Nathan Aviles is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and The Centers/El Barrio Workforce. 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 employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Adrienne Gaves is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Synergy Consulting Group before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Patricia Giegerich is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Communications and Marketing Board for the St. Gabriel Church Food Pantry, assisting in connecting the pantry with other organizations in the Lake County, Ohio area. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and extensive centralized operational infrastructure.

Daniel Trotter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rocket Mortgage, Inc. for thirteen years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Howard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Three Jack LLC, a company involved in owning and operating a boat. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Stamaton is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been contributing since 2026. He began his career at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative in 2023, progressed to a Relationship Manager in 2025, and took on his current role in 2026. His professional focus is on building relationships by listening to clients, understanding their priorities, and helping make financial decisions clear and manageable. Throughout his roles at Fidelity Investments, Michael has aimed to ensure that clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their financial planning. He combines his experience to guide clients effectively and provide ongoing support. Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests in comedy, golf, movies, and traveling.

August Golinski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years before joining Cambridge in 2024. Golinski also operates as an independent insurance agent affiliated with various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions delivered through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and proprietary models alongside third-party strategist access.

Karen Dulaney is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Sun Trust Bank, Key Private Bank, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a family trust. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Ryan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Rocky River, Ohio. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Amanda Paliska is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Peak Retirement Planning, and Prosperity Capital Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in North Olmsted, OH. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technologies such as machine learning to support diverse investment strategies.

John Nesby Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and 2020, respectively. His prior work includes roles at Skylight Financial Group, Lighthouse Wealth Solutions, FedEx Office & Print Center, and The University of Akron. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Stephen Dowdell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at SII Investments, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of advising, he was involved with Cleats Bar and Grille for 14 years and has provided tax preparation services through TA-CHECK Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Alexandra Nero is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. She serves on the investment committee of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Douglas Stephen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. His other activities include managing fiduciary responsibilities, operating an LLC for business purposes, and involvement in a sports trading card streaming and sales venture. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and broader event-driven planning services.

Angela Kinch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a concurrent role at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Bartos is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RSM and Mercyhurst University. Outside the financial industry, he works as a bartender at Red Wagon Brewery, a farm and brewery in Columbia, Ohio. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Carl Centofanti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services from 2013 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christian Pratt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Strongsville, Ohio, and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Ta-Check Financial and has experience in education and tax preparation roles. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Bogart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bay Village, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Brandon Spitzer is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 designation, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans and provides services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.