Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Avon Lake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she conducts business under Stratus Advisors, contracting with various long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Jon Shane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Merrill since 1981, concurrently serving at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for family-related irrevocable insurance and residence trusts. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform.

William Perkins IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following 14 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and other roles dating back to 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through a separate business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and managed account solutions across a broad range of investment products.

Gregory Crissman is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring wealth planning strategies for clients and their families. Gregory has over 20 years of experience at Fidelity Investments, having held several roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Private Access Relationship Manager; Investor Center Investments Representative; and Customer Service Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Representative at Vista Financial Group. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory enjoys baseball, family activities, gardening, golf, music, and traveling.

Maxwell Grundy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CarbonWeb, The Mormile Agency, and Ryan King Insurance & Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul La Banc III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Bethany Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC based in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Adams/Adams, Gut, & Associates. She is the owner and registered agent of MindBodySoul&Money, LTD, a holding company with investments in local laundry businesses. 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 when recommending investment strategies.

Nathan Bowman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held roles with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Rome Fire Department, and Morgan Hose Company. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering comprehensive financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing multiple program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Steven Berman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Gathering Place, a nonprofit organization in Beachwood, OH, and is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Zamorek is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FedEx Ground, Empower Retirement, and Progressive. He has also been involved with Downtown McCarthys outside of his advisory work. Merrill offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies within Bank of America’s broader platform.

William Quayle Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and Primerica Financial Services since 1980. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Paul Fox is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of Cleveland Project Northern Ireland, focusing on strategic planning for the foundation’s future growth. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits and Lifetime Financial Growth. He also has experience working at The Ohio State University Student Union during his studies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through multiple program sponsors and third-party managers.

Steven Marks is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Cetera Advisor Networks. Marks is also involved in fixed insurance products as an agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Thomas Arbeznik is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Baird in 2018. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and customized investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jamie Frayman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Jamie worked at Dick's Sporting Goods for three years. Jamie holds the Series 66 credential. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering non-discretionary planning and portfolio recommendations supported by extensive research and affiliate services.

Catherine Foltz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michelle Herman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and PNC Investments. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in life, long-term care, and disability insurance sales through Crump Life Insurance. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

John Hibshman is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years before joining Osaic in 2025. He holds a Series 63 designation and also has an insurance agent role offering fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers.

Jordan Lefko is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 60 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Cantella & Co., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Lefko serves on the boards of the Gross Schechter Day School and Menorah Park Home for the Aged. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.