James Egan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Van De Motter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of The Bicknell Foundation, where he helps oversee philanthropic gifting and the investment management of fund assets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

James Woods is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aaron Harbaugh is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various positions outside the financial sector. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cunningham also serves as an OSJ principal and compliance principal for other financial and advisory businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services with various portfolio management options, leveraging multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Dylan Lanning is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He is also an associate and senior relationship manager at Western Reserve Resources Corporation. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles at various retail companies including Dunkin Donuts and Polo Ralph Lauren. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to provide tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports a broad network of affiliated advisory firms.

Stephen Mihalek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2024, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Alex Mckenna is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Broadview Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he provides general operations support for Align K9 Training, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Craig George is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years before joining LPL in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Natural Journey Farm LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches and offers extensive operational and research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Sarah Canitia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia Station, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent eight years as a stay-at-home mother. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 2Uercus Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Di Menna is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is associated with LPL Financial and also provides investment advisory services through Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. His prior work experience includes roles at Designer Molecules Inc and Jalenna Capital LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Ketvertis serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he provides wealth management services tailored to the unique ambitions and priorities of his clients. He specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. Ryan utilizes a disciplined process that considers all aspects of a client's life and business to develop customized financial strategies, with a focus on regular reviews to ensure alignment with clients' evolving goals. Ryan joined Merrill in 2007 after a career in real estate and works as part of a team with over 50 years of combined industry experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from John Carroll University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Ryan is involved in coaching community youth sports programs. His personal interests include biking, golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Matthew Jandziszak is a Financial Consultant at the Fairlawn Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. He specializes in working with local clients to provide comprehensive financial planning resources aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. Matthew focuses on assisting families and individuals in building and maintaining financial plans that promote long-term security and allow clients to concentrate on their personal interests. Matthew's career in financial services began in 2018 and includes roles such as Financial Service Account Executive at Nationwide, Retirement Plan Services Account Executive at Charles Schwab, and various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant since 2025. Originally from Northeast Ohio, Matthew currently resides in the area with his wife and their dog. Outside of work, his interests include cooking and baking, football, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.

Brett Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milan, Ohio, holding 13 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson owns a photography business, Brett Ashton Images, and operates The Old Wood Bridge Farm in Sandusky, Ohio. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Gossett III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of a publishing company in Cleveland and the CFA Society Cleveland, and he also streams video games on Twitch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Peter Wojanowski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in financial industry wealth management and advisory services. Peter is a FINRA registered representative holding Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, as well as licenses in life, annuity, and health insurance. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Senior Portfolio Advisor title, enabling him to manage custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis. His professional background includes providing personalized financial, retirement, and wealth management strategies to a diverse client base, including executives, attorneys, accountants, medical professionals, and small business owners. Throughout his career, Peter has worked in various locations including Newport Beach, California; Dallas, Texas; and Cleveland, Ohio, and is licensed to work with clients in multiple states. His areas of expertise encompass family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He emphasizes a personalized approach to developing financial strategies that align with clients' long-term goals. Peter attended The Ohio State University and The University of Akron with a major in finance. He holds a high school diploma from Archbishop Hoban. He is involved in his community through volunteer work and is affiliated with St. Basil the Great Church in Brecksville, Ohio. Outside of his professional work, his interests include biking, music, reading, skiing, traveling, and the arts. Peter lives with his spouse, Nelli, and their daughter Heather, an alumna of Case Western University.

David Livingston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a trust based in Sarasota, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

John Carpas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1990 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melissa Halloran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Beachwood, OH. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she provides support staff services for an insurance business in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Matthew Rains is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996 and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2005. He holds a Series 63 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a centralized structure for custody and brokerage services.