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.

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 holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for extended periods. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a lacrosse coach at Hawken School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and institutional services.

David Saari is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including seven years at Merrill and Bank of America, and previously operated Bushland Adventures for nearly two decades. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Shawn Kennedy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform used by its investment adviser representatives.

Spencer Seaman Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the BGSU Foundation and is slated to become Chair-Elect in 2025, transitioning to Chair in 2027. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a variety of capital markets activities.

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.

Teodore Krawec is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles.

Adam Hahn is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2008 and currently serves at Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methodologies. The firm also provides advisory services to registered investment companies and employs oversight controls to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Joshua Lorek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 when he began through Ohio Investment Partners, with prior experience at Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several investment-related business entities in Fairview Park, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Christopher Edelman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Raymond James Financial Services. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technologies.

Bryan Barragate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working across different entities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Mastrangelo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. He also serves the City of Highland Heights and participates as a poll worker in local elections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Aileen Tippy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her mother and is connected to a telecommunications equipment business owned by her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and divorce planning. Advisors use firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Matthew Vulku is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Trust, NCA Financial, and Ohio State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team.

Kenneth Hight is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked in the education sector, including positions at Columbus City Schools and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions.