Michael Montgomery is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, following eight years at Travelex Currency Services Inc. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s approach combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Stefanie Peoples is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and also works with Kelly Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through an affiliated company. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary management supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Peter Dougherty is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1992 and joined Merrill in 1999. He serves as one of the senior advisors on the Dougherty Group, focusing on helping individuals, professionals, families, and privately held businesses develop strategies to build and sustain wealth and reduce complexity in their financial lives. Peter has developed a niche in Alternative Investments and Family Enterprise Planning. He holds a bachelor's degree from John Carroll University and has completed postgraduate training at The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, Harvard University, and the University of Southern California. Peter maintains professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a board member for Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises and serves as Chairman for VeloSano in Northeast Ohio for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Peter and his wife, Laura, live in Chagrin Falls with their two children and are active in the community, supporting organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic VeloSano. His community involvement has been recognized with the President's Volunteer Service Award from the White House for two consecutive years.

Gregory Polyak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a real estate rental business managing a single condominium. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research and operational tools.

Alex Ceddia is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. In this role, Alex works with clients to develop holistic financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their personal and financial objectives. Alex's professional focus is on creating comprehensive strategies tailored to individual client needs. Alex's expertise lies in financial planning, assisting clients in navigating their financial journeys. Outside of work, Alex has interests in baseball, concerts, cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, gardening, and traveling.

Dee Edwards III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards serves on the board of TEMEG Holdings, a medical supply wholesaler and retailer, and owns BPL Edwards Services, a holding company for his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income program uses research and modeling to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on tax efficiency and income sustainability for clients meeting specific asset criteria.

Chad Marks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank. Outside of advising, he mentors employees, originates loans, runs teller transactions, and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Peter Glovna III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance activities, including offering premium financing and servicing fixed insurance products such as annuities and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Michael Salopek is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He is a partner at Neitzel, Luke & Salopek, Inc., where he provides CPA services including taxes, assurance, bookkeeping, and payroll. Outside of his advisory role, Salopek coaches freshman basketball and manages the North Coast Basketball Academy, and serves as treasurer for The Flight to Remember Foundation, providing financial oversight for the organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

David Doll is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2017. Doll serves on the board of the Woodruff Foundation, a charitable organization in Cleveland, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

Christopher Brennan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cbiz for three years and briefly at Firestone Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Timothy Cowdrick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Lakeside Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Sean O'Connor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008, including positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and financial advisor for the MG O'Neil Family Foundation and is the secretary of the Portage Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers access to diverse investment strategies while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Chavayda is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. before joining Linsco/Private Ledger, now part of LPL Financial, where he has been since 2001. He is also associated with DJC Financial Management, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Schlegel is a financial advisor with Cetera in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and several other firms prior to joining Cetera in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Elizabeth Nemeth is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor leading group classes and personal training sessions through her involvement with RP Fitness. 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 offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Savon Johnson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including car detailing services and ecommerce businesses, serving as president and CEO of multiple companies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and emphasizes personalized risk assessment and program matching in its advisory approach.

Aaron Veal is an advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and experience dating from 2022. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various capacities including at East of Chicago Barberton and Door Dash. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing diverse investment strategies and operational support tools.

Toni Fry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has held various roles, including at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and owns a cleaning services business. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Christa Repas is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2019, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wernick Wealth Management Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and owns a consulting and coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.