Charles Erbs is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various firms, including Blue Technologies and Infinium Wall Systems. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions in multiple industries such as hospitality and retail. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory models and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Helaina Behm is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she held positions at Gilbane Building Company and has experience working in various roles including at Bowling Green State University and Behm Family Funeral Home. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Grifols Plasma/Biolife and maintains employment at BGSU Dining and the family funeral home. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily utilizes model-driven investment implementation through portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also facilitating insurance product sales and affiliated trust custody services.

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 with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 27 years before joining Equitable Advisors and OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent agent engaged in outside fixed insurance sales. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orange Village, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments, supported by a centralized and integrated operational structure.

Erik Daugenti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Lakeside Financial Partners and various positions outside the financial sector. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and solutions for its clients.

Mildred Babb Perkins is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She is involved with Wealth Journey Advisors, LLC, a financial practice she owns. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated based on complexity.

Jason Seifert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Key Bank, UBS Financial Services, Fifth Third Securities, and Natcity Investments. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Gerbracht is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Bay Village, Ohio. He has 19 years of industry experience, including five years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2012. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mark Hawthorne is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1994. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through its Private Wealth Management department. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and ongoing investment research.

Charles Geiss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Strongsville, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cleveland Research Company for 14 years and had a brief tenure at American Income Life. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and non-variable insurance activities through Ta-Check Tax Service and Ta-Check Financial. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Thomas Udelson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Alexander Menassa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2016 and has a concurrent role with Szarka Financial Management dating back to 2000. Menassa also practices as an attorney and operates an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

John Egan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services, drawing on multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research, and provides specialized municipal advisory and employer consulting programs.

Daniel Cotter is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Rehmann Wealth, Waterstone Financial Group, and WS Griffith Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Notre Dame Club of Cleveland and the Community West Foundation. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing a range of advisory models, delivered primarily through third-party asset managers and firm-sponsored programs.

John Lee Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairperson of the finance council at St. Raphael Catholic Church and is a part-owner of an event planning and corporate sponsorship business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to implement strategies through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Michael Quiring is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, and has six years of industry experience. His professional background includes work at Equitable Advisors since 2020, along with roles at Boyerts Greenhouse and Baldwin Wallace University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and advisory platforms and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Kelli Benedejcic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James and Associates, KeyBank, and Edward Jones Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations.

Joseph Constantino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Wealth Management based in Pepper Pike, Ohio. He provides personalized wealth management, retirement planning, and investment guidance to individuals and families. Joseph focuses on understanding clients' unique goals and priorities to implement strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. He serves clients throughout Northeast Ohio, including individuals, families, and business owners, with expertise in retirement income planning, wealth accumulation and preservation, tax-aware investment strategies, risk management, and corporate benefits. Joseph holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Joseph graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He was born and raised in the Cleveland area, where he continues to live and work. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joseph enjoys cooking, football, music, running, and spending time with his family.

Kimberly Morel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as a Notary Public in Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management access, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.