Gary Peterson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has a background that includes tax preparation through his seasonal business, Financial Resource Center. In addition, he holds a Notary Public commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Alissa Hitchcock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Stow, OH, holding CFP®, Series 66, and Series 65 designations with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sequoia Financial Group, LLC for four years and has a background that includes roles at Ohio University, Hastings Waterworks, and Hudson School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and access to separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kay Auwerter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd for 14 years and Equitable Advisors for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Ryan Brennan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Barbara Thacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as trustee of her father's irrevocable trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering tailored recommendations supported by firm research and planning tools. The firm’s services include a broad range of planning areas and integrate advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Spencer Chippi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials. He joined UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience in various industries including food service and manufacturing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and banking solutions.

Maureen Beno is a financial professional with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Vantage Financial Group from 2007 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, Beno serves as treasurer for the nonprofit organization Super Heroes to Kids in Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across various program structures.

Jon Sedlacek is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and involves in related business activities including the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Sedlacek is also the owner of Jon Sedlacek & Associates, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates through a large network of advisors and delivers model-based investment recommendations supported by unaffiliated asset managers and custodial services.

Paul Sheeks III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Sheeks serves on the finance committee of Grace House Akron, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Meredith Marchand is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering various investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies.

Michael Krupa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Key Investment Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through detailed Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach uses internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to support asset allocation and withdrawal strategies within a framework influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Sara Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across a broad investable universe, and it serves both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory roles.

Vasana Lipke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been a part of the team since September 2014. Prior to joining Merrill, she gained experience in the banking industry. Vasana holds FINRA Series 7, SIE, and 66 registrations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She collaborates with a team dedicated to providing personalized wealth management services tailored to the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Vasana emphasizes building deep rapport with clients to understand what matters most to them and to create customized wealth management approaches that adapt to changing life circumstances and market conditions. Outside of her professional role, Vasana is involved with the National Kidney Foundation. She enjoys activities such as antiquing, biking, camping, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Katrina Russo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, and PNC Investments. Russo is based in Ravenna, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gautam Pai is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved as a founding board member and finance committee member of The Joishy-Pai Sezary Syndrome Society, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 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, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Lahiff is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Streetsboro, OH, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ronald Dunk is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Securities America Advisors, and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small hobby farm where he raises lambs and sells chicken eggs. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Jonathon Lenehan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work history including roles at Proforma and the University of Kentucky. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Justin Plunkett is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Cedar Ridge Cross Country Booster Club, assisting with fundraising and operational management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Kelly Pariso is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Akron, OH since 2005. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates for over 18 years. Outside of her advisory role, Pariso is president of the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Club, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, delivering written recommendations and ongoing advice that incorporate asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.