Brian Groves is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Axa Advisors, National Interstate, and the City of Stow Fire Department. Outside of finance, he is an allied member of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, covering a broad range of investment products and fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Benjamin Isroff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jason Menta is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop, implement, and evolve customized financial plans that align with their unique financial situations. He has over 15 years of experience working with Fidelity clients, having held multiple positions within the company since 2011, including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jason worked as a Collections Professional at NES and MBNA from 2000 to 2011. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jason has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, football, music, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Justin Yates is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and a fiduciary standard of care.

John Evans II is a Wealth Management Advisor with the KMME Group at Merrill in Pepper Pike, Ohio. He specializes in providing planning, advice, and portfolio management strategies to high net worth families and institutions. John holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, focusing on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio construction. Before joining Merrill, John was a Partner at a Cleveland-based institutional consulting firm where he worked with endowments, foundations, nonprofits, and pension plans. He started his career at Goldman Sachs in New York, spending seven years there and most recently serving as Vice President and Portfolio Manager for foundation and endowment clients across the United States. John graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife reside in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and they have three children. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hunting, and traveling.

Eugene Tsirlin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and affiliated firms since 2007 and also leads EMRJ LLC as owner and president. Outside of finance, Tsirlin works part-time as a language interpreter. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm that offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Amanda Cairns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with over 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at PNC Bank prior to joining Morgan Stanley. She began her current role in 2024. 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 supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bo Li is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Bo Li is active in several community and cultural organizations, serving as president of the US China Culture & Business Association and the Ohio Chinese Golf Association, and holds leadership roles in other nonprofit and international trade groups. He is also an ordained minister and involved in business development for a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, operating nationally through a large network of independent advisors.

Monica Hines is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2014 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2024. Outside of finance, she has been involved with E-Protocal / MBH Global Communications since 2000. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Stephen Putinski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a finance committee member at Canterbury Golf Club, where he participates in budget and long-range planning discussions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jackie Brick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and bookkeeper for John Brick Construction, a company he has been involved with since 1985. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports both wrap-fee programs and institutional consulting across a broad network.

Bradley Toth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Rising Leaders Council at The Gathering Place, a charitable organization. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Barna is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management, Equitable Advisors LLC, and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Vault Financial Group, LLC, a business related to his activities at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and portfolio management options supported by research and technology.

Lisa Klima is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2015 and holds the Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by extensive research and various portfolio management styles.

Ryan Kleve is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesterland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an inside linebackers coach for the West Geauga High School football team. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Heather Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cleveland, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has served in advisory and supervisory roles at Vantage Financial Group since 2014 and is also an advisory representative at FM Strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing various program structures and affiliations.

Connor Bechtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Orange, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Miami University and the Great Parks of Hamilton County. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Antal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Grace Church of Greater Akron, and Macy's Inc. He is based in Aurora, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Peter Kaplan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He is president of PK Financial Group Inc., a wealth management and retirement plan management business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and uses various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Brian Zeid is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Beachwood, Ohio. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he holds partial ownership in several healthcare-related businesses focused on hormone replacement therapy and a pharmacy specializing in hormone therapy prescriptions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and clients with unique needs, using proprietary research and planning tools.