Karen Dulaney is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at SunTrust Bank, SunTrust Investment Services, Key Private Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a family trust. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Ryan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Rocky River, Ohio. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Amanda Paliska is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Peak Retirement Planning, and Prosperity Capital Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in North Olmsted, OH. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technologies such as machine learning to support diverse investment strategies.

John Nesby Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and 2020, respectively. His prior work includes roles at Skylight Financial Group, Lighthouse Wealth Solutions, FedEx Office & Print Center, and The University of Akron. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Stephen Dowdell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at SII Investments, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of advising, he was involved with Cleats Bar and Grille for 14 years and has provided tax preparation services through TA-CHECK Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Alexandra Nero is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. She serves on the investment committee of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Douglas Stephen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. His other activities include managing fiduciary responsibilities, operating an LLC for business purposes, and involvement in a sports trading card streaming and sales venture. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and broader event-driven planning services.

Angela Kinch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a concurrent role at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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 integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Bartos is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at RSM and spent six years at Mercyhurst University. Outside of finance, Bartos is involved with Red Wagon Brewery in Columbia, Ohio, where he works as a bartender. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Carl Centofanti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services from 2013 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christian Pratt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Strongsville, Ohio, and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Ta-Check Financial and has experience in education and tax preparation roles. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Bogart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bay Village, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Brandon Spitzer is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 designation, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans and provides services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.

Katie Stefanski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Unique Marketers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Allison Batt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated firm since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent and co-owner of a business partnership in Westlake, Ohio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options through various platforms and combines proprietary and third-party strategies tailored by independent Financial Professionals.

Matthew Rhode is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Brunswick, OH. He has 15 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Jeffrey Saplak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SII Investments, Inc., and he has managed his own firms, TA-Check Financial and Tri City Tax, combining investment advisory and tax preparation services. He is also involved in property and casualty business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Dominic Poshedley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Strongsville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been involved with Ta-Check Financial since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Cleveland State University and Marc Glassman Incorporated. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Steven Tuttle is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-Chairman of the Board for the North Royalton YMCA and the Parma Ridgewood YMCA and has contributed a personal ultrarunning story to the book "Run to Save Your Life" by Amy Mower. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated financial services and investment solutions through its extensive network of affiliated advisers and utilizes various portfolio construction tools and third-party platforms.

Andrew Kaye is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with clients one-on-one to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to pursue those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and guidance, adapting strategies as clients' needs change, and offers access to specialized banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists. Andrew's expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is dedicated to helping clients manage the complexities of financial priorities such as purchasing a home, funding college education, caregiving responsibilities, and healthcare planning. His approach focuses on understanding what matters to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cleveland State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Outside of his professional work, Andrew participates in community activities including First Tee Cleveland. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, yoga, and spending time with his family.