer Ramsey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Stratos Wealth Partners, Key Investment Services, PNC Wealth Management, ValMark Advisers, UBS Financial Services, and KeyBanc Capital Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Kent Downing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent four years with Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides a wide range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Mark Ruby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner in two businesses, Five Ruby's LLC and Momentum Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Danny Skrbis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kirtland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Skrbis serves on the Board of Directors for Slovenska Pristava and is the Camp Director for Camp Pristava, a Slovenian Catholic summer camp for children associated with local Slovenian schools and communities. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm providing retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Julie Nootbaar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Burkhart & Co. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance brokering with Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ryan White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, and Citizens Bank. Ryan is based in Elyria, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Metzger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc., serving clients for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Metzger is involved with Dennis C. Jackson Co., LPA, where he provides legal services including estate planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brian Esten is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. for five years and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational resources.

Brian Morton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial, and First Allied Advisory Services. He is also registered as a representative for Michael Leonakis. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a range of third-party advisory models and does not sponsor its own wrap fee program.

Gary Fee is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with several investment management firms, focusing on creating customized portfolios tailored to each client's specific needs. Gary delivers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding clients' life priorities and financial aspirations. Gary holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and was a four-year varsity letter winner on the wrestling team. He is affiliated with the professional organization Wrestlers in Business. Gary leverages the resources and advisory services of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to assist clients with complex financial decisions. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and participating in various outdoor activities and sports.

Tayshon Blackwell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and the Cleveland State University Finance Department. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Matthew Long is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Strategic Advisers, Inc. He is also associated as an employee with Momentum Wealth Partners. 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 institutional investors. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Anna Gerber is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a retail store clerk at Ann Taylor in Westlake, Ohio. 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.

Mark Vlacovsky is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at various Cetera affiliates and other financial services firms. Outside of advisory work, he has involvement in several business ventures spanning multiple years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and unaffiliated strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets and supported by more than 10,000 advisors.

Peter Bahner is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Enterprise since 2024. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Bahner is also a nonprofit board member at Bowling Green State University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL Research and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.