Kristen Skotko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an executor or co-executor of an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Kevin Herman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Herman has been affiliated with the Cleveland Browns organization since 2015. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through independent financial professionals, combining proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers with various custody and platform arrangements.

Katie Sweeney is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2023. Prior to her current role, she gained experience in healthcare and dental practice settings. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Benjamin Bury is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody, trading, and operational infrastructure.

Dominic D'amico is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors from 2016 to 2018. Dominic is also vice president of Ivan & D'amico CPAs, where he prepares tax returns and financial statements, and he serves as a trustee for immediate family members. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Ryan Wilk is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Bryce Smetana is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the associate board for Achievement Centers for Children in Cleveland, where he participates in fundraising and governance activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, ongoing financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars.

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.

Greg Margevicius is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp for four years and has held various roles at Ohio Wesleyan University, Skylight Financial Group, and Baird Private Wealth Management. He serves as vice chairman and finance committee chair on the board of Accel Schools, a nonprofit organization, and provides retirement planning seminars to federal employees through Benefit Planning, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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.

Luis Patten is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches middle school soccer for grades 6 and 7 at Open Door Christian Schools in Elyria, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the United States Postal Service. He is the owner of JOS Juice LLC, a business that is currently inactive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

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.