Christian Benninghofen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Fidelity and its related entities since 1996, including roles at Strategic Advisers Inc and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Bryan Barragate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working across different entities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its 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.

Robert Mastrangelo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. He also serves the City of Highland Heights and participates as a poll worker in local elections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Matthew Vulku is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Trust, NCA Financial, and Ohio State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team.

Kenneth Hight is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked in the education sector, including positions at Columbus City Schools and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions.

James Carpas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He focuses on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. James collaborates closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his advisory role, James is actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Pervis Stepney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2000, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in its investment process.

Craig Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Karla Frascarelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and models to assist clients in developing comprehensive financial plans.

Raven Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Key worked at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company and has held various roles across education, construction, and mortgage industries. Outside of finance, Key is involved in dog breeding as the sole proprietor of Fraser Bernese Mountain Dogs and serves as Vice President of the North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Eric Stephenson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching football. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a comprehensive platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Brian Miller is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after 18 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Miller is based in Independence, OH. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Elaine Straub is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center and teaches business courses as an adjunct faculty member at Cuyahoga Community College. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a wide range of brokerage, advisory, and retirement planning services through its extensive network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms.

Erin Barr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, she worked for six years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary for Apex Detail & Tint, a business owned by her husband, where she manages the company's bookkeeping. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and also specializes in municipal and public finance through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Lori Silverstein is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2017, following six years at key Investment Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services, focusing on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Kathleen Kesselem is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides customized plans through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kerry Hawkins is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have worked since 2017. In their current role, they collaborate with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans that are designed to be flexible and easy to understand, considering multiple potential outcomes. Their approach focuses on building trusting relationships to serve as a dedicated financial professional throughout various life events. Kerry's career at Fidelity Investments includes progressive experience, starting as a Financial Representative in 2017, moving through roles such as Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant, and advancing to Financial Consultant before their current position. They hold a California Insurance License, enabling them to provide insurance-related financial advice. Outside of their professional responsibilities, Kerry is interested in family activities, gardening, parenthood, pets, and reading.

Ricardo Popovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Amy Gorno is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Funds Distributor, LLC and PNC Capital Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an e-commerce business called Matteos Bazaar. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from a wide investable universe.

Richard Pollock Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2013. He has 24 years of industry experience. Pollock serves as president of Sarjac, Inc. and Sarjac Financial, and he is also president and a board member of the Union Club of Cleveland. Additionally, he volunteers with the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic and owns a bed and breakfast in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.