Eric Kaleal is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera, he was president of Lighthouse Advisers, LLC for over 10 years and is currently the president of the nonprofit Mission4Maureen, which provides financial assistance to families affected by brain cancer and brain tumors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Walter Goggans Sr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 1998. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Arrowsmith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016 and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2006. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for Urban Community School, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Randal Lupi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor firms Axa Advisors and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he is an owner and partner in Student Loan Tech Inc. and serves as a member and vice president of Student Loan Gurus LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Thomas Dattilo is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

David Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1974 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board for New Directions for Living and as Co-President of the Board for Western Reserve Community Development Corporation, both nonprofit organizations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations by combining internal and third-party portfolio management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Brian Hirko is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC, Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, First Federal Savings and Loan Association, The Huntington Investment Company, FirstMerit Bank, and LPL Financial LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Daniel Mckenna is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, with 39 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at UBS since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

David Mercado is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of the KMME Group located in Pepper Pike and Westlake, Ohio. He has been with Merrill/Bank of America since 2010 and joined the KMM Group as a Financial Advisor in 2017. David serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on a personalized, goals-based approach to financial planning and investment management. With over two decades of experience, David provides comprehensive strategies encompassing retirement planning, estate considerations, risk management, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Associate Market Executive for Merrill's Northeast Ohio Market—where he led the Financial Advisor Development Program—and Wealth Management Banking Regional Manager covering multiple states. His earlier career includes roles in middle market commercial real estate lending, retail banking, and insurance. David holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and maintains a Personal Investment Advisor designation. He has been involved with Trinity Lakewood Community Outreach and focuses his community efforts on addressing food insecurity and low-cost housing. Residing in Avon, Ohio, David lives with his wife Samantha; they have four children, one grandson, and two dogs.

Teresa Brennan is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Baird since 2019 and previously spent five years at St Christopher School. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2025, offering strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, tax management, and direct indexing, with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Mark Harrison is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has prior work experience with firms such as Lakefront Line Inc. and Gc Logistics. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering various investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Janet Padula is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cheryl Lidawer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to joining Fidelity. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Brandon Owen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Middlefield Banking Company, and Citizens Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor client investment strategies.

Kimberly Hudak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, Hudak volunteers with the Fire Fighters Memorial Ride, where she presents scholarships to the families of firefighters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and affiliations.

Matthew Puflea is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has worked with Solon Investment Services, Inc. since 2014 and is the owner of Solon Road Partners LLC, a real estate brokerage entity associated with his practice location. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Francis Vitale is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Willoughby, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. His other business activities include outside insurance appointments related to term life, universal life, and whole life insurance. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and asset management solutions.

Carla Mahoney Ott is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. Since joining Fidelity in 2015, she has held roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Benefits and Planning Consultant. Her experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. Carla works closely with clients to understand their goals, values, and financial needs, developing and implementing tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Carla enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, gardening, and hiking.

Vincent Piro is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2022, he worked at Bank of America from 2017 to 2022 and had brief tenures at McAdam LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as security personnel at Fortis Protection Group and works as a guest advocate and cashier at Target. 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.

James Lamar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 63 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including PNC Investments and Embrescia Wealth Management Company. Outside of advisory roles, Lamar serves as an administrative assistant and paraplanner at Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes non-discretionary planning and analytical tools tailored to client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting.