Giovanni Ruggiero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. He is a member of a committee at the Jesuit Retreat House, a nonprofit organization focused on organizing retreats and managing endowment investments and cash flow. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Taylor Chmel is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, Taylor worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2026. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Gable is a ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company from 1993 to 2017. He also holds an outside insurance sales role focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Joseph Licate is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years. 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 individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

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.

Michael Vary Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor in a residential rental property business in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

Gregory Helms is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Helms serves as a trustee and treasurer for several local organizations, including Lakewood Park Cemetery and the Rocky River Aquatics Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Sharon Mazur is a Series 63–licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently associated with Cetera, where she has worked since 2013, including within Cetera Wealth Services and Blue Line Financial. Mazur serves as a financial investment committee member for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8, overseeing investment decisions and budget planning for the nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or develop customized strategies.

Robert Apple is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Robert A. Apple, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Betty Brecht is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. for 30 years since 1996. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Ms. Brecht is based, provides wealth management services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and technology-driven tools.

Rogelio Rangel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2018 and has prior experience at Envestnet Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a registered representative at Vantage Financial Group, Inc. and participates as an administrative assistant with Vantage Settlement Advisory Group, assisting with class action administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies across various program structures.

Michael Ruhrkraut is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Services LLC and Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Cleveland Securities, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Nancy Vesel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, and has 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a food production and sales business called Happy Cookie Jar and serves as a trustee for a land development entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Downing is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Corporation for a combined total of 24 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a life insurance broker and agent, offering life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed and indexed annuities to clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Kristen Mignogna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has provided investment advisory services through Tyler-Stone Wealth Management and has maintained involvement with Hupp Tax Service as a tax preparer since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Daryl Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Outside of his advisory role, Martin owns DKM Capital LLC, a business focused on purchasing, renovating, and reselling physical real estate. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Thomas Massey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years prior to joining Raymond James in 2026. Massey serves as a board member and advisory trustee for the Geauga County YMCA and participates on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, assisting candidates pursuing the Certified Portfolio Manager credential. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services, supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Matthew Rohde is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent seven years at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Christian Hammer Huber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and founder of Double H Services, LLC, a consulting business, and participates in ridesharing on a limited basis. He also engages in fractional ownership of artwork and collectible wines. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement with a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

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.