Ryan Mcbride is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage channels.

Brian Lafata is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Key Investment Services, LLC and Key Bank prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Christis Georgiou is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1993 and has been involved with Iliada Asset Management LLC since 2013, primarily for accounting purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and investment recommendations supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Timothy Finster is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Skylight Financial Group and MassMutual Financial Group since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of NAIFA Cleveland, focusing on insurance awareness for producers. MML 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 emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning relationships and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Andrew Gallik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. He also serves as a registered representative for Michael Leonakis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor investment solutions.

Sabrina Maghes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has held multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Drew Adler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. He is also an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products including fixed annuities, long-term care, and traditional life insurance through Aspen Court Financial. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a large network of advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diverse portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Melick III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Karen Suttman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where she has worked since 2008, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. She serves on the board of the Harriet Tubman Movement, a nonprofit focused on helping sex trafficking victims find safe homes and rehabilitation. Additionally, she is a board member of Seven Brothers Distilling Company, a locally owned artisan distillery in Cleveland, Ohio. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses that cover a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan offering while maintaining separate planning engagements.

Mark Baniewicz is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a CPA firm specializing in tax and accounting services and is involved with Zappitelli Wealth Advisors, which provides comprehensive wealth management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers, serving individual, corporate, institutional, and retirement plan clients.

Joseph Kraft is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Westlake City Schools Board of Education. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The team employs a variety of investment strategies and overlays, with capabilities that include municipal advisory and public finance services.

Terence Hagedorn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in South Euclid, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Integrity Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with several life insurance companies. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement income plans, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Jack Butler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial for 12 years. Outside of advising, he serves as an attorney of counsel focusing on estate planning, is president of a fixed insurance product business, and is a board member of a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios constructed using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party managed account solutions.

Jameson Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on building long-term relationships with clients that extend beyond transactional financial advice. He assists retirees, executives, business owners, and young families in navigating important financial decisions related to retirement planning, estate planning, wealth management, and long-term financial security. His approach centers on understanding individual goals, values, and concerns to help clients move closer to achieving what matters most to them. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Jameson spent years in business development working alongside Fortune 500 companies and served 14 years in the military. These experiences contribute to the discipline, integrity, and service-minded approach he brings to his client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and carries a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His memberships include the American Legion and VFW. Jameson is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Restore, and Ronald McDonald House. He is also engaged in his church community. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family, and he is a proud father of two children.

Patrick Armstrong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. He is also a public notary in the State of Ohio since 1995. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Scot Sinkler is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel in various capacities since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis from its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Jason Yuhas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and TA-Check Financial since 2018 and previously spent 11 years with SII Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through TA-CHECK Tax Service, which he has operated since 2000. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kellyn Ingraham is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Kellyn serves as the primary contact for Fidelity's most sophisticated investors and their families, focusing on building and maintaining long-term relationships by understanding each client's unique preferences and providing personalized service and support for their financial needs. Kellyn has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Wealth Management Planning Consultant, and Advanced Planning Analyst before assuming the current position in 2025. This experience reflects a comprehensive background in wealth management and client relationship development.

Ryan Gillespie is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026 and has prior work experience at Sherwin Williams and various other roles while completing his education at Kent State University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through multiple advisory and brokerage platforms and emphasizes the use of LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party asset managers.

Shannon Kolton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.