Matthew Perrings is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He serves as Senior Warden of Lagrange Lodge No. 399 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment products, including model portfolios and registered investment companies.

Alexander Szarka is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Szarka also operates Szarka Financial, a separate advisory business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platforms.

James Szado is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks, Third Federal Savings and Loan, and Freedom Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Szado serves as an investment assistant at GPS Financial Group LLC, where he supports client reviews and maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides services to individual clients of varying net worth, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Nickels is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Ridgeville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent two years at Peoples Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with My Life Recovery Centers, a business focused on opioid addiction treatment. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patricia Callahan Shular is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jenna Keene is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Stratos Wealth Partners from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Rockon, LLC, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Susan Silverberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill for 35 years and Bank of America for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Bellefaire/JCB and Partners for the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she is involved in finance and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Ramona Shank is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad range of platforms.

Lucas Colantoni is a financial professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., and Dakota Wealth, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Health LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Keith Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Stifel Independent Advisors, and Voya Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ryan Burnett is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Wendi Devan Glovna is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1998. 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 non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Loren Bates is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to his current role, Bates was involved with DLC Creative LLC and worked at Macy’s. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nicholas Manson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Manson serves as an Honorary Advisory Council Member for Marietta College's Business & Economics department, providing curriculum guidance and support to students. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jennifer Danko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Alfonso Messina is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience assisting individuals and families in achieving financial security and growth. He specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Alfonso holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in both Italian and English. He emphasizes clarity and follow-through in financial conversations, aiming to make complex financial concepts accessible and meaningful for his clients. Outside of his professional role, Alfonso enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, and soccer.

Madison Gray is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning advisory work in 2024. Prior to joining Baird, Gray held roles in various businesses including Cultivated Cocktails Distillery and Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas. Gray is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department serving individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Bryan Buhoveckey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience in the mortgage industry, including positions at Cross Country Mortgage Corp, Guaranteed Rate, and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Franz is a financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies from its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning.