Michael Schlegel is a financial advisor with Cetera in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and several other firms prior to joining Cetera in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Savon Johnson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including car detailing services and ecommerce businesses, serving as president and CEO of multiple companies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and emphasizes personalized risk assessment and program matching in its advisory approach.

Aaron Veal is an advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and experience dating from 2022. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various capacities including at East of Chicago Barberton and Door Dash. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing diverse investment strategies and operational support tools.

Toni Fry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has held various roles, including at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and owns a cleaning services business. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Christa Repas is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2019, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wernick Wealth Management Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and owns a consulting and coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Laurence Santagata is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC, and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in accounting and income tax preparation through Santagata Fini LLC and serves as treasurer for the Rivers Edge Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Steve Wasinski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans by understanding their goals and preferences, utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to implement prudent long-term investment strategies. Steve's professional experience at Fidelity includes positions as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, an Investment Consultant in 2025, and currently as a Financial Consultant. Through these roles, he has focused on making the retirement planning process simple and organized for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Steve enjoys biking, attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and running.

Howard Kleckley Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Euclid, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and previously worked at Dillard's from 2017 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a notary and has part-time experience as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and DoorDash. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Jeffrey Hedley is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and member of an LLC that operates a hobby farm. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

James Hatton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Equitable Advisors LLC and SII Investments, Inc. Hatton also operates an insurance agency in Brecksville, Ohio. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools and a wide network of over 22,800 advisors.

Stacie Koesters is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities between 2013 and 2018. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies and managers to align with client goals and risk tolerances.

William Casale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Walter Goggans Sr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 1998. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Arrowsmith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016 and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2006. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for Urban Community School, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Leonard Peffer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities LLC, Citizens Securities, Inc., Edward Jones, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending eligible strategies.

Ethan Silverman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lyndhurst, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Huntington Investment Company and several other financial firms. Outside of finance, he has worked in plantscaping. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a collaborative approach involving written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Randal Lupi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor firms Axa Advisors and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he is an owner and partner in Student Loan Tech Inc. and serves as a member and vice president of Student Loan Gurus LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Thomas Dattilo is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

David Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1974 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board for New Directions for Living and as Co-President of the Board for Western Reserve Community Development Corporation, both nonprofit organizations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations by combining internal and third-party portfolio management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Brian Hirko is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC, Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, First Federal Savings and Loan Association, The Huntington Investment Company, FirstMerit Bank, and LPL Financial LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.