Christopher Hirz is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience at KeyBank and Thrivent Financial, totaling approximately four years in the financial industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm separates its planning services from portfolio management and offers clients a consolidated billing option through its WealthPlan program.

Frances Lantery is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000, following a 39-year tenure at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Lantery also engages in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations and utilizing third-party asset managers and custodians.

David Bolgar is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2023 and has additional experience at J. Spencer Investments, Inc. and New York Community Bank/Ohio Savings Bank. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an agent in insurance and human resources through J. Spencer Investments. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management options and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Caleb Francis is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2021. Prior to his current role, he has experience in education and retail sectors. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Jeffrey Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support.

Peter Szklarz is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2022. He has been partnering with clients to build and maintain financial plans for over 15 years. Peter takes a holistic approach to understanding all aspects of a client's financial landscape, focusing on what is most important in their lives. He seeks to understand clients' goals and aspirations to ensure that financial plans align and have the flexibility to adapt as their lives change. Peter's professional experience includes roles as a Wealth Advisor at W A Smith Financial from 2018 to 2022, a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2018, and a Financial Representative at Dorman Sciulli from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his professional work, Peter's personal interests include baseball, comedy, family activities, football, golf, and traveling.

Jennifer Kunesh is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple tenures at Raymond James & Associates and LPL Financial. She is also a commissioned notary in Medina, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Jeffrey Thorne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hudson Financial Group LLC. He is based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Pavicic is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a tax preparation business focused on personal and small business returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Adam Ours is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kirtland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse at Hawken School, a private school in Gates Mills, Ohio. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Holly Rounds is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000, including her current role with Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee advisory, brokerage, and custody services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary client guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

David Saari is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co of America and Pruco Securities LLC, along with nearly two decades running Bushland Adventures. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a broad set of financial products and services beyond typical investment management.

Emily Minnich is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor at PSYCLE and serves on the investment committee of St. Joseph Academy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Deborah Junior is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1994 and was previously associated with Painewebber Incorporated starting in 1986. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides additional offerings including custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Brian Pinto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Olmsted, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, Pinto serves on the Board of Directors for Canterbury Woods HOA as Pool Manager and is a member of Westlake P2 Group, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Spencer Seaman Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Seaman serves on the Board of Directors for the BGSU Foundation and is slated to assume the Chair role beginning in 2027. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Lisa Inestroza is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Momentum Wealth Partners, and previously worked in real estate with Howard Hanna. Outside of advising, she is also active as a real estate agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P. from 2020 to 2023. His background also includes roles at DoorDash, Dell, and Michigan State University. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and government entities, with a notable presence in municipal and public finance.

Darren Morgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2007 to 2025. He is also the owner of The Backyard Stage, an unrelated business venture. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Christian Benninghofen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Fidelity and its related entities since 1996, including roles at Strategic Advisers Inc and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.