Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she operates under the DBA Stratus Advisors, contracting with various outside long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Curtis Bissell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Bissell serves as Vice President of Buckets of Hope for Tender Hearts, a nonprofit supporting child loss organizations, and is the Pastor of the Online Campus for Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jon Shane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1981, including 15 years with Bank of America, N.A. Shane serves as a trustee for family trusts, including an irrevocable insurance trust and a residence trust. 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, and institutions.

Gregory Crissman is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring wealth planning strategies for clients and their families. Gregory has over 20 years of experience at Fidelity Investments, having held several roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Private Access Relationship Manager; Investor Center Investments Representative; and Customer Service Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Representative at Vista Financial Group. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory enjoys baseball, family activities, gardening, golf, music, and traveling.

Ryan Mckean is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company from 2004 to 2021. He is also a board member of the Beck Center for the Arts, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Paul La Banc III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Bethany Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC based in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Adams/Adams, Gut, & Associates. She is the owner and registered agent of MindBodySoul&Money, LTD, a holding company with investments in local laundry businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Nathan Bowman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held positions at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and local fire departments. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Steven Berman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Gathering Place, a nonprofit organization in Beachwood, OH, and is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Sage Solutions and taught at Walsh University from 2022 to 2026. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles in education and other industries. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Matthew Zamorek is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Retirement, among other companies. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in diverse sectors including logistics and retail. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual and institutional clients.

William Quayle Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and Primerica Financial Services since 1980. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Stephan Smelko is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Reno Rod and Gun Club in Becksville, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves a large client base 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Paul Fox is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 registration and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual since 2000. Fox serves as a board member for the Cleveland Project Northern Ireland, contributing to strategic planning for the foundation’s future growth. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he has experience in the food and beverage sector, including a position at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits. He has also worked at The Ohio State University and its student union. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Steven Marks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at firms including OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by various model portfolios and research.

Thomas Arbeznik is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Baird in 2018. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and customized investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Darrell Claytor is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Claytor has worked at Osaic since 2024 and has previous experience with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. He also has experience in income tax preparation and life insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Jamie Frayman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Dick's Sporting Goods for three years and has a background in full-time education through 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services with a non-discretionary approach supported by extensive research and affiliate resources.

Catherine Foltz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.