Edward Balaj is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for The Huntington Investment Company for 31 years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner and instructor at a ballroom dance studio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elisabeth Salopeck is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. She has held prior positions within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Ohio and holds a 33% ownership stake in a financial practice called Pura Vida 420 LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michael Kertes is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Cleveland, OH. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has operated as a self-employed advisor since 1999. Kertes is involved with the Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution as a finance committee member and holds a vice chairman position on the consolidated funds committee of the Western Reserve Society Sons of the American Revolution. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Anthony Kania is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 license and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He has also been affiliated with Saginaw Valley University since 2017. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Patrick Hammer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richfield, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance agency activities and owns a farm business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options across various custody platforms, maintaining proprietary models and access to unaffiliated strategists, with a focus on tailored client strategies.

Bryson Joy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bentley Advisors LLC and Zimmer Biomet. He is also a business owner of Bentley Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gurpreet Reen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Herman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Mary Podwoski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include estate planning strategies and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alec Bouria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides guidance and supports clients in working towards their financial goals. He emphasizes attention, respect, and detailed financial planning for all clients regardless of their financial situation. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions as an Investment Consultant, Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, and Financial Advisor at Citizens Investment Services. Alec's experience also includes roles at Equity Trust Company, PNC Investments, and Fisher Investments. Alec has been working in financial advisory roles since at least 2016, progressively advancing through positions that have expanded his expertise in investment services and client financial planning.

Jonathan Blasko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Kim Caito is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he designs and sells t-shirts through his retail business, Caito Outfitters, LLC, where he also manages the company’s financial records. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Emily Ferguson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cleveland, Ohio, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Ebix, Inc., Key Investment Services LLC, and 1st Global Advisors Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Leo Rosner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial and Osaic FA, reflecting a long tenure within affiliated firms. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Matthew Junstrom is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously held roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2011 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

April Mcmain is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% member of Collier and McMain LLC, an expense-sharing business entity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Douglas Breitenbach is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 13 years of experience providing wealth management advice and services. His expertise includes robust investment and financial strategies, social security analysis, and both pre- and post-retirement cash flow planning. He focuses on client areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with the Evans Scholars professional organization. His community involvement includes work with the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association and the Evans Scholars Foundation. Outside of his professional commitments, Douglas enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Alasdair Cooper is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a local support company for his business activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, along with specialized services in municipal finance and employer retirement plan consulting.

George Flanders is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2019 and Merrill from 2002 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Nadia Karaba is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Everstream Solutions and has experience in various roles including entrepreneurship with Pulp Smoothie and Juice Bar. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a variety of programs and third-party partnerships.