Mark Pylypiak is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s unique financial goals and priorities. His expertise encompasses legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Mark is committed to providing unbiased, professional advice while maintaining open and honest communication with his clients. With a focus on understanding the full financial picture, Mark works closely with clients to assess liquidity, evaluate risks, and develop long-term investment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of disciplined investing and the timely adjustment of portfolio holdings based on market conditions and individual circumstances. Mark holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in youth sports in his community. He enjoys baseball, fishing, and spending time with his family. His approach is guided by the principle that understanding a client’s life priorities is essential to delivering financial strategies designed around their goals and aspirations.

William Hornung is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience currently with Raymond James & Associates. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Hornung is based in Westlake, Ohio. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Jeffrey Kobak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked for The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Life Insurance for 17 years. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Karen Springer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Painesville, Ohio. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Glaser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at JP Morgan and Huntington Bank. In addition to his advisory role, Glaser is also licensed as an insurance broker, offering life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jacob White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Solon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Lavelle & Rittenhouse Trial Lawyers, the City of Solon, Wholesale Supplies Plus, Ohio University, and Solon City Schools. 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 algorithmic automation with research and modeling to deliver tailored retirement-income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michelle Reynolds is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Melana Carbary is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. She also operates a yoga instruction business and provides divorce planning workshops through Burning River Advisory Group. Additionally, she is involved in coaching related to divorce planning with EnlightenHer, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing multiple custody and platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Christian Riemenschneider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a restaurant and bar business in Cleveland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial planning process.

Jerwon Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and the Cleveland Municipal School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Schaffer Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1991 and also works with Waypoint West, LLC since 2025. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products and owns a rental property in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm’s advisers utilize asset allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Bradford Burgess is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006, including roles at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

David Heffley is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1992 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Barbara Semisorow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Middleburg Heights, OH, with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., a predecessor entity to LPL Financial, for 30 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Dennis Barba Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in scouting high school basketball players and owns several businesses related to his financial practice and other ventures, including tax preparation and basketball team ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, with flexibility in implementation and multiple integrated financial product options.

Brady Wells is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at GreenBud, LLC and TrueGreen Global, as well as positions outside finance such as ice hockey coaching. Outside of his advisory career, Wells serves as an assistant ice hockey coach for the Cleveland Wildcats and is involved in recreational activities at Beechmont Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Gracie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Lineweaver Wealth Advisors, Lincoln Investment Planning, and other financial services firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a proprietary process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop diversified model portfolios.

Tyler Bonar serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on creating customized financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual goals. Tyler is dedicated to helping busy professionals manage their investments and retirement planning through a proprietary financial modeling process that assesses progress toward achieving desired lifestyles. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as individual and corporate investment strategies and retirement income. Tyler holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is affiliated with Merrill Lynch and actively participates in the Bainbridge Civic Club. Outside of his professional pursuits, Tyler enjoys basketball, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He approaches wealth management as a financial GPS, aiming to guide clients from their current position toward their financial objectives.

Debora Venzor is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017. Prior to UBS, she worked at The Effective Leadership Academy from 2015 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Barth is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. Barth serves on the board of directors for The Upside of Downs of Northeast Ohio and is a partner in Lakeside Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver its advisory solutions.