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.

Bryson Joy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, Ohio, 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 spent over a decade at Zimmer Biomet. He is also a business owner of Bentley Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Alasdair Cooper is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a local support company for his business activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, along with specialized services in municipal finance and employer retirement plan consulting.

Daniel Ciolek Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Chardon, OH. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he operated Danielciolek Asset Management and worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2010 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Mark Hawald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 14 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant wrestling coach at John Carroll University and holds executive positions in manufacturing and business services companies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with access to third-party money managers and multiple investment platforms.

Brian Young is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been part of Merrill since 1991 and brings extensive experience in wealth management guidance, pre- and post-retirement income and cash flow planning, trust and estate planning services, and business succession strategies. His approach integrates various life priorities including family, work, philanthropy, and leisure, aiming to create customized financial strategies that reflect the unique circumstances of each client. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Tufts University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland State University College of Law. Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also affiliated with the professional organization DELTA TAU DELTA (BETA MU-1977). Brian participates actively in community organizations such as College Now Cleveland, Menorah Park-Excellence in Caring, and Fairmount Temple. Outside of his professional and community involvement, he enjoys boating, golfing, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

April Denholm is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Aurora, Ohio, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across a range of topics, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under its WealthPlan program.

Braden Krebs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing commercial property as a co-owner and property manager. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Drew is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Casey Trees, an organization advocating for urban tree conservation. 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 employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Jackson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 with a break from 2017 to 2025 when he was with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and The Huntington Investment Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches.

Laura Radcliff is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones in Aurora, OH. She holds a Series 66 license and has been advising clients since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Jennifer Hope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Masters Consulting Group and LPL Financial. She also operates River Hills Consulting, an LLC established to manage her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies primarily for those approaching or in retirement. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kurt Liedtke is a financial advisor at Citadel Investment Advisory Inc with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Citadel Investment Advisory since 1996. Citadel Investment Advisory Inc provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $235 million for about 117 clients. The firm employs structured processes for portfolio management, including documented investment strategies, account reviews, and trade oversight.