Alexis Firment is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Alexis was involved with Palmetto Running Company and the Beaufort County School District. Outside of advisory work, Alexis owns a user-generated content business. 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 and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from both internal and third-party sources.

Ryan Eyerman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in advisory roles at E&M Consulting and other financial services firms since 2014. His additional roles include financial advisory responsibilities at CKE Financial Services, E&M Consulting, and Strategic Retirement Solutions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm offers specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses, and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through affiliated public financing capabilities.

Brian Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Social Mortgage LLC, Bank of America, and Rocket Mortgage. Lewis serves on the board of Assembly for the Arts, a nonprofit focused on cultural policy and equity initiatives in Cleveland’s arts and culture sectors. Merrill provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gavin Shindeldecker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, having previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LPL Financial, and Navigation Wealth Management. Prior to his financial career, he held roles at Walmart, Kent State University, and Snow Trails Winter Resort. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, integrating brokerage, custody, and advisory services within a large-scale, centralized operational structure.

Scott Giltinan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he has served on the boards of the Mariner Village Homeowners Association and the Mariner Village Condo Owners Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Kyle Hancharick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Harrington Asset Management, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

David Croft is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017. Prior to UBS, he spent four years at Xavier University. Croft is a member of the investment committee for Walsh Jesuit High School, overseeing the school's endowment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Damion Crannis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of products supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Jeff Dodd is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he helps clients and their families create, implement, and monitor financial plans to work toward their unique financial goals. Jeff has been with Fidelity Investments since 1997, progressing through various positions including Brokerage Services Representative, Proactive Representative, Senior Investments Representative, Financial Consultant, and Vice President Financial Consultant before assuming his current role in 2021. His extensive tenure reflects his experience in wealth planning and financial consulting.

Philip Hrvatin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of finance, Hrvatin is a self-employed musician. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gregory Rustad is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for 15 years. He is also president of Rustad Financial LLC, where he sells term insurance and fixed annuities to clients. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

James Leone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and at Aspire Investment Management since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of SEEDNET and Legacy Boxing. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of implementation platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Heather Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cleveland, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has served in advisory and supervisory roles at Vantage Financial Group since 2014 and is also an advisory representative at FM Strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing various program structures and affiliations.

Joshua Rymer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, as well as brief positions in the leasing and remodeling sectors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Nicholas Melzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. 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.

Brian P. Brennan is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 18 years before joining Baird in 2021. Brennan serves on the investment sub-committee for Magnificat High School, reviewing outside investment managers quarterly. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

Michelle Glass is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2022 and has owned Glass Financial Advisors since 2016. Prior to that, she was with VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2022. Glass serves on the boards of the Cleveland Fisher House and Community Resource Services, both nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Renee Dietz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Sequoia Wealth Management and Advantage Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Achieve Credit Union’s wealth management services. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 57 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved with Urbana Holding, a family holding company that purchases Ohio State football tickets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide 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 process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools to model outcomes but clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Chad Klemens is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.