Britney Mayer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds nine years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and has worked at related firms, including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Mayfield Financial Services, since 2015. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple platforms.

Daniel Bravo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 19 years. Bravo serves as President of NAIFA Cleveland, a local financial services industry organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing planning relationships supported by advanced software tools and educational seminars.

Patrick Crean Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, YRC Trucking Company, H. Beck, Inc., and Paul Revere Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Timothy Emmitt is a Benefits & Planning Consultant with Fidelity Executive Services. In this role, he assists clients in maximizing the benefits offered through their employers, provides education on various financial topics, and helps develop financial plans tailored to meet the needs of clients and their families. Timothy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently serving as a Benefits & Planning Consultant since 2024. His experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of his professional duties, Timothy enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, fitness, hiking, kayaking, and snowboarding.

Ned Tufekcic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. He is also associated with ProInvest Financial Inc., an investment-related business. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to proprietary and third-party research and portfolios.

David Jackson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 with a break from 2017 to 2025 when he was with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and The Huntington Investment Company. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches.

Jacob Freshour is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Rowbottom is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ernst & Young LLP from 2017 to 2021. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Mark Spoerke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 1999 and has also worked with Carver Financial Services LLC. Outside of advising, he is a partner in RMS Transportation LLC, where he provided initial capital and a loan guarantee for an aircraft. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports clients through advisory programs and specialized institutional consulting.

Patrick De Nitto is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since October 2004 and specializes in working with affluent families to develop customized financial strategies. His focus areas include retirement planning, education planning, philanthropic giving, legacy planning, and managing wealth through significant life transitions. With over twenty years of investment experience, Patrick employs a goals-based wealth management approach that emphasizes building portfolios tailored to specific client goals. He aims to help clients understand the purpose of each investment within their portfolios to align financial decisions with their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall objectives. Patrick holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Arizona State University and holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional activities, Patrick enjoys fishing, golfing, music, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He, his wife, and their young daughters reside in Pepper Pike.

Lucas Ball is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at Dayton Freight, ETP Capital, Kent State University, and Sheetz. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Adam Bechler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his parents, assisting with their care. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Cingel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and also operates Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm he founded in 2015. Additionally, he is involved as an independent insurance agent selling life, disability, long-term care, health insurance products, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jared Peters is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he works with clients and families to uncover and work toward their financial goals through holistic financial planning. His approach aims to bring clarity to the complexities that wealth planning can involve. Prior to his current position, Jared served as a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2022 to 2024. His experience in these roles has centered on assisting clients with comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their individual needs.

Sheldon Katz is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 26 years with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. He is also engaged as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and provides financial services through Vantage Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a range of program structures supported by a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Douglas Bunker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lyndhurst, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a small rental property business, Parnell Properties, which he plans to dissolve in 2025. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Morris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Patricia Quinonez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brecksville, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President and Director on the boards of LATINA, Inc. and Carrige Hill. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process while offering a broad range of investment, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Dominic Mihalik Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Pepper Pike Wealth Management Group since November 2015. His career in the financial services industry spans over 25 years, with experience in operational management, regulatory and risk management, and wealth management. Dominic's work history includes serving in markets such as Atlanta, New Jersey, and New York City. Prior to joining the Pepper Pike Group, he was Vice President and Administrative Manager for the Northeast Ohio Merrill office, overseeing more than 250 advisors and support staff. Dominic holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His focus includes developing wealth management strategies, portfolio management, wealth preservation, and transfer for high net worth individuals and families. Dominic works closely with clients' estate planning attorneys and accountants to deliver integrated financial strategies. He stays updated on economic trends, legislation, and tax reform to provide informed financial guidance. Outside of his professional role, Dominic is active in the Greater Cleveland community. He volunteers with local non-profits such as the Transplant House of Cleveland and the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio, serves as a trustee of the Lakeside Yacht Club in Cleveland, and is an active parishioner at Saint Albert the Great Parish. In his personal time, he enjoys fishing year-round in local rivers, boating, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his wife and daughters.

Ivra Bassett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio. She holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Allstate Financial Services, and NYLife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and owner of a business networking chapter, Connected Cleveland, LLC, and serves as a board member for Destination Geauga, a tourism organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.