John Nicklas is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has also held roles at Meaden & Moore Financial Services and Avantax Investment Services, and serves as Vice President and CPA at Meaden & Moore, Ltd. Additionally, he acts as trustee of a family trust and holds power of attorney for a family member, overseeing financial affairs in both capacities without compensation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides investment advisory services through a national network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment models and custom strategies across various program structures.

Ronald Pirro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 18 years at B. Riley Wealth Management and 3 years at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He is president of Pirro Financial Group LLC, a securities-related business through which he provides financial advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving 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 with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Alexander Solove is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lakewood, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including time under its former name, AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Solove works as a consultant with StudentLoan Tech Inc. and serves as a development associate with Jerome Solove Development Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to provide advisory solutions covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Raymond Braum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment research.

Thomas Erb is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various branches of Wells Fargo since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Well Planned Financial LLC, where he dedicates part of his time to managing financial planning activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, supporting a broad range of financial planning needs including specialized services like business-owner transition and divorce planning.

Clarise Vennitti is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade over her career. Outside of finance, she is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and coaches athletes at a CrossFit gym. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Luke Swaddling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at SportRadar and Infinity Fitness, and serves as a board member of the St. Edward Alumni Association in Lakewood, Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Patrick Healy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Samuel Salvino is a Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with ultra-high net worth clients, including corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families, focusing on family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Samuel and the team at Moeder Salvino & Associates leverage their combined industry knowledge to provide a comprehensive and tailored client experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Samuel worked at a London-based family office, where he was involved in investment selection, due diligence, and operational support. He began his career in financial services as a Wealth Management seasonal associate at Merrill in 2018. Samuel holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Richmond, The American University in London and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Samuel currently resides in New York City. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys fly fishing, running, and other outdoor activities.

Brett Robson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milan, Ohio, holding 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2014. Outside of advising, he owns Robson & Associates, LLC, which provides tax return preparation and bookkeeping services for small business owners. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts in a wrap-fee structure.

Austin Marciniak is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently associated with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, First Watch, The J.M. Smucker Company, and the University of Akron. 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 SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Patrick Behm is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2015 and provides custom wealth management services, strategies, and advice for high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. Patrick's approach involves first listening to a client's needs to deliver tailored financial strategies and help clients express their financial goals effectively. Patrick's expertise includes financial strategies, social security analysis, pre and post retirement cash flow planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A Cleveland native, Patrick earned bachelor's degrees in Finance and Business Intelligence from Mercyhurst University. In his spare time, he is involved in civic and charitable organizations and enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, painting, photography, running, skiing, and traveling.

Zachary Lewis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon Lake, Ohio, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Sua Sponte Partners, LLC, which supports and manages his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven retirement income recommendations.

Michael Hartnett is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with individuals and families to develop and implement comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their financial goals. He focuses on building trusting partnerships to help clients feel comfortable and confident with their plans. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving first as a Financial Consultant and currently as a Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Associate at Paragon Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2020.

Colleen Saari is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2020. Prior to this, Saari was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Begin Again Jewelry Co. and held roles at The Harp and Heather B Moore Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Barry Rice Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Frank Dilalla is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and previously was with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2009 to 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Philip Lago is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and Regal Financial/Mass Mutual for seven years. Lago serves as a board member for the Northern Ohio Chapter of Folds of Honor, supporting community events and fundraisers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research and model portfolios.

Will Lyle is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he currently works with ultra-high-net-worth families to manage the complexities of their wealth. He is a CFP4 professional and part of Fidelity Private Wealth Management, focusing on a collaborative approach that combines Fidelity's extensive resources with personalized service. Will brings 19 years of industry experience, having held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, including Vice President, Wealth Planner, and Financial Consultant. Prior to that, he worked in various financial advisory and client management roles at CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, Merrill Lynch, OneAmerica, and Transamerica from 2006 onward. He resides in Ohio with his wife and three sons. Outside of his professional work, Will enjoys boating on Lake Erie, supporting local youth hockey, and participating in his local church community.

Sasha Dietsche is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, Sasha worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Sasha is involved in sales with Paperpie since mid-2024. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various programs and third-party managers, emphasizing a tailored approach based on client risk tolerance and objectives.