Michael Batu is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Batu also owns Kirkland Wealth Advisors, LLC, a private practice based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Karen Wagner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and also holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base 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 portfolio management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Robert Venzor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment services supported by firm-approved tools and research.

John Schubert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1999 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Matthew La Fountain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Matanick is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at Sherwin Williams and the City of Bay Village prior to joining Baird. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Telea is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Patrick Mckelvey is a Wealth Management Advisor with the KMM Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advising and planning services to high net worth individuals and families, focusing on creating comprehensive family wealth plans that incorporate asset allocation and liability management as key components of the group's wealth management platform. Patrick began his career at Merrill Lynch as an intern in 2011 and joined the KMM Group as an Investment Analyst upon graduating from Elon University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Finance. He was promoted to Financial Advisor in 2017. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Patrick’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and portfolio management services. Patrick resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with his wife and two children. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. In 2022, he was named to Forbes’ “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list.

Stuart Abrams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including 20 years with LPL Financial and over a decade running Tyler Stone Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his financial career, he is a musician who performs as a singer/songwriter approximately once a month and has released a CD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Meghan Foley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America NA and Merrill Lynch. Meghan is based in Broadview Heights, OH. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various programs and affiliated resources.

Alyssa Pinney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ilija Djukic is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, following four years at PNC Investments. He serves as treasurer and board member of the Saint Sava Eastern Orthodox Church. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Theresa Guerini is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. She is also a notary, a role she has held since 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Toby Easterling is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2008, including seven years with Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and attendant of Welcome To The Pit, LLC, a gym in Akron, Ohio. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary models and offers integrated custody, brokerage, and alternative investment services.

Shane Mc Creery is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2022 and prior experience at Penn Station. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Drake's Landing Banquet Center. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Richard Stager is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1980 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and provides a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Douglas Hubert is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he serves as president of Hubert & Hubert, Inc., a CPA firm providing accounting and tax services. Hubert is also a member of Hubert Wealth Management, LLC, a financial services referral business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations.

Mark Seward is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Akron, Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored 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 affiliated and third-party managers.

Ryan Montanari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the hospitality industry with Incline Public House. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Aidan Murphy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and involvement with Youngstown Country Club. Charles Schwab 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with a multi-asset model portfolio approach.