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 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

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®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has worked with Solon Investment Services, Inc. since 2014 and is the owner of Solon Road Partners LLC, a real estate brokerage entity associated with his practice location. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Michelle Vance is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of the Estate of Teddy R Vance. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Francis Vitale is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Willoughby, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. His other business activities include outside insurance appointments related to term life, universal life, and whole life insurance. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and asset management solutions.

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® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017, as well as positions at Signature Consulting for US Bank and Northwestern Mutual in 2017. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and provides advisory services that include fund management and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Howard Schulman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee responsible for administering a family trust. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with tools like risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing strategies.

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.

Andrew Bragg is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Northeast Ohio. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to organize, simplify, and optimize their financial lives through a holistic, goals-based approach. Andrew builds tailored strategies to help clients pursue their priorities, focusing on legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Andrew entered the financial services industry in 2018 and has experience working with faculty and staff at Ohio State University and the University of Oklahoma on retirement and financial planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has an educational background that includes a High School Diploma from Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow and attendance at Lorain County Community College, although no degree was conferred. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Andrew is a lifelong Cleveland sports fan. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys staying active through sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and golf, as well as cooking and spending time with his family.

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.

Christine Geissinger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Russel Kendall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Solon, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at One Life America, Technical Consumer Products, and American Eagle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

George Malaska II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the collection and sale of honey through his business, Buckeye Bee Company. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a large institutional platform offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Delahunt is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2017, with prior roles at Charles Schwab, Ruffalo Noel Levitz, and Miami University. Delahunt serves as a board member of North Coast Young Professionals in Sandusky, Ohio. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

David Dal Broi is a CFA® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones. He has prior experience working at Leonteq Securities and Saxo Capital Markets in Hong Kong. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies with a fiduciary standard.

Ishan Modi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including Solomon Page and Stratos Wealth Partners, and is involved in a data analysis project for The Pennsylvania State University’s Housing and Food Services, which originated as part of his master's capstone. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.