Idris Merriman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Euclid, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Outside of investment advisory, he engages in sales of mortgage and home-related products through affiliated companies and is a notary. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jerome Johnson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Euclid, OH, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has a longer tenure with Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies of Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while offering a tiered percentage-based fee model.

Bobbi Bruner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and holds leadership roles as COO and partner at Carver Financial Services LLC, as well as president of BB4 LLC, which holds her equity in Carver Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals.

Polly Small is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Carver Financial and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. She is also employed as a sales assistant with CFS, LLC, a support company outside investment-related activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Piotr Cyranek is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and previously worked at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Vino Exclusive Candles, a retail candle business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kiara Clark is a financial professional with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2020 and has prior experience in various roles at companies including Curtiss-Wright and Ross Dress for Less. Clark serves as secretary for the Ohio Academic Decathlon, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base including individuals, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering access to affiliated and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Scruggs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has held roles at multiple firms including Lighthouse Advisers, LLC, IC Advisory Services, Inc., Ameriprise, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Since 2020, he has also operated Scruggs Financial as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Eric Ziegler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kirtland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and concurrently at Quicken Loans since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Ziegler serves as a Council Member at Large for the City of Kirtland and is an assistant high school football coach for Kirtland Local Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kristen Mignogna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Tyler-Stone Wealth Management and has provided tax preparation services through Hupp Tax Service since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other 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 investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Kenneth Washington is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica since 2013 and previously spent 27 years at Ferro Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Brian Lafata is a financial advisor with Cetera in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and Key Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, blending discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Karen Suttman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where she has worked since 2008, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. She serves on the board of the Harriet Tubman Movement, a nonprofit focused on helping sex trafficking victims find safe homes and rehabilitation. Additionally, she is a board member of Seven Brothers Distilling Company, a locally owned artisan distillery in Cleveland, Ohio. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses that cover a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan offering while maintaining separate planning engagements.

Mark Baniewicz is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and is also involved with Zappitelli Financial Services, where he provides tax management and accounting services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Baniewicz Enterprises LLC, which includes property management activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with a multi-manager platform and a suite of program options, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Armstrong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple terms at LPL Financial totaling 12 years and 16 years at Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. He is also a public notary in the state of Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, with support from advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jason Yuhas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. and operated TA-Check Financial, an independent investment advisory firm. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through multiple related businesses. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gary Rettke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Painesville, Ohio, holding 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Morris Beverage III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked with LPL Financial and Avantax entities and has owned and operated several businesses, including Blakely Insurance, Inc., a property and casualty agency. Beverage also serves on multiple public service boards in Lake County, Ohio, including the Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency and the Lake County Land Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jeffrey Burch is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising through Cetera. He owns Burch Investments, a private financial services firm that provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning for individuals, families, and business owners. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved in personal accounting and tax preparation through Zappitelli Financial Services and serves as a Lead Auditor for the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Julie Sabransky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chardon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Edward Jones, and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that are typically non-discretionary, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Madison Carroll is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Madison worked at K & R Vitello & Associates and has been involved in educational roles at University Schools and Ohio State University. Outside of advisory work, Madison also participates in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based recommendations developed by unaffiliated asset managers.