Thomas Minnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Blackstone Wealth Management, Inc., and Legacy Investment Group LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches alongside technology tools to support client solutions.

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.

Codi Pizer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, Pizer worked at The Huntington Investment Company and PNC Wealth Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diana Meller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Diana earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. Her role focuses on providing financial planning and investment advisory services to clients.

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.

Nathan Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of Marathon Financial Services and serves on the board of Achieve Adoption as treasurer. Thomas is also a co-author of a book and is involved with the Kent State Community Board as a volunteer and board member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

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.

Andrew Petros is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2024 and is also affiliated with PK Financial. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that includes financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines model-based asset allocation with portfolio optimization tools and offers a variety of discretionary and third-party management options.

Jon Jenkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013, working out of Chagrin Falls, OH. 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 under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Norman Mays is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Kyle Langerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support clients’ planning needs.

Zachery Cove is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregory Pospichel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Cullen Financial Advisors, Sagepoint Financial, and EisnerAmper LLP. Outside of advising, he owns a CPA practice providing tax preparation and planning services. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based asset allocation strategies. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and a range of investment programs and platforms.

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.

Sean Dobbins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2016, with prior experience at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Advance Capital Management Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

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.