Michael Verda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance solutions through Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning.

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.

Lisa Snyder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2020, previously serving at the Institute for Preparing Heirs and First Republic Securities Company. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Deborah Graves is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. Deborah serves as the named successor trustee and beneficiary of a family trust, managing income distributions and special needs provisions for her relatives. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor client portfolios based on stated goals and risk tolerances.

John Zingales is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in assisting corporate 401(k) plans and high net worth individuals. He is affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on personalized wealth management strategies tailored to client goals. His areas of expertise include high net worth portfolio management and institutional consulting, covering client needs such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, defined contribution plan consulting, and personal retirement planning. John holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Michigan. John adheres to a philosophy of working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help pursue long-term goals. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, traveling, and watching movies, and is involved in community volunteering consistent with the Merrill tradition.

Zach Mosholder is an Investment Consultant who partners with clients to create financial plans that align with their goals. He leverages Fidelity's resources to connect clients with the right partners to help meet their financial objectives. Zach's professional experience includes roles such as Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase, and Insurance Agent at Rine Insurance. He is based in Akron, Ohio, where he was born and raised, and currently lives with his wife, Jacqueline. Outside of his professional work, Zach is an avid golfer and a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, with interests in baseball, football, and golf.

Thomas Beasley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and previously worked at Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2019. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and maintains a centralized operational structure that supports its extensive scale.

William Adams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2012, including six years at Scottrade prior to its acquisition. In addition to his advisory role, Adams is involved in a pizza delivery business located in Hartville, Ohio. Charles Schwab 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 and discretionary advisory options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Kurt Shore is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 offers integrated custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services.

Brenda Boone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 license and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009 and with Western Reserve Resources Corp since 1990, serving in various roles including Vice President and Branch Manager. Outside of advisory duties, she is an officer and vice president of WesRev Inc., a support company involved in corporate compliance 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal and public finance work.

James Carps is a CFP® professional with over 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s proprietary investment methodology, developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supports its financial planning and asset allocation guidance.

Donna Gero is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, overseeing the Hudson, Ohio office. With over a decade of experience in financial services, she specializes in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Donna holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, reflecting her expertise in holistic wealth management and retirement planning. Donna earned an Associate's Degree from Cuyahoga Community College and completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning. Among her professional affiliations, she serves on the boards of Cleveland Independents and Veteran Canine Connection and is involved with the Cleveland APL. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Donna is actively engaged with her community. She lives in the Cleveland area with her husband and their two dogs. Her personal interests include baseball, billiards, boating, football, golfing, music, reading, singing, spending time with family, and volleyball.

Dane Wilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Twinsburg, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Capital Corp., Ciuni & Panichi, Inc., and NatCity Investments Inc. Wilson is also employed by Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-smart strategies and adaptive withdrawal planning. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jordan Nelson is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jordan was a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2020 and a Financial Specialist at PNC Investments from 2012 to 2015. Jordan focuses on understanding the goals of the families he advises and provides guidance to create and maintain financial plans. He is committed to serving families in Northeast Ohio, where he is a native and currently resides with his wife and two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Jordan enjoys traveling, physical fitness, running, and following all things related to Cleveland sports.

Jeffrey Whitt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Lyft and Uber from 2017 to 2019, and at The Home Depot from 2016 to 2017. He also serves as a non-compensated Ohio notary, witnessing and attesting to signatures on documents. 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 options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Michael Frayman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mitchell Frankel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, working first at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and then at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Frankel serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts and a community garden association, and he is involved with the Northeast Ohio Curling Club’s finance committee as well as the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s retirement fund committee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.

Caleb Taylor is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Stratos Wealth Partners. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily comprised 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investments, and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Karen Frankino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She also provides investment advisory services through Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and research tools.

Sarah Johnston is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-owned real estate business with her husband. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.