Donald Qualters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and First Dominion Capital Corp. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Slyman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2002. He leads Slyman Wealth Management, focusing on developing customized wealth management strategies tailored to individual client financial goals. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, including individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. John holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and is a graduate of St. Edward High School. From 2019 through 2024, John has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. He is committed to providing appropriate wealth strategies and clearly communicating these to clients, supported by an experienced team. Outside of his professional career, John is a former board member of the St. Edward High School alumni association. He resides in Westlake with his wife Elisa and their children, Jaeden and Eliana. His personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Minotti is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a prior role at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has experience in hospitality and retail, including positions at Westwood Country Club and Minotti's Wine and Liquor. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lauren D Itto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for five years at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and five years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicholas Bloomhuff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise for seven years and at Maria Gardens Center for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and consulting services.

J Parker is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Berea, Ohio, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Parker Wealth Management and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Osaic, he spent over a decade at these firms. Outside of his advisory work, Parker volunteers with the Northern Ohio Golf Association and serves as a walking scorer at USGA and PGA Tour golf events. He is also actively involved in community service through roles such as Financial Secretary for the Olmsted Falls Kiwanis Club and Treasurer of his local Bluegrass Homeowner’s Association. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Michael Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westlake, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a board member of Ronald McDonald Charities Northeast Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kathryn Brahler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as positions outside finance at 1st Day School Supplies and Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Warren Cox is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS since 2007 and has been with Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1996. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and capital markets activities.

William Theis Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a nationwide network of advisers.

Joseph Goebel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank since 2019 and Charles Schwab since 2017, with prior experience at CSX Transportation from 2015 to 2017. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large client base supported by a centralized operational structure.

Kevin Quigley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm oversees third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Mitva Shah is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2025. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved in various positions including a part-time role at Dina's Pizza and Pub. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a wide network of representatives and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Timothy Connors is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-founder of Scales and Tails of Ohio, a business he has been involved with since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Brent Silver is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and PNC Investments and is currently associated with Meaden & Moore, where he supports financial planning and wealth management activities. Outside of his advisory roles, Silver serves as a councilman for Orange Village, Ohio, participating in local governance. Cetera operates as a multi-manager platform, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment and advisory services, featuring model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and bespoke strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Mary Giardina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, she worked for five years with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She is a board member of Hillel at Kent State University and manages an online teaching resource through Teachers Pay Teachers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Jacob Snyder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Resolute Lacrosse and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has experience in athletics administration from The Ohio State University Department of Athletics. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Stephen Kulikowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and worked previously at Ohio Desk from 2003 to 2017. Kulikowski serves on the Padua Franciscan High School Endowment Board in Parma, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

David Lavelle is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 1993. He is based in Cleveland Heights, OH. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Estate Planning & Advisory Council at Case Western Reserve University and is a board member on the Advancement Committee for Ruffing Montessori School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm is noted for its extensive advisor and branch network, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Donald Cass is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, all with Charles Schwab since 1998. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.