Erica Stark is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with the firm since 2016 and is also the owner of Taxes Accounting Payroll & Planning LLC, where she provides tax preparation services. Additionally, she has experience working with Tailgate USA. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, employing both proprietary and third-party managed programs, and operates as part of an enterprise with several hundred advisors managing approximately $4.07 billion in assets.

Richard Buoncore is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MAI since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committees for two Blue Owl trusts and is an advisory board member for Anderson-DuBose Company, a distribution center for restaurants. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement planning, and family-office services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes, integrating financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Thomas Kehoe is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 holder with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016 and previously spent ten years at MSI Financial Services, Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services using both firm- and third-party models, combining passive and active investment exposures across various risk profiles.

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.

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.

Angela Bateman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Stow, Ohio. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker for 14 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Matt Mitterholzer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. In his current role, Matt partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans that they are comfortable and confident with. Matt's experience spans multiple facets of financial advising, allowing him to guide clients through comprehensive financial planning. His approach involves getting to know clients both personally and financially to co-create plans tailored to their needs. Outside of his professional work, Matt enjoys baseball, family activities, social events with friends, parenthood, and volunteering.

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.

Ted Smola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 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. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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., 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.

Brian Cline is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hudson, OH with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at firms including Cookson Peirce & Co., Inc., Citizens Securities Inc., The Leaders Group Inc., and Allstate Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 held her current role at Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.