Maria Schneider is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Tiaa and TIAA-CREF from 2011 to 2018. 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, supported by centralized custody and operational structures.

Allison Cassell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, following roles at JJB Hilliard WL Loyns, LLC, Raymond James, and Hahn Loeser & Parks. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and complex investment strategies.

Blake Baker is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Arby's Restaurant and Mass Mutual, and has been involved with Ohio high school athletic organizations and photography ventures. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Raquel Russell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Retirement Plan Services since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment selection process.

Sarah Courtad is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Courtad Group, a team specializing in Goals Based Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with high net worth families to develop customized wealth management strategies addressing college education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, tax minimization, and other areas central to clients' financial goals. Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and carries professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach focuses on creating tailored financial plans that align with clients' lifetime goals, emphasizing long-term planning and personalized portfolio management. Active in her community, Sarah participates in organizations such as the Junior League of Cleveland, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, and Blessings in a Backpack. Outside of work, she enjoys soccer, attending Ohio State football games, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Jack Cooper is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Baird in 2025 and has prior experience at Abbott Labs. His background includes various roles in education and logistics. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

Antoine Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Dollar Bank, Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Amazon, and PNC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Laura Lamarca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a sales and marketing consultant for a retail and online store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, primarily acting in an advisory capacity for clients’ plans.

Aaron Lewis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in North Olmsted, OH. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

John Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and in-house research, supported by centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Thomas Jewett is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Jewett serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Treasure Cay Community Foundation, a nonprofit managing $1.4 million in assets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services, supported by a comprehensive range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Batu is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Batu also owns Kirkland Wealth Advisors, LLC, a private practice based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Karen Wagner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and also holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base 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 portfolio management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Robert Venzor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment services supported by firm-approved tools and research.

John Schubert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1999 and 2005, respectively. 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 provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Matthew La Fountain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Tracy Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2017. Prior to his finance career, he worked for two years at Blue Door Pub. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Timothy Matanick is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Akron, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at Sherwin Williams and the City of Bay Village prior to joining Baird. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Telea is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Patrick Mckelvey is a Wealth Management Advisor with the KMM Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advising and planning services to high net worth individuals and families, focusing on creating comprehensive family wealth plans that incorporate asset allocation and liability management as key components of the group's wealth management platform. Patrick began his career at Merrill Lynch as an intern in 2011 and joined the KMM Group as an Investment Analyst upon graduating from Elon University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Finance. He was promoted to Financial Advisor in 2017. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Patrick’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and portfolio management services. Patrick resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with his wife and two children. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. In 2022, he was named to Forbes’ “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list.