Michaela Matthews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at CUNA Brokerage Services and CUNA Mutual Group. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Paul Finch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cortland, Ohio, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and was previously with Cuna Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services for a combined 18 years. In addition to his advisory role, Finch serves as a notary. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Charles Ricciardi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Lisa Hlinka is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Youngstown, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and has been employed at Heinen's since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Karen Sciortino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market simulations.

Ryan Wetzel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built his career over the past 10 years helping individuals and families develop financial strategies that align with their personal priorities and long-term goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income planning, and portfolio management services. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Akron and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He emphasizes understanding clients’ unique perspectives to deliver transparent and personalized wealth management solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys bowling, cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in community efforts through United Way’s Success By 6 initiative.

Kristen Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Daniel Corbett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and operates out of Youngstown, OH. Outside of finance, he owns and runs a 3D printing business, 3D Fun Factory, which sells 3D prints online. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through major custodians.

Howard Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2009. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Jonathan Kosco is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work experience at Youngstown State University and The Daily Grind. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

George Roman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canfield, OH, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, primarily through managed accounts.

Amy Shope is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Lehner Shope Wealth Group, Berthel, Fisher & Company, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-founder and director of Dylans House, a nonprofit providing housing for autistic individuals, and the founder of Women Rising, an organization focused on women's empowerment events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of independent advisors.

Katie Solvesky is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has built a career since 2001. She specializes in creating highly customized financial strategies that evolve with her clients' personal and business circumstances, with a particular focus on helping business owners monetize their efforts to meet their goals. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business Administration from Youngstown State University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. She has also studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business while earning her CPWA® Certificate. Her expertise encompasses areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. In addition to her professional work, Katie is involved in various organizations including the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland and the Investment & Wealth Institute. She volunteers with The Beatitude House as well as in school and children’s activities. Outside of work, she enjoys activities such as yoga, skiing, kayaking, hiking, antiquing, cooking, gardening, horseback riding, football, volleyball, and spending time with her family. Katie resides in Chagrin Falls with her family.

Sydney Woolard is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Woolard worked at Davey Tree Expert Company and held various roles in education and nonprofit organizations, including at Kent State University and the Humane Society of Summit County. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Tracey Direnzo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011, and is currently involved with Circle of Care. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a real estate investing business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizing model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Dawn Hood is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Farmers National Bank, The Middlefield Banking Company, and Valley Title & Escrow. She is also involved in sales of investment-related products and loan referrals for companies affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Brendan Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Erie Indemnity Company and ongoing roles with Youngstown State University and Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools. Primerica Advisors is the sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies with support from third-party asset managers and custodians.

Sheila Milano is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the investment industry in 2000 and has been working alongside Dan since 2005. Sheila is focused on simplifying clients' financial and banking needs by providing tailored wealth management solutions. Sheila holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sheila and her team emphasize understanding clients' financial situations in detail and designing customized approaches to help clients pursue their personal financial goals while managing investment risk. Sheila earned her Associate's Degree from Youngstown State University and holds a High School Diploma from Girard High School. She resides in Boardman with her husband, Steve. Outside of work, Sheila enjoys hiking, interior decorating, sewing, and spending time with her family.

Scott Zoldan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliates since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Victor Daprile is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets before joining LPL Financial in 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business operating in the restoration services sector. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.