Chandler Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bank of America, The Huntington Investment Company, and Rocket Mortgage/Quicken Loans. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Patrick Phinney is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and previously at OptionsXpress, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of books about whitewater safety and a kayak/canoe instructor with the Honu Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed accounts. The firm combines brokerage, custody, and advisory services with multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

Alex Hall is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Alex has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2025, Investment Consultant from 2018 to 2019, Investment Solutions Representative from 2017 to 2018, PAS Service & Trading from 2016 to 2017, and Customer Service & Trading from 2015 to 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alex worked at Citigroup in Elite Cards & Cobrands from 2014 to 2015. Alex partners with families to build planning-based relationships that prioritize alignment of clients' goals, priorities, and use of their wealth. Alex believes that a prudent financial plan involves incorporating flexibility, financial and emotional comfort, and minimizing major risks along the way. Outside of work, Alex's personal interests include biking, attending concerts, exploring food, parenthood, and caring for pets.

Domenic Paolo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avery Dennison and Hiram College. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary portfolio management through various programs.

Dustin Davies is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brecksville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and PNC Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Nathan Dorner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience at Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in Berea, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, Dorner serves as a member of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee at Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church and is a partner in the Trilobite Group, LLP, overseeing management decisions related to a subleased office building. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers one-time or ongoing planning engagements and integrates these plans with a managed-account program through a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Joseph Kean is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and associated entities since 2014. Outside of advisory services, he serves as a board member for Bentley Park HOA in Avon, Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and access to third-party money managers.

Kimberly Miller is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Baird since 2016. Miller serves as a board member and finance-investment committee member for CASA and is also a board member on the Leadership Medina County finance committee. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and AI tools.

Lucas Franks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, PNC Investments, and Key Investment Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Taya Hines is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Home Depot and American Greetings. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in several modeling agencies and an event planning business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Zachary Silbermann is a CFP® with five years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Mutual of Omaha Insurance, and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. Schwab operates at scale with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services, providing clients with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options vetted by its research center.

Mary Leneghan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 42 years of industry experience. She is currently associated with Wealth Hub LLC, which she owns, and has provided financial services since 1988. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Michael Panzeca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a performer and producer, writing and recording music through his own production company. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Melis Bilski is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rocky River, OH, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to her financial advisory role, she coached gymnastics at Great Lakes Gymnastics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gus Marzavas is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for eight years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, tax-management options, and alternative investments.

Adrian Miguel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 2000. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Karrie Simm is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other financial services firms. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering advice through non-discretionary planning and a broad network of affiliated services.

Caitlin Gall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Ohio State University and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kery Hutner is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Additionally, he owns KH Wealth Management LLC, an independent practice based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with banking, lending, and trustee services.

Elliott Veenstra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ohio Northern University, The Union Bank Co., and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.