Lira Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Schwarz is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Cleveland, OH, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in Local Matters, a nonprofit focused on healthy food education and access in urban communities, where he reviews financial statements quarterly. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of strategies and managers, including traditional and non-traditional investments, as well as municipal advisory and public finance services.

Francine Hollis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2015 and has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Hollis is involved in additional business activities including sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies, and she is a partner at Ronald Hollis Jr., LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee model, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Ivan Gavran is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various divisions within Fidelity since 2005. His current roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including 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 portfolios and deliver model strategies, with distinctive features such as registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Daniel Gaertner Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2018 and previously at American Century Investment Services for one year. He serves as a trustee for the West Haven Foundation, where he participates in grant approvals and organizational oversight. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Gabriel Speidel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Amazon. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

John O'Connor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through financial advisors and estate planning strategies.

Bobbi Bruner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. She is currently a COO and partner at Carver Financial Services LLC and serves as president of BB4 LLC, which holds her equity interest in Carver Financial Services. She has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through detailed client assessments and offers a range of implementation options, often maintaining an advisory and support role rather than discretionary management.

Michael Scaravelli Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has professional background including roles at Black Iron Grille, VTM Trading, LLC, and Rainbow International of Cleveland. Outside of financial advising, he has worked as a sales associate with Realty Benefits Services and Dergalis Associates LLC. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Margaret Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025 and has prior experience working for Cardinal Health from 2016 to 2026. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Brandy Mickens is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and working in the industry for 23 years. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC through 2020. Mickens serves as a board director for FINSECA. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Angelo Nuzzo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has a background that includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Meaden & Moore Financial Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Christopher Royer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in areas including Employee Financial Health, Small Business Strategies, Women and Wealth, and Retirement Income. He brings 25 years of experience navigating life stages with clients, understanding the emotional aspects of financial decision-making. Through a personalized approach, he aims to guide clients to a state of peace of mind by ensuring the best decisions are made at each stage of life. Royer collaborates with a team of experienced professionals to assist individuals and business owners in achieving their financial objectives. His background as an executive coach and risk manager supports clients in staying accountable to the financial plans they develop together. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned a Bachelor's Degree from Ashland University as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola University Chicago. Outside of his professional work, Christopher Royer is involved with the Alzheimer's Association and enjoys personal interests such as basketball, drawing and sketching, golfing, photography, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Wendy Swantek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Buckeye Music Boosters of Medina County and is the treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 500. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Modesto Ruggiero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2007 and also has a long tenure with Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1998. 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 and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

John Kiss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at ROCKET Mortgage for five years. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment platforms.

Polly Small is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Polly has worked at Carver Financial and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and sales assistant at CFS, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing advisory and implementation support rather than discretionary management.

Michael Di Franco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Flagstar Bank and in various customer service roles, including at Rego Brothers Lake Road Market. Outside of advising, he works as a team member in the deli department of a local grocery store. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Kevin Applegate is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Christina Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Golden Reserve RIA, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice. The firm’s approach combines internal research and third-party data to focus on dependable income sources and asset allocation strategies within a defined investment universe.