Colleen Saari is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2020. Prior to this, Saari was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Begin Again Jewelry Co. and held roles at The Harp and Heather B Moore Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Philip Lago is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Solon, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked for MML Investors Services and Regal Financial/Mass Mutual from 2019 to 2026. Lago serves as a board member for the Northern Ohio chapter of Folds of Honor, supporting community events and fundraisers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment options and tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets across a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Will Lyle is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he currently works with ultra-high-net-worth families to manage the complexities of their wealth. He is a CFP4 professional and part of Fidelity Private Wealth Management, focusing on a collaborative approach that combines Fidelity's extensive resources with personalized service. Will brings 19 years of industry experience, having held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, including Vice President, Wealth Planner, and Financial Consultant. Prior to that, he worked in various financial advisory and client management roles at CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, Merrill Lynch, OneAmerica, and Transamerica from 2006 onward. He resides in Ohio with his wife and three sons. Outside of his professional work, Will enjoys boating on Lake Erie, supporting local youth hockey, and participating in his local church community.

Sasha Dietsche is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, Dietsche worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Dietsche is involved in sales with Paperpie in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Mohammad Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities since 2023. Prior to his current roles, his background includes positions outside the financial industry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities while delivering non-discretionary wealth advisory services.

Brian Self is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Scottrade Investment Management. He is based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Dennis Jackson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Broadview Heights, Ohio, holding 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and managing his own legal services firm, Dennis C. Jackson Co LPA, since 1993. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sailboat rental business. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and technology tools for operational and research support.

Matthew Petersen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with J.P. Morgan entities since 2016, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Daniel Bralliar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and previously at Osaic FA, Inc. and Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as executive secretary for the Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Federation of the USA and is a partner and chief instructor at the Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Tovia Widman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 55 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a wide range of financial products.

Matthew Holmes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milan, Ohio, holding seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Grundfos Pumps Corp. and Weir Minerals North America. Outside of his advisory work, Holmes owns and operates TMH Services, LLC, a general handyman and repair services business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Seth Workman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. Outside of advising, he is the owner of HighDive Partners LLC, a business providing culinary expertise and assistance in securing funding for business owners. LPL Enterprise offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services.

Giade Ensley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2026. Prior to joining Schwab, their experience includes various roles primarily outside the financial industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside due diligence on alternative investments.

Kevin Forney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Christopher Roborecki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tree farming, managing The Roborecki Tree Farm in Boston Heights, Ohio. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement with a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Trevor Valentine is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chase Investment Services, Fifth Third Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methodologies and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Thomas Jewett is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Foundations Worldwide Inc. and in automotive and educational sectors. Jewett is a committee member of the HIT Living Foundation, where he volunteers on the finance and investment committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Thomas Rogers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Marcus Werther is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Nuveen. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a single-family real estate rental property. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, primarily utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Nicholas Di Santo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for CHN Housing Partners, a nonprofit focused on sustainable neighborhoods and community development in Cleveland. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.