Steven Wickstrom is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with high net worth families, individuals, and successful business owners to develop and review financial goals, providing personalized wealth management strategies that address various client needs including retirement planning, legacy planning, and portfolio management. His approach involves working closely with clients to create a financial strategy tailored to their long-term objectives. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with professional organizations such as the National Association of Plan Advisors and FINRA. He participates in local community events and expresses an interest in activities such as cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, and watching movies.

Todd Carmel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He is the owner of TDM Financial LLC and a partner in TDA LLC, with additional involvement in agricultural business through Mother Earth Real Estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by asset-allocation analysis and firm research.

Heather Sara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various entities within JPMorgan Chase since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Gelder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2019, previously working at Northwestern Mutual and Nationwide Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Patricia Orantek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of investment products and services.

Jesse Vitu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience that focuses on their personal and financial objectives. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager, gaining diverse experience within the financial services industry. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Jesse worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Wealth Impact Advisors and began his career as a Financial Advisor's Assistant at Bridgewater Financial Group. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in holistic financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jesse enjoys activities such as board games, comedy, family activities, playing musical instruments, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Todd Rohrer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Peak Brokerage Services, Blackridge Asset Management, and Prudential. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies through HFS Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Jennifer George is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Creekside Financial Advisors LLC, she worked in education and public library services. Jennifer took two years as a stay-at-home parent before beginning her financial advising career. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Scott Tinter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Strongsville, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with AK Management Group, LLC, where he acts as a lender focused on real estate investing activities. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, primarily under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

William Zufall III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Zufall serves as the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Highland Local Schools in Medina, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Connor Dionisopoulos is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides financial planning and guidance tailored to clients' needs, including point-in-time transactions and ongoing advisory relationships. He leverages Fidelity's resources to address key financial topics important to his clients. Connor began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2022, progressing through roles such as Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Retirement Planning Services Associate at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional role, Connor is a dedicated Cleveland Browns fan, enjoys fitness, football, golf, music, and reading, and is a pet owner as well as an uncle.

Joseph Caruso Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 52 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Darrin Plys is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a separate business entity formed for property management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

John Paul Gromofsky is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Sotera Health Company and Sherwin Williams Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals who utilize various portfolio management and platform solutions.

Harold Colston II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Best Buy from 2019 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managed accounts.

Charles Erbs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Infinium Wall Systems and Blue Technologies before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Helaina Behm is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, her work history includes roles at Gilbane Building Company, Bowling Green State University, and the Behm Family Funeral Home. She is involved with Grifols Plasma/Biolife and maintains part-time employment in food service and funeral home operations. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Coleen Paradissis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Alexandra Paul is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Service Representative at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2012. Throughout her career, Alexandra has focused on guiding clients through financial planning by understanding their unique aspirations and developing tailored financial strategies. She is committed to helping clients plan for a secure future and supports them in pursuing their financial goals with confidence.

Dean Leonakis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent agent involved in outside fixed insurance sales. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.