Matthew Duffy is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. His background also includes roles in education and environmental management. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized portfolio strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Brandy Mickens is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and working in the industry for 23 years. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC through 2020. Mickens serves as a board director for FINSECA. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

William Koch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Koch is a co-owner of Oazvath Investments LLC and serves as an employee and coach for the University of Akron Ice Hockey Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning program.

George Gerges is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2015, he has focused on providing comprehensive wealth management services by taking a holistic approach to clients' financial situations. George and his team work closely with clients on a range of areas including college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. George earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University before starting his career at Merrill. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and utilizes the extensive resources and products available through one of the world's largest wealth managers to deliver consistent and objective financial advice. Residing in Rocky River, he is active in civic and charitable organizations. Outside of work, George enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his family.

David Wolfe is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 29 years of industry experience and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advising, Wolfe serves as the financial administrator for Rocky River Presbyterian Church, managing accounting functions including financial statement preparation and payroll services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large national network of independent advisors and serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform including portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Coleman O'Leary is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. O'Leary is also involved with Alpha Retirement Solutions, which he has been associated with since 2012. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Carol Briggs is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors, as well as work with the Veterans Administration and various healthcare professionals. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Malleys Chocolates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Wendy Swantek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Buckeye Music Boosters of Medina County and is the treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 500. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Jacobs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in North Olmsted, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience, all with Cambridge. Jacobs also operates under the trade name Szarka Financial and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm offers various investment implementation options tailored to client objectives through a network of independent financial professionals.

Leslie Szarka is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 15 years and has operated Szarka Financial Management since 1987. Szarka is also an author of financial books. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Mattern is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held previous roles at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and AMFG Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a coach for the Special Olympics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supporting a range of program structures and custody relationships.

Zachary Woodring is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Huntington National Bank. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, combining fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds, and is known for its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio development.

Jeffrey Brausch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1989. He serves as Chairman of the Black River Education & Wellness Foundation, a charitable organization focused on wellness and education in northern Ohio. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments and lending arrangements through its capital-markets platform.

Mason Linderbaum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab since 2003. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Matthew Kemsuzian is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through positions with OneDigital and David Berkley Insurance Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Di Franco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Flagstar Bank and in various customer service roles, including at Rego Brothers Lake Road Market. Outside of advising, he works as a team member in the deli department of a local grocery store. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Kevin Applegate is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Christina Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Golden Reserve RIA, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice. The firm’s approach combines internal research and third-party data to focus on dependable income sources and asset allocation strategies within a defined investment universe.

Jack Langhals is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Central Insurance. Outside of finance, he is involved in his family’s real estate and auction company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Kristy Wise is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Independence, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Extreme Networks and Fortune Brands Innovations. She is also involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by third parties and supported by custodial services from Pershing. The firm operates at scale with nearly 4,000 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.