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.

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.

John Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Brett Gigliotti is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, Ohio, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fidelity Investments since 2010 and currently provides one-on-one coaching through Magis Consulting LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Grant Visocky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Simpliterm LTD, an online term insurance agency. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supports investment strategies with research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Jessica Stitts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at MetroHealth Medical Center for seven years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and oversight.

Brian Miller is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after 18 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Miller is based in Independence, OH. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Dominic Najem is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans under both direct and corporate agreements.

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.

Erin Barr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, she worked for six years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer and secretary for Apex Detail & Tint, a business owned by her husband, where she manages the company's bookkeeping. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and also specializes in municipal and public finance through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Dawson Treadway is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and PNC Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he is a notary for non-equitable related business purposes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Lori Silverstein is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2017, following six years at key Investment Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services, focusing on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Abigail Carr is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Plante Moran and involvement with the University of Dayton and Flyer Enterprises. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Evan Olson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Keller Williams, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to his current role. Olson is based in Bay Village, OH. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kathleen Kesselem 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 Private Bank division since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides customized plans through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kerry Hawkins is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have worked since 2017. In their current role, they collaborate with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans that are designed to be flexible and easy to understand, considering multiple potential outcomes. Their approach focuses on building trusting relationships to serve as a dedicated financial professional throughout various life events. Kerry's career at Fidelity Investments includes progressive experience, starting as a Financial Representative in 2017, moving through roles such as Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant, and advancing to Financial Consultant before their current position. They hold a California Insurance License, enabling them to provide insurance-related financial advice. Outside of their professional responsibilities, Kerry is interested in family activities, gardening, parenthood, pets, and reading.

Ricardo Popovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.