Nancy Vesel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, and has 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a food production and sales business called Happy Cookie Jar and serves as a trustee for a land development entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Downing is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Corporation for a combined total of 24 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a life insurance broker and agent, offering life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed and indexed annuities to clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Daryl Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Outside of his advisory role, Martin owns DKM Capital LLC, a business focused on purchasing, renovating, and reselling physical real estate. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Bryce Ramer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Ohio University for five years and Beaver Area School District for thirteen years. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Massey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years prior to joining Raymond James in 2026. Massey serves as a board member and advisory trustee for the Geauga County YMCA and participates on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, assisting candidates pursuing the Certified Portfolio Manager credential. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services, supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Richard Lucas is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. Previously, he was involved with Space Dog Properties, LLC for 13 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support non-discretionary investment decisions.

Kenneth Washington is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica since 2013 and previously spent 27 years at Ferro Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kristie Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 21 years before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Michael Foliano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports clients by creating wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and align with clients' priorities. His approach includes leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Michael’s professional expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a high school diploma from Solon and a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.

Ryan Mcbride is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Keith Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is the sole proprietor of AMK Hudson Realty, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of investment services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christis Georgiou is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James and its related entities since 1993 and also holds a nominal ownership position in Iliada Asset Management LLC for accounting purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public-finance services as well as customized retirement plan advisory solutions.

Andrew Gallik is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, PNC Bank, and Levin Furniture. Gallik is also registered as an RSA for Michael Leonakis. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Drew Adler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Additionally, he is an agent offering fixed insurance products, including fixed annuities, long-term care, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kevin Gilligan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. His background also includes roles at The Ohio State University and the City of North Royalton Recreation Department. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports its advisors with various operational and research tools.

Steven Mowry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2004. He collaborates closely with individuals and businesses, offering guidance throughout different stages of their financial life cycles. His practice emphasizes a planning-based approach to wealth management, helping clients build a strong foundation to make informed financial decisions. Steven holds a Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2006. He also holds additional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Throughout his career, he has received recognition in Forbes' "Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisor" list for multiple years. Beyond his professional work, Steven is involved in various philanthropic activities at Seton Catholic School. He resides in Aurora with his family and holds personal interests in chess, gardening, golfing, hiking, spending time with family, and tennis.

Terence Hagedorn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in South Euclid, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Integrity Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with several life insurance companies. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement income plans, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Alexandria Hodge is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2021, as well as prior experience at Mgo Inc. and Kent State University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jack Butler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., and Vestax Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Butler serves as an of counsel attorney focused on estate planning and is a board member of a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

Jameson Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on building long-term relationships with clients that extend beyond transactional financial advice. He assists retirees, executives, business owners, and young families in navigating important financial decisions related to retirement planning, estate planning, wealth management, and long-term financial security. His approach centers on understanding individual goals, values, and concerns to help clients move closer to achieving what matters most to them. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Jameson spent years in business development working alongside Fortune 500 companies and served 14 years in the military. These experiences contribute to the discipline, integrity, and service-minded approach he brings to his client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and carries a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His memberships include the American Legion and VFW. Jameson is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Restore, and Ronald McDonald House. He is also engaged in his church community. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family, and he is a proud father of two children.