Brian Esten is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. for five years and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational resources.

Brian Morton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial, and First Allied Advisory Services. He is also registered as a representative for Michael Leonakis. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a range of third-party advisory models and does not sponsor its own wrap fee program.

Roger Baranovic is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with the firm since 2017. His prior experience includes a role at J.P. Morgan Securities. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner guidance and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice across diversified and thematic portfolios.

Jae Jeong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with CFP® and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Schwab, he worked at Rocket Mortgage and held various roles at The Ohio State University and other organizations. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Sean Dobbins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gary Fee is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with several investment management firms, focusing on creating customized portfolios tailored to each client's specific needs. Gary delivers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding clients' life priorities and financial aspirations. Gary holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and was a four-year varsity letter winner on the wrestling team. He is affiliated with the professional organization Wrestlers in Business. Gary leverages the resources and advisory services of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to assist clients with complex financial decisions. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and participating in various outdoor activities and sports.

Stacey Bertrand is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 1991. Her credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Logan Adler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with OSAIC and its affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to this, he had roles at Stratos Wealth Partners and Miami University. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Meredith Whitener is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with LongView Financial Partners, supporting financial planning and marketing activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory services through a related municipal advisor affiliation.

Tayshon Blackwell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and the Cleveland State University Finance Department. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Jaime Zarlenga Siegler is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at UBS Financial Services for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. Jaime is also involved as a financial advisor with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Christopher Naples is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Aleksandra Delic Milanovic is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 25 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Emily Evans is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients with long-term financial planning. Prior to her current role, Emily worked at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Consultant from 2014 to 2020 and as an Investment Representative from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a Financial Consultant at Citizens Republic Bancorp from 2008 to 2013. Emily's professional experience centers on financial consulting and investment representation, with a commitment to helping clients achieve financial well-being. Outside of her career, she enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, watching movies, outdoor adventures, caring for pets, and running.

Matthew Long is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Strategic Advisers, Inc. He is also associated as an employee with Momentum Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mason Schmitt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial and the City of Aurora. 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.

Thomas O'neil Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2025. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide investment analysis and allocation guidance.

Alan Leitson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, KeyBanc Capital Markets, and Robert Baird & Co. Outside of advisory work, he has served as a precinct election official and is involved in a local business networking organization, BNI International. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research technologies.

Michael Darby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2005 and is involved in the Cuyahoga Falls City School Finance Committee, where he consults on strategies to increase outside revenues for the local school board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals, and it maintains specialized municipal advisory capabilities and innovative employer advisory programs.

Mark Vlacovsky is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within Cetera-affiliated firms as well as independent financial management. Outside of advising, he has been involved in several business management activities spanning over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and affiliated model providers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing assets in excess of $256 billion.