Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Avon Lake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she conducts business under Stratus Advisors, contracting with various long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

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 been associated with Merrill since 1981, concurrently serving at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for family-related irrevocable insurance and residence trusts. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform.

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.

Ronald Barylak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016, including Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Lou Ray Associates and Corrigan Krause. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep solutions.

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 financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held roles with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Rome Fire Department, and Morgan Hose Company. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering comprehensive financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing multiple program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Robin Gray is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Gray serves as a board member on the Medina Township, Ohio Board of Zoning Appeals. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lauren Little is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, following earlier roles at Bar Louie and Fort Hays State University. Outside of advising, Little owns a family-operated party tent rental business. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated services, and combination of advisory models.

Charles Freeman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Charles provides personalized financial strategies, managing discretionary portfolios that may include individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Charles earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from The University of Akron. His client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, and Personal Retirement Planning. Outside of his professional role, Charles is actively involved in his community. He has volunteered with organizations such as the Medina School Board of Education, Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club, Akron Junior Achievement, and Goodwill Industries of Akron. Currently, he volunteers with Akron Children's Hospital. His personal interests include boating, reading, running (including marathons), and spending time with his family.

Matthew Zamorek is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FedEx Ground, Empower Retirement, and Progressive. He has also been involved with Downtown McCarthys outside of his advisory work. Merrill offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies within Bank of America’s broader platform.

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.

Amanda Primozic is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2013, including a period at Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the nonprofit organization I'm In Ministry, where she volunteers with inventory and organization of donated materials. Charles Schwab 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 client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

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 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of Cleveland Project Northern Ireland, focusing on strategic planning for the foundation’s future growth. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits and Lifetime Financial Growth. He also has experience working at The Ohio State University Student Union during his studies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through multiple program sponsors and third-party managers.

Steven Marks is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Cetera Advisor Networks. Marks is also involved in fixed insurance products as an agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms.