Gene Fritzsche is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Capital Securities of America. Outside of finance, he owns and oversees two pet containment businesses in Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to various third-party money managers.

Charles Thomasson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He serves on the board of the Western Reserve Chapter of Mayflower Descendants and is involved in starting a charity focused on feeding zoo animals, farm rescue animals, and horses. Additionally, he is an amateur classical guitar player. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Brent Affolter is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously held positions at MassMutual Life Insurance and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales across life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and he owns an LLC for tax and business administrative purposes. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and tools, with implementation of recommendations arranged separately.

Matthew Allen is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2019 and has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his career in finance, he spent sixteen years at Pet Supplies "Plus." J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Harlynn J M Hobbs is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2002, including a role at Charles Schwab Trust Bank since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally works as a cook at various functions. Charles Schwab 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 and discretionary investment management services supported by centralized custody, brokerage, and due diligence resources.

James Mc Crone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at Carpenter & Associates and Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he is employed at Panini's Bar and Grill in Willoughby, OH. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and select alternative investments.

Joy Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ganley Subaru East, Motorcars Toyota, and several retail companies. Outside of advisory activities, she receives non-investment compensation related to referrals for home security, automation products, and loan services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Jacob Schaefer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including PNC Investments and Citizens Securities. He is also involved with Commonwealth Capital Management, LLC as an advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Kristopher Sayre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2015. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Scott Masters is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating advanced modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Caroline Adams is a Senior Financial Advisor with Williams, Jones & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2021 after working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a large Montana-based public accounting firm, where she worked in both the Audit and Tax Departments supporting non-profit, government entities, individuals, and businesses. In her current role, she assists clients with a comprehensive range of financial needs. Her expertise includes tax-sensitive investment strategies, business planning, cash-flow analysis, higher-education savings, and wealth transfer. Caroline leverages her public accounting background to collaborate effectively with clients' external tax and legal advisors to ensure steady progress on shared financial initiatives. She focuses on supporting successive generations of client families in developing sound financial habits and pursuing long-term financial independence. Caroline holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance from Carroll College in Helena. She has earned the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is involved with the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation. Caroline and her husband, Cole, live in Boise with their golden retriever, Bo, and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, snow skiing, and tennis.

Daniel Leugers is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth Inc. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors for 22 years and holds Series 66 registration. Leugers also owns BlueHaven Wealth Management, operating as a financial advisor under that firm. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple portfolio management platforms to deliver customized investment solutions.

Michael Leonakis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years and briefly at OSAIC prior to joining Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Cleveland Executive Consulting, LLC, a business established for payroll and business expense services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to deliver customized advisory solutions, frequently leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs.

Omid Sattarian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the nonprofit organization Towards Employment in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Natalie Mowry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in a range of client focus areas including Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Legacy Planning, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. Natalie's approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Natalie began her career as an Advisor and Manager of Financial Services at a Fortune 500 financial firm before joining Merrill in 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo Honors Program with a concentration in Financial Services. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is also recognized as a Better Money Habits Champion in her community. Natalie lives in Aurora with her husband Steve and their two daughters. Her personal interests include golfing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Jason Lukz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services for eight years, as well as at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities for three years. He is the owner and sole proprietor of Golden Financial Consulting, LLC, operating under the marketing name NIR. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Frank Ferritto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2021 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Based in Cleveland, OH, he is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co. The DDK Group advises a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. The team employs both in-house and third-party managers to tailor strategies that align with client goals and risk tolerances, offering a variety of investment approaches including traditional and non-traditional allocations.

Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she operates under the DBA Stratus Advisors, contracting with various outside long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Curtis Bissell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Bissell serves as Vice President of Buckets of Hope for Tender Hearts, a nonprofit supporting child loss organizations, and is the Pastor of the Online Campus for Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jon Shane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1981, including 15 years with Bank of America, N.A. Shane serves as a trustee for family trusts, including an irrevocable insurance trust and a residence trust. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.