Douglas Emery is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc for 15 years. Outside of advising, Emery is involved in firearms instruction as a registered pistol instructor and range safety officer, and he serves as president of a nonprofit focused on firearms training for local law enforcement. He is also president of several small businesses related to security services and firearms products, and he is writing an action adventure book about the investment industry and armed personal security. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Marcus Debaldo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at Austintown Local Schools and Youngstown State University, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Rogue Wave Auto Wash. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

William Miner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. William serves a diverse clientele focusing on areas such as education planning, family wealth management, institutional investment consulting, retirement income, and small business strategies. He holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). William earned both a Bachelor's Degree, magna cum laude, and a Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University. Throughout his career, he has received recognition including being named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times between 2018 and 2026, as well as Forbes/SHOOK's "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2017 and 2018. He is also a member of the Miner Wealth Management Team, which was named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2025 and 2026. Born and raised in Mahoning County, William resides in Lowellville with his wife Melissa and their three children. Outside of work, he coaches his children in sporting activities and enjoys baseball, basketball, billiards, camping, chess, cooking, football, golfing, spending time with family, and traveling. William actively participates in community organizations including United Way, Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (where he serves as a board member), Rotary, and the American Heart Association.

Thomas Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of an oil and gas royalty interest in New Martinsville, West Virginia. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Cucitrone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa O’bryant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following seven years with Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Studio Oxygen Yoga in Canfield, Ohio, where she works as an assistant cook. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Frank Mindicino is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 1981, totaling 45 years of industry experience. He has served in multiple roles within Ameriprise and is involved in providing consulting services to financial advisors through his business, P.G.P. Advisors, LLC. Mindicino also holds board positions with UPMC Hospital and eCenter@LindenPointe, and participates in leadership education for financial service firms through NGCSA, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment framework.

Michael Thomas Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including co-owning and managing self-service laundromats and a tap room in Ohio. Stifel serves a broad client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Callie Lucich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Poland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at BNY Mellon for four years. She is also an associate financial advisor with Integrated Professional Partners, LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Zachary Machuga is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously worked at Maxim Healthcare Services, Waynesburg University, and Sportsworld. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dominic Naples is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Farmers National Bank, Baird Brothers, and Robert F Naples DO Inc. Outside of advising, he is a 50% owner of 2 Brothers Properties Ltd, a business involved in rental property renovations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of managed account programs, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

William Melago is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Warren, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a previous position with the City of Youngstown. Prior to entering finance, he spent 15 years at Pizza Joe's. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering customized investment solutions through a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence.

Robert Ferraro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Youngstown, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for 10 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a personal business focused on employee benefits and tax preparation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Krista Cartwright is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public in Ohio and serves as power of attorney and executrix for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Timm Schreiber is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Canfield Fair Foundation and the Western Reserve Village Foundation, and is a director and chairman of the Audit and Budget Committee for the Mahoning County Agriculture Society. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Thomas Shortreed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Warren, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Personality Profiles LLC, a company that provides a profiling system to help advisors understand clients’ relationships with money, risk, and trust. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on customized written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income advice primarily to clients with substantial investable assets.

James Aeppli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. His broader career includes over 20 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Joseph Musolino is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Katie Mcdermott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with advisors like Mcdermott.

Ryan Wilson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson serves as Vice President of Recreation and Executive Board Member for the Canfield Soccer Club, helping to organize and run the local youth summer soccer league. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.