Dawn Chico is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Woodmere, Ohio, with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its advisory process.

Joseph Goebel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank since 2019 and Charles Schwab since 2017, with prior experience at CSX Transportation from 2015 to 2017. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large client base supported by a centralized operational structure.

David Gottlieb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Mitva Shah is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2025. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved in various positions including a part-time role at Dina's Pizza and Pub. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a wide network of representatives and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Patricia Papes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1987 and also has experience with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner of 1820 LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Finn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Lawrence Di Bartolomeo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 53 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1999 to 2025. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and consulting through his ownership of DiBart Insurance Agency Corporation and manages several legal entities related to insurance and pharmacy consulting. He is also engaged in acting and modeling through his entertainment LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to a broad range of investment products and third-party managers.

Lisa Casper is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Allstate Insurance and TestOil. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Giardina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, she worked for five years with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She is a board member of Hillel at Kent State University and manages an online teaching resource through Teachers Pay Teachers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Stephen Kulikowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and worked previously at Ohio Desk from 2003 to 2017. Kulikowski serves on the Padua Franciscan High School Endowment Board in Parma, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Donald Cass is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, all with Charles Schwab since 1998. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Kenneth Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill in 2009, he has focused on developing tailored financial strategies and investment portfolios to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their short- and long-term financial goals. Ken and his team serve high net worth clients with an emphasis on living a worry-free retirement through a holistic and personalized approach. Ken holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Kent State University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He is involved in his community through support of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Boys Basketball program. Outside of work, Ken enjoys basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Taylor Stone is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Taylor focuses on providing holistic financial planning services, collaborating with clients to understand their needs and plan according to their preferences. Taylor has experience at Fidelity Investments spanning several roles, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, progressing to Relationship Manager in 2025, and advancing to the current position as Planning Consultant in 2026. This progression reflects a growing depth of expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Additional information regarding education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has not been provided.

Deanna Spear is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Cambridge in 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner in Chagrin Valley Business Strategies LLC, a consulting and coaching firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and combines proprietary and third-party strategies to tailor solutions to client objectives.

Brian Hurst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wellington, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2017 and has owned Custom Metal Designs LLC since 2020. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure.

Rodney Morris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Morris owns Life Journey Investments, LLC and is a merchant partner in Morris GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, with flexible implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Warren Wernick is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is also a partner at Chagrin Valley Business Strategies LLC, a consulting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of investment approaches across multiple custody platforms.

Alyssa Strayer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at MasterBrand Cabinets and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Joseph Grimsic is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Independence, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and several other financial firms. He is involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Brian Follen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process and cash-sweep features.