Michael Roethler is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay strategies across a range of traditional and non-traditional investments.

Mark Miller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 1999 and PFS Investments since 2000, alongside a decade-long tenure at Costco Wholesale. In addition to advisory work, he sells loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and focuses primarily on non-institutional investors.

Joseph Panariello is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align their personal goals and needs with their investments. He has been in his current role since 2023. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several roles including Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023, Relationship Manager from 2020 to 2022, and Service Support Group from 2015 to 2020. His experience encompasses client relationship management and investment consulting within the financial services industry.

Anthony Searcy is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc and Raymond James & Associates. He serves as Board Chair for Cleveland Catholic Charities and is a member of the Finance Committee for the Benedictine Trust High School Endowment. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios.

Michael Hageman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and management, as well as a position at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. Charles Schwab 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Frank Culkar III is a financial advisor with Cetera in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and over 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Culkar Stachowicz Financial Services, Inc. and 1ST Global Advisors, Inc., among others. He is also the president of a CPA firm, Culkar, Stachowicz & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers diversified portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, providing a range of program options from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Rachel Jose is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliate private bank since 2019 and previously was employed by Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Brian Kurtz is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Ali Hakim is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined UBS in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, Hakim held positions at Penske Logistics, PNC Bank, and Telemus Capital, and has a background that includes work in education and logistics. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jay Schulman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Schulman works as a group exercise instructor at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Keven Prather is a financial advisor with MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-author of a book with best-selling author Jack Canfield, serves as secretary for the housing corporation of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at the University of Idaho, and provides management consulting and administrative support services through his ownership in Liminal Partners. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using proprietary software and provides various event-driven planning programs.

Beth Michel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment strategies constructed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Jon Brausch is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and board member of The Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation, a historical preservation nonprofit, where he is involved in project oversight and fundraising. He works within the DDK Group at Robert W. Baird, which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations through a combination of consulting, portfolio management, and specialized overlay strategies.

Andrea Shea is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Alexander Karius is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop strategies aimed at estate planning, tax minimization, and generating income during retirement. His approach involves utilizing the Personal Wealth Analysis® system to help preserve and nurture clients' wealth in alignment with their goals. Alexander has experience working with a diverse clientele, including business owners, doctors, and teachers. He addresses common concerns such as fund allocation, investment strategies, wealth preservation, employee support, tax impact mitigation, and wealth transfer across generations. His professional designations include Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and he holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercyhurst College and a Master's Degree from the University of Akron. Outside of his professional role, Alexander is involved with community organizations including Golden Retrievers In Need and ROTARACT. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, writing, and practicing yoga.

Stephen Miles is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2012. Based in Cleveland, OH, he has spent over a decade serving clients through this firm. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Jeffrey Kosek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and operates The Kosek Organization, LLC, which manages business operational expenses. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation modeling and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Charles Brennan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Brennan is involved in managing investment-related activities, serving as a managing member and partner in several entities connected to real estate and recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while offering diverse retail and institutional investment options.

Peter Carfagna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Norris is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Hudson, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and is also associated with Wentz Financial Group, where he is involved in product research and due diligence. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.