Walter Goggans Sr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 1998. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Arrowsmith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016 and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2006. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for Urban Community School, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Randal Lupi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, following a period at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in Student Loan Tech Inc. and serves as vice president of Student Loan Gurus LLC. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Thomas Dattilo is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Darren Ewaska is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 2004. Outside of financial advising, he is co-owner of a restaurant, Aces Grille, and has been involved in opening other restaurant ventures. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Bennett is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1974 and also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board for New Directions for Living and as Co-President of the Board for Western Reserve Community Development Corp, both nonprofit organizations. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a wide client base that includes individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates its offerings within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a diverse range of investment products and services.

Daniel Mckenna is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, with 39 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at UBS since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

David Mercado is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of the KMME Group located in Pepper Pike and Westlake, Ohio. He has been with Merrill/Bank of America since 2010 and joined the KMM Group as a Financial Advisor in 2017. David serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on a personalized, goals-based approach to financial planning and investment management. With over two decades of experience, David provides comprehensive strategies encompassing retirement planning, estate considerations, risk management, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Associate Market Executive for Merrill's Northeast Ohio Market—where he led the Financial Advisor Development Program—and Wealth Management Banking Regional Manager covering multiple states. His earlier career includes roles in middle market commercial real estate lending, retail banking, and insurance. David holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and maintains a Personal Investment Advisor designation. He has been involved with Trinity Lakewood Community Outreach and focuses his community efforts on addressing food insecurity and low-cost housing. Residing in Avon, Ohio, David lives with his wife Samantha; they have four children, one grandson, and two dogs.

Teresa Brennan is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Baird since 2019 and previously spent five years at St Christopher School. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2025, offering strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, tax management, and direct indexing, with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Janet Padula is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cheryl Lidawer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to joining Fidelity. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Brandon Owen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Middlefield Banking Company, and Citizens Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor client investment strategies.

Kimberly Hudak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, Hudak volunteers with the Fire Fighters Memorial Ride, where she presents scholarships to the families of firefighters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and affiliations.

Matthew Puflea is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has worked with Solon Investment Services, Inc. and Columbus Life, and owns Solon Road Partners LLC, a real estate brokerage entity that holds the building for his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through detailed client interviews and asset-allocation analysis.

Francis Vitale is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. His outside business activities include insurance brokerage contracts involving Term Life, Universal Life, and Whole Life insurance products. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Carla Mahoney Ott is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. Since joining Fidelity in 2015, she has held roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Benefits and Planning Consultant. Her experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. Carla works closely with clients to understand their goals, values, and financial needs, developing and implementing tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Carla enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, gardening, and hiking.

Paul Guzi is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity, having been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Signature Consulting for US Bank and Northwestern Mutual. He works for Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Howard Schulman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 20 years. Outside of advising, Schulman serves as a trustee administering a family trust. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various investment types.

Luke Losik is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He leads a dedicated team of advisors and partners focused on delivering quality interactions and financial plans to clients, aligning with Fidelity's commitment to excellence. Luke has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles since 2011. His prior positions include Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Retirement Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, and Investment Solution Representative, demonstrating a comprehensive background in financial advisory and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Luke enjoys family activities, fishing, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Jennifer Chinn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Huntington National Bank, and Portage Community Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to client goals using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.