Ryan Bergen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2022, he spent four years in full-time education. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a range of clients including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers diverse portfolio strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party advisers, as well as trust and insurance administration services.

David Rome is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Aurum Wealth Management Group LLC for six years, as well as at Bank of America and Merrill for four years each. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment process combining passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. 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 professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Alexander Barclay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment models, while generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than providing individual security recommendations.

James Steinmetz is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has held roles in diverse fields including food service and mortgage lending. Outside of his advisory work, Steinmetz is involved with Western Reserve Distillers, where he assists with food preparation and service. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dennis Schwartz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for Newman & Company CPAs for eight years. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a broad network of advisors and affiliated entities.

Todd Carmel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2012 and is the owner of TDM Financial LLC. Additionally, he is a partner in TDA LLC and involved in an agricultural business, Mother Earth Real Estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ian Huber is an advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining the firm, he operated R&E Ground Keeping LLC and worked as a self-employed contractor. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through its Private Wealth Management department, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that include separately managed account programs and tax-management strategies. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and provides municipal advisory services alongside its investment advisory business.

Brian Cline is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hudson, Ohio, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms including Cookson Peirce & Co., Citizens Securities Inc., and Allstate Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Heather Sara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nicholas Gelder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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 recommendations.

James Corrigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity and related firms, as well as a one-year tenure at DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

Paul Sabataitis is a financial advisor with Cetera in North Olmsted, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his financial career, he serves as a part-time firefighter with the Village of Gates Mills Fire Department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

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 financial advisor at LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, OH, holding the Series 66 designation. She joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience in education and library services. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools.

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.

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 at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Best Buy from 2019 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both third-party advisory platforms and proprietary offerings.