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 in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Smetana serves as an active board member of the Achievement Centers for Children, 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 to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers event-driven services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

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.

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.

Laura Lamarca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a sales and marketing consultant for a retail and online store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, primarily acting in an advisory capacity for clients’ plans.

Greg Margevicius is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp and has held various roles, including involvement with Ohio Wesleyan University. He serves as Vice Chairman and Finance Committee Chair on the board of the nonprofit Accel Schools and provides retirement planning seminars to federal employees through Benefit Planning, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches and platforms, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

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.

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.

Karen Wagner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Richfield, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and also holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base 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 portfolio management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Michael Simmons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked for The Huntington Investment Company from 2015 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Seedhouse is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at First Federal Savings & Loan Association starting in 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Robert Venzor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment services supported by firm-approved tools and research.

John Schubert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1999 and 2005, respectively. 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 provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Matthew La Fountain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Douglas is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple custodial platforms.