Sharon Mazur is a Series 63–licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently associated with Cetera, where she has worked since 2013, including within Cetera Wealth Services and Blue Line Financial. Mazur serves as a financial investment committee member for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8, overseeing investment decisions and budget planning for the nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or develop customized strategies.

Robert Apple is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Robert A. Apple, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Betty Brecht is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. for 30 years since 1996. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Ms. Brecht is based, provides wealth management services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and technology-driven tools.

Rogelio Rangel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2018 and has prior experience at Envestnet Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a registered representative at Vantage Financial Group, Inc. and participates as an administrative assistant with Vantage Settlement Advisory Group, assisting with class action administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies across various program structures.

Ronald Baldari is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Ruhrkraut is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Services LLC and Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Cleveland Securities, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Nancy Vesel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, and has 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a food production and sales business called Happy Cookie Jar and serves as a trustee for a land development entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Downing is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Corporation for a combined total of 24 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a life insurance broker and agent, offering life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed and indexed annuities to clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Daryl Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Outside of his advisory role, Martin owns DKM Capital LLC, a business focused on purchasing, renovating, and reselling physical real estate. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Bryce Ramer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior work experience at Ohio University and Beaver Area School District. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with access to a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Massey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years prior to joining Raymond James in 2026. Massey serves as a board member and advisory trustee for the Geauga County YMCA and participates on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, assisting candidates pursuing the Certified Portfolio Manager credential. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services, supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Richard Lucas is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006 and was involved with Space Dog Properties, LLC from 2005 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Gromofsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996. He holds a Series 63 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, relying on multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and an integrated operational structure.

Christian Hammer Huber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and founder of Double H Services, LLC, a consulting business, and participates in ridesharing on a limited basis. He also engages in fractional ownership of artwork and collectible wines. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement with a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Kristie Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 21 years before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Cherie Byrd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers advisory programs that include tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Michael Foliano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports clients by creating wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and align with clients' priorities. His approach includes leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Michael’s professional expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a high school diploma from Solon and a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.

Jennifer Lindsey is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2025. Outside of her advisory roles, she has held positions with Revolution Dog and JandJ10 LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lewis Wentz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and is also the owner of Hummer Entertainment, a holding company for a car collection. He founded Fear the Roo Collective LLC, a nonprofit supporting Akron University basketball, and serves as a director of the Wentz Family Foundation, involved in charitable donation decisions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their goals and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Ryan Mcbride is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage channels.