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.

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.

Lisa Inestroza is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Momentum Wealth Partners, and previously with Howard Hanna. Outside of finance, she is licensed as a real estate agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and has unique affiliations in municipal advisory and employer retirement plan consulting.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P. prior to joining Raymond James. His background also includes work 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 serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Alex Morgan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2021, Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2017, all within Fidelity Investments. Through these roles, Alex has developed experience in financial planning and investment portfolio creation, focusing on simplifying complex financial concepts for clients. Alex's approach centers on understanding clients' goals and preferences to create personalized financial plans that aim to support their comfort and objectives. By analyzing clients' situations collaboratively, Alex helps establish actionable plans towards financial goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Alex engages in musical instrumentation, outdoor adventures, parenting, reading, snowboarding, and yoga.

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.

Joshua Lorek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Cetera Advisor Networks and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing commercial real estate activities in the Fairview Park, Ohio area. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor support tools.

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.

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.

James Carpas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He focuses on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. James collaborates closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his advisory role, James is actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Pervis Stepney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2000, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in its investment process.

Craig Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. 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 wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Kljun is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Strongsville, OH, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Karla Frascarelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and models to assist clients in developing comprehensive financial plans.

Raven Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Key worked at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company and has held various roles across education, construction, and mortgage industries. Outside of finance, Key is involved in dog breeding as the sole proprietor of Fraser Bernese Mountain Dogs and serves as Vice President of the North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Eric Stephenson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching football. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing 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, offering a comprehensive platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Brian Miller is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is connected to Invman, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Elaine Straub is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center and teaches business courses as an adjunct faculty member at Cuyahoga Community College. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a wide range of brokerage, advisory, and retirement planning services through its extensive network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms.