Wendy Swantek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Buckeye Music Boosters of Medina County and is the treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 500. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Jacobs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in North Olmsted, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience, all with Cambridge. Jacobs also operates under the trade name Szarka Financial and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm offers various investment implementation options tailored to client objectives through a network of independent financial professionals.

Leslie Szarka is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 15 years and has operated Szarka Financial Management since 1987. Szarka is also an author of financial books. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Modesto Ruggiero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2007 and also has a long tenure with Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1998. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Steven Mattern is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held previous roles at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and AMFG Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a coach for the Special Olympics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supporting a range of program structures and custody relationships.

Zachary Woodring is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Huntington National Bank. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, combining fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds, and is known for its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio development.

Jeffrey Brausch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1989. He serves as Chairman of the Black River Education & Wellness Foundation, a charitable organization focused on wellness and education in northern Ohio. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments and lending arrangements through its capital-markets platform.

Michael Di Franco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Flagstar Bank and in various customer service roles, including at Rego Brothers Lake Road Market. Outside of advising, he works as a team member in the deli department of a local grocery store. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Kevin Applegate is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Jack Langhals is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Central Insurance. Outside of finance, he is involved in his family’s real estate and auction company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Janna Kepner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cunningham also serves as an OSJ principal and compliance principal for other financial and advisory businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services with various portfolio management options, leveraging multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Kayrene Learned is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and First Federal of Lakewood. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven guidance, supported by a large client base and integrated operational structure.

Gregory Locker is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997, including over two decades with Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a house rental business in Avon Lake, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s model combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Patrick Holland is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory group for the Huron Yacht Club, a private nonprofit, where he helps analyze financials and assist with budgeting and operational decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of products and research to tailor client strategies.

Sarah Canitia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia Station, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent eight years as a stay-at-home mother. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 2Uercus Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Katrina Pacyna is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to her current role, she was involved with St. Albert the Great School, where she supervised children during recess and assisted in the lunchroom. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sean O'Reilly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in ownership of several related investment businesses, including STO Wealth Manager, LLC, and Your Bridge Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Emila Ashdown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Emila is also a licensed notary in Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and multiple advisory programs through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

John Clemens is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he serves as a board member for Town Homes of Ohio City and makes appearances for the Cleveland Cavaliers as a professional athlete. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with customized investment strategies implemented through internal and third-party managers.