Alexander Ruiz serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he partners with clients to offer strategic, goal-based financial guidance aimed at building, protecting, and growing wealth with confidence and peace of mind. He focuses on a holistic approach to wealth management that connects all aspects of his clients' financial lives. With expertise in areas such as retirement planning, college education funding, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing, Alexander works closely with individuals, families, and businesses. He applies Merrill's goals-based wealth management methodology to translate complex financial concepts into clear and actionable strategies designed to preserve and grow wealth over time. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Case Western Reserve University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional duties, he values family, friendships, and maintaining a balanced life. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, football, music, and spending quality time with his family, which inform his emphasis on trust, consistency, and long-term relationships with his clients.

Michael Houser is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Westlake, OH. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has previously worked in a variety of roles, including positions at Catawba Island Club and Bankers Life. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based planning across topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation. The firm offers these services through a network of advisors, combining planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing options while keeping planning and management separate.

Serina Lopez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include operating Serina Lopez Agency LLC and working at National General Insurance. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of SEAL Enterprise LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Heilmann is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at EPIK Wealth Holdings LLC. 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, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

John Ruddy III is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and also operates a tax and accounting business, WR Taxes, LLC, where he serves as a partner. Additionally, Ruddy has served as a firefighter with the City of Cleveland since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Sharon Bradley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining Ameriprise in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Financial Deacon at Trinity Church, providing financial oversight for the church budget, and is involved in a small printing business called Something Borrowed Rentals DBA Big Red Q. Ameriprise offers comprehensive retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to create customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

John Moss is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. He serves as a committee member for MetroHealth, a charitable organization, where he contributes to monitoring investment performance. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jacob Karnow is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held positions at Cortland Bank, Kraftech Inc., and Nordonia City Schools/Miami University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chris Springer is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their unique financial goals. He has held this role since 2023. Prior to his current position, Chris gained experience in the financial industry through roles including Retail Sales Consultant at The Vanguard Group in 2022, Branch Manager at The Huntington Investment Company from 2021 to 2022, and Assistant Branch Manager at Huntington National Bank from 2015 to 2022. His professional background encompasses client collaboration and leadership within financial services. Outside of his professional career, Chris has personal interests in motorcycles, music, outdoor adventures, pets, traveling, and yoga.

David Maher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience, including 26 years with UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

John Dailey Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously was self-employed and associated with Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank. Outside of advisory work, he conducts in-store surveys and audit management for Infomax Shelf Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple program platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Dennis Harp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Edward Jones and METLIFE Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates TA-Check Financial, Ltd, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Shereen Moussa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in North Olmsted, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has held multiple roles within J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015, as well as brief experience with Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to entities such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Preston Di Marco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Ohio Investment Partners and Ashland University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a wrestling referee for middle and high schools in Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research.

Karl Kniely is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He integrates insights from Merrill with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to provide flexible wealth management approaches responsive to changing market conditions. Karl holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and has earned the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community organizations through volunteer work, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of engagement in the communities it serves.

Michael Daso is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC for 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Beck Center for the Arts, consults on office management for Neighborhood Pediatrics LLC, and acts as treasurer for Lakewood Congregational Church. 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 third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Francis Lann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, OH, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 11 years with Money Concepts Capital Corp. He is involved in seminar activities through Benefit Planning Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Helene D'andrea is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a part-time rental property in Hilton Head Island, SC. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers along with various portfolio management options.

James Aschenbrener is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously owned Ash Medical, LLC, which he is in the process of dissolving as he transitions to his role at Baird. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers with a range of investment strategies and overlays tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.