Alan Leitson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, KeyBanc Capital Markets, and Robert Baird & Co. Outside of advisory work, he has served as a precinct election official and is involved in a local business networking organization, BNI International. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research technologies.

Mark Vlacovsky is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at various Cetera affiliates and other financial services firms. Outside of advisory work, he has involvement in several business ventures spanning multiple years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and unaffiliated strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets and supported by more than 10,000 advisors.

Peter Bahner is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Enterprise since 2024. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Bahner is also a nonprofit board member at Bowling Green State University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL Research and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Thaddeus Hogue is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015 and holds a Series 63 designation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Sonderman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Sonderman serves as a board member and treasurer for Orange Patrionaires, a nonprofit focused on education and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alec Schreiber is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their unique financial situations and goals. Alec focuses on connecting all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue what matters most to them. His expertise includes areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Alec's planning process involves assessing clients' current financial information, identifying their life goals, and creating strategies to help fund those goals through savings and investments. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Alec earned his high school diploma from Medina High School and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University. He aligns with Merrill's tradition of community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Alec has interests in basketball, football, golfing, music, running, and tennis.

Christopher Dorrance is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Dorrance serves as treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson and sits on the board of directors for Dorrance Supply Company, an appliance and electronics distributor. He also participates on the finance committee of Lake Forest Country Club. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Nicholas Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Multi Track Productions and held various other roles. 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. The firm manages a range of portfolios including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures and incorporates systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its investment process.

Edward Balaj is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for The Huntington Investment Company for 31 years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner and instructor at a ballroom dance studio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elisabeth Salopeck is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. She has held prior positions within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Ohio and holds a 33% ownership stake in a financial practice called Pura Vida 420 LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Anthony Kania is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 license and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He has also been affiliated with Saginaw Valley University since 2017. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Patrick Hammer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance agency activities and owns a farm business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options across various custody platforms, maintaining proprietary models and access to unaffiliated strategists, with a focus on tailored client strategies.

Bryson Joy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bentley Advisors LLC and Zimmer Biomet. He is also a business owner of Bentley Advisors LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gurpreet Reen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Herman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Alec Bouria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides guidance and supports clients in working towards their financial goals. He emphasizes attention, respect, and detailed financial planning for all clients regardless of their financial situation. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions as an Investment Consultant, Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, and Financial Advisor at Citizens Investment Services. Alec's experience also includes roles at Equity Trust Company, PNC Investments, and Fisher Investments. Alec has been working in financial advisory roles since at least 2016, progressively advancing through positions that have expanded his expertise in investment services and client financial planning.

Jonathan Blasko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Kim Caito is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he designs and sells t-shirts through his retail business, Caito Outfitters, LLC, where he also manages the company’s financial records. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Leo Rosner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial and Osaic FA, reflecting a long tenure within affiliated firms. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Matthew Junstrom is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously held roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2011 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.