Nicholas Tibaldi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concurrent Advisors for four years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to support client decision-making.

Elizabeth Rowles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Kent State University and the Streetsboro City School District, and she was self-employed for seven years. Rowles also earns royalties from publishing books through Amazon KDP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a wide range of households and organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bradley Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework applied in investment recommendations.

Scott Myers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Quick & Reilly, Inc., and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of representatives who may use LPL Research model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, or customized strategies.

Daniel Di Blasi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Lincoln Financial. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Dan DiBlasi Photography, providing general photographic services including portraits and event photography. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Scott Simmerer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Concurrent Advisors and Oleinik Financial, alongside a long tenure with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Nicholas Baase is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a variety of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Laura Lamarca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a sales and marketing consultant for a retail and online store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, primarily acting in an advisory capacity for clients’ plans.

Timothy O'Keeffe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds a Series 63 designation. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michele Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Raymond James, and PNC Investments. Johnson also operates Elevated Wealth Solutions LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers multiple program options and investment approaches supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

Justin Petty is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial since 2020, as well as prior positions at Energy Harbor, Performance Bicycle, and FirstEnergy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account program options while maintaining planning and management as separate services.

Michael Grote is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in the car wash and retail sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Scott Fischer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ goals, leveraging insights from Merrill and resources from Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Scott joined Merrill in 2005 after a career in private industry where he served as President and CEO of a regional distribution business. He combines his business management experience with wealth management expertise to offer clients a distinctive approach to portfolio risk management. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree from Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certificant. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys biking, golfing, and running. He resides in Solon with his wife.

Kathleen Futey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2003 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Sonkin Cellars, a wine-making business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a large network of advisors with diversified investment strategies and a variety of financial and operational tools.

Holly Traegner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for family members. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Ziegler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kirtland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and concurrently at Quicken Loans since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Ziegler serves as a Council Member at Large for the City of Kirtland and is an assistant high school football coach for Kirtland Local Schools. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Lucas is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. Previously, he was involved with Space Dog Properties, LLC for 13 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support non-discretionary investment decisions.

Michael Foliano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports clients by creating wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and align with clients' priorities. His approach includes leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Michael’s professional expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a high school diploma from Solon and a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.

Alexandria Hodge is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2021, as well as prior experience at Mgo Inc. and Kent State University. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jameson Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on building long-term relationships with clients that extend beyond transactional financial advice. He assists retirees, executives, business owners, and young families in navigating important financial decisions related to retirement planning, estate planning, wealth management, and long-term financial security. His approach centers on understanding individual goals, values, and concerns to help clients move closer to achieving what matters most to them. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Jameson spent years in business development working alongside Fortune 500 companies and served 14 years in the military. These experiences contribute to the discipline, integrity, and service-minded approach he brings to his client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and carries a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His memberships include the American Legion and VFW. Jameson is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Restore, and Ronald McDonald House. He is also engaged in his church community. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family, and he is a proud father of two children.