Anastasios Kountis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Key Investment Services, PNC Bank, and Patrick Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates in its process.

Alexa Bleiweis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has five years of experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to her current role, she held positions in consulting, education, and event management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by comprehensive research and centralized operational infrastructure.

Marc Servodio is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Vita Advisors, Prosperity Advisors, Springside Partners, and Cetera Advisors. He is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, serving on the board of Goodwill Industries and as an operating committee member of the C.A.M.P. youth mentoring program, as well as participating on the advisory board for the University of Akron's Department of Economics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across various program structures.

Justin Ellis is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant Partner at Charles Schwab from 2024 to 2025. His career in financial services began with various roles including 401(k) Participant Services Specialist at Charles Schwab, Advisor Intern at Lifetime Financial Growth, Financial Intern at Symphony Financial Services, and Investment Operations Intern at Valmark Financial Group. Justin focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and overall financial picture, aiming to develop clear financial plans. He emphasizes thoughtful planning conversations and education to help clients comprehend their options, make informed decisions, and build confidence in the strategies they develop together. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests that include cars, golf, military service, scuba diving, snowboarding, and soccer.

Matthew Hale is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions through integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Steven Frederick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for 2uercus Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lea Herman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an audiobook narrator and runs a blog focused on work/life balance, travel, health, time management, and related personal topics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brent Baumgartner is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has worked in various roles including as an independent contractor for Door Dash. 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 that utilizes multiple program sponsors and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Jennifer Bowen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Bowen holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Annette Oliver is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudson, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sumana Sarkar is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2016. The DDK Group, where Sumana works, is part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with a focus on research and technological tools in its advisory approach.

Andrew Hudson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab and Morningstar Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he co-founded a podcast focused on accountability in fitness, motivation, charity, and work-life balance, and assists as a football game announcer assistant for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Daniel Blanchette is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked in the hospitality sector with firms such as Columbia Sussex, Schulte Hospitality Group, General Hotels Corporation, and Crestline Hotels Corporation. 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 combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Robert Burns is the principal of Burns Financial Advisors, Inc. in Independence, OH, with 42 years of industry experience. He has led Burns Financial Advisors since 1988 and previously worked at Burns Financial Centre, Inc. for over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he also provides tax preparation services during the tax season. Burns Financial Advisors, Inc. is an independent advisory firm offering portfolio management and investment advisory services to individual clients. The firm manages approximately $10 million in client assets through a single-advisor practice and is distinguished by its combination of broker-dealer registration and use of performance-based fee arrangements.