Christopher Murman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Grant Thornton LLP and Miami University. Murman has been with UBS since 2025. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver customized financial solutions.

Matea Milisic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2024, she worked at Fidelity Investments and has held roles at Kent State University and Citizens Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and planning processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Michael Cianciolo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 1992, including a 14-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a softball umpire in Twinsburg, Ohio. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ignatius Permadi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Michael Ramer is a financial associate with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Cetera Advisors and Balanced Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience assisting with client data gathering and note-taking during client meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that offers model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Robert Funk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sarah Stratton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market models.

Devoleon Taylor II is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and PNC Investments. Outside of finance, he owns Banana Peel Rigs LLC, a business that custom builds and sells gaming computers. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Anthony Miller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years. His other business activities include acting as a power of attorney for his father. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating under a dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

James Gehring is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at First Responders Financial Advisors and Planmember Securities Corporation from 2015 to 2024. Gehring also works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Brian Rowe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Joelle Cooke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several KeyBank-affiliated firms before joining Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Angela Monateri is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of 2uercus Operations LLC, involved in practice operations management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Andrew Barkley is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2014 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

George Davis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at several related firms since 2024. Outside of finance, he is involved with On the Rise Artisan Breads, a business he has been part of since 2022. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and advisory platforms tailored to client objectives.

Donald Qualters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and First Dominion Capital Corp. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Slyman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2002. He leads Slyman Wealth Management, focusing on developing customized wealth management strategies tailored to individual client financial goals. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, including individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. John holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and is a graduate of St. Edward High School. From 2019 through 2024, John has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. He is committed to providing appropriate wealth strategies and clearly communicating these to clients, supported by an experienced team. Outside of his professional career, John is a former board member of the St. Edward High School alumni association. He resides in Westlake with his wife Elisa and their children, Jaeden and Eliana. His personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Schuur is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent six years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

John Metcalfe III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and has also worked at Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1988. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a range of solutions including model-based asset allocations, portfolio management, and proprietary research.

Christopher Minotti is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a prior role at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has experience in hospitality and retail, including positions at Westwood Country Club and Minotti's Wine and Liquor. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.