Louis Wargo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 20 years at FSC Securities Corporation and three years at OSAIC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ryan Gillespie is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior work experience at Sherwin Williams and various other roles before entering the financial industry. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party providers.

Timothy May is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at LRC Realty and Mr. T's Jewelry. He also engages in sales of investment-related products and provides referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Janet Keener is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Steven Podhradsky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and GPS Financial Group. Podhradsky previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2017 before returning in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Logan Cingel is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Ohio University, Hudson Country Club, Sunrun Inc., Antonio's Pizzeria, and Solon City Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers diverse investment implementation options across multiple platforms and employs both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Matthew Bell is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Orveon Global and held other various roles before entering financial advising. 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 large network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Karen Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Strongsville, OH, and has one year of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial and Ta-Check Financial since 2025. Outside of her advisory roles, she has involvement with Quiet Storm Holdings and Northeast Bancorp of America Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to manage assets both discretionarily and non-discretionarily.

Kyle Holdsworth is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2023, following three years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent agent for fixed insurance products and participates in a financial services LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions.

Ryan Radonich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including prior experience with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Radonich serves as Chief Operations Officer at Chagrin Valley Dental and is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of Lakeside Holdings, LLC and a tree farm in Novelty, Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach emphasizes personalized assessment and matches clients to proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Matthew Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a professor teaching business courses at Ohio Business College. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm integrates its investment management with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes manager-selection capabilities and tax-focused strategies.

Robert Ross is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021 and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc and Integrity Financial Services, Inc. Ross also serves as president of IFS Partners Agency, Inc. and holds a voluntary advisory board position with the Kairos Wellness Center in Akron, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Sheppard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Ganley Honda from 2010 to 2018. Sheppard has served as a past president and volunteer board member for the Broadview Heights Lion’s Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Budzik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Strongsville, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and 2006, respectively, and a 27-year tenure with North Royalton City Schools. In addition to advisory services, he has involvement in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a large network of advisors and offices.

Brian Groves is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Axa Advisors, National Interstate, and the City of Stow Fire Department. Outside of finance, he is an allied member of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, covering a broad range of investment products and fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Thomas Kefalos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties. 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Patton Teagle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Denise Marko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she spent 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various advisory roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Niniek Sulandari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seven Hills, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates World Bee Candle Co, a candle-making business that raises funds for student education on honey bees and pollinators. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services with a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.