David Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1974 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board for New Directions for Living and as Co-President of the Board for Western Reserve Community Development Corporation, both nonprofit organizations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations by combining internal and third-party portfolio management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Daniel Mckenna is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, with 39 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at UBS since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

David Mercado is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of the KMME Group located in Pepper Pike and Westlake, Ohio. He has been with Merrill/Bank of America since 2010 and joined the KMM Group as a Financial Advisor in 2017. David serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on a personalized, goals-based approach to financial planning and investment management. With over two decades of experience, David provides comprehensive strategies encompassing retirement planning, estate considerations, risk management, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Associate Market Executive for Merrill's Northeast Ohio Market—where he led the Financial Advisor Development Program—and Wealth Management Banking Regional Manager covering multiple states. His earlier career includes roles in middle market commercial real estate lending, retail banking, and insurance. David holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and maintains a Personal Investment Advisor designation. He has been involved with Trinity Lakewood Community Outreach and focuses his community efforts on addressing food insecurity and low-cost housing. Residing in Avon, Ohio, David lives with his wife Samantha; they have four children, one grandson, and two dogs.

Teresa Brennan is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Baird since 2019 and previously spent five years at St Christopher School. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2025, offering strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, tax management, and direct indexing, with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Janet Padula is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cheryl Lidawer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to joining Fidelity. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Brandon Owen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Middlefield Banking Company, and Citizens Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor client investment strategies.

Matthew Puflea is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has worked with Solon Investment Services, Inc. since 2014 and is the owner of Solon Road Partners LLC, a real estate brokerage entity associated with his practice location. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Paul Guzi is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity, having been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Signature Consulting for US Bank and Northwestern Mutual. He works for Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Howard Schulman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 20 years. Outside of advising, Schulman serves as a trustee administering a family trust. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various investment types.

Luke Losik is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He leads a dedicated team of advisors and partners focused on delivering quality interactions and financial plans to clients, aligning with Fidelity's commitment to excellence. Luke has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles since 2011. His prior positions include Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Retirement Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, and Investment Solution Representative, demonstrating a comprehensive background in financial advisory and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Luke enjoys family activities, fishing, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Andrew Bragg is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Northeast Ohio. He works directly with individuals, families, and business owners to help organize, simplify, and optimize their financial lives. His approach involves understanding what matters most to each client and building tailored strategies to pursue their financial goals with confidence. Leveraging the resources of Merrill Lynch, Andrew provides access to a range of solutions and specialists covering areas such as retirement planning, education funding, risk management, and long-term wealth preservation. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew earned his High School Diploma from the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow and attended Lorain County Community College, though he did not receive a degree. He aims to create a supportive environment that empowers clients to make informed decisions and focus on their priorities.

Jennifer Chinn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Huntington National Bank, and Portage Community Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to client goals using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christine Geissinger is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Chagrin Falls, OH. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Maser is a CFP® certificant with over 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of a book on surfing and engages in musical arrangement sales and nature sounds recording through his personal ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, serving clients with a broad planning menu including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Russel Kendall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Solon, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at One Life America, Technical Consumer Products, and American Eagle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

George Malaska II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the collection and sale of honey through his business, Buckeye Bee Company. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a large institutional platform offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Delahunt is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2017, with prior roles at Charles Schwab, Ruffalo Noel Levitz, and Miami University. Delahunt serves as a board member of North Coast Young Professionals in Sandusky, Ohio. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

David Dal Broi is a CFA® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones. He has prior experience working at Leonteq Securities and Saxo Capital Markets in Hong Kong. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies with a fiduciary standard.

Ishan Modi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including Solomon Page and Stratos Wealth Partners, and is involved in a data analysis project for The Pennsylvania State University’s Housing and Food Services, which originated as part of his master's capstone. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.