Eugene Tsirlin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and affiliated firms since 2007 and also leads EMRJ LLC as owner and president. Outside of finance, Tsirlin works part-time as a language interpreter. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm that offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Niniek Sulandari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seven Hills, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates World Bee Candle Co, a candle-making business that raises funds for student education on honey bees and pollinators. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services with a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2023, he held positions at Fidelity Investments, PNC Bank, and several other firms. Outside of his financial advisory role, he works part-time as a sales associate at Indochino, a men's tailored clothing retailer. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amanda Cairns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with over 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at PNC Bank prior to joining Morgan Stanley. She began her current role in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cleveland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Social Mortgage LLC, Bank of America, and Rocket Mortgage. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis serves on the board of Assembly for the Arts, a nonprofit focused on advocacy, cultural policy, and racial equity initiatives in Cleveland’s arts and culture sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Gavin Shindeldecker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Before joining Charles Schwab, his work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LPL Financial, and Navigation Wealth Management, among others. 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. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Bo Li is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Bo Li is active in several community and cultural organizations, serving as president of the US China Culture & Business Association and the Ohio Chinese Golf Association, and holds leadership roles in other nonprofit and international trade groups. He is also an ordained minister and involved in business development for a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, operating nationally through a large network of independent advisors.

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.

Monica Hines is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she has been involved with E-Protocal / MBH Global Communications since 2000. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated services beyond securities products.

Stephen Putinski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the finance committee of Canterbury Golf Club, contributing to budgetary planning and financial oversight. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Bradley Toth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Rising Leaders Council at The Gathering Place, a charitable organization. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Lisa Klima is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2015 and holds the Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by extensive research and various portfolio management styles.

Ryan Kleve is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, Kleve serves as an inside linebackers coach for the West Geauga High School football team. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

Connor Bechtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Orange, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Miami University and the Great Parks of Hamilton County. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Antal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Grace Church of Greater Akron, and Macy's Inc. He is based in Aurora, Ohio. 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 group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.

Peter Kaplan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He is president of PK Financial Group Inc., a wealth management and retirement plan management business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and uses various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.