Robert Petersen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Petersen is licensed to sell life, health, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities, and he provides tax preparation services. He is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Marics is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mentor, Ohio, holding 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1985. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-supported recommendations tailored to clients’ needs.

Ronald Hollis Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cleveland Heights, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and has a background that includes a decade of involvement with New Community Bible Fellowship. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Ronald Hollis Jr., LLC, which engages in investment-related activities and referrals for home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation.

Matthew Darcy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and also operates Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, an independent investment advisory firm. Outside of his advisory roles, Darcy is a business owner of an ice cream retail company and serves as a notary in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

William Snyder is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021, as well as various positions at John Carroll University and other firms. Merrill, together 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Hope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Masters Consulting Group and LPL Financial. She also operates River Hills Consulting, an LLC established to manage her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies primarily for those approaching or in retirement. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Steven Frederick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for 2uercus Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kathryn Bryan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Bryan serves as secretary on the board of Connecting for Kids and is involved in board service for several nonprofit organizations focused on aging and community support. She is also a co-owner of the Bourbon Bottles & Mind Boggles podcast, which discusses bourbon and various life topics. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

John Graf is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 19 years before joining Raymond James. He holds a Series 66 designation and operates out of Beachwood, Ohio. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with access to a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Douglas Harbaugh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. for 10 years before joining MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company in 2021. Outside of advising, Harbaugh is the owner of Builders Cabling Contractors LLC, a business focused on infrastructure wiring. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on goal-based analysis and collaborative client relationships.

Scott Nickel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Mentor, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Alberty is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in G&P Construction and Bigby Coffee. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by internal research and a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Edward Boehmer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 41 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in strategic wealth management, growth financing, and operational efficiency, assisting individuals, families, and businesses in achieving their financial goals through thorough planning, clear documentation, and ongoing review. His areas of expertise include wealth management and estate planning, cash management and lending strategies, stock option planning, and qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. Before joining Merrill in 2002, Edward served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for multiple middle-market companies and began his career at Ernst & Young in Cleveland, Ohio. He has led business acquisitions, raised capital through debt and equity, and developed executive compensation and retirement plans. Edward holds a Bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace University and is an inactive Certified Public Accountant. He also holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Edward has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for eight consecutive years from 2019 to 2026 and is a member of The Boehmer Group, which was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2025 and 2026. He is actively involved in community organizations, including serving on the board of New Avenues to Independence and supporting fundraising efforts for Old Trail School. Edward and his wife split their time between Cleveland, Ohio, and Scottsdale, Arizona, and enjoy activities such as biking, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

James Negrelli is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with ZCA Designs LLC, a jewelry design business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Brent Baumgartner is an advisor at Equitable Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026 and has experience as an independent contractor delivery driver for Door Dash. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver various advisory models and investment options.

Patrick Kungl is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an investment analyst with Henderson Hutter Group. 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, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Creadon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been practicing since 1987 and joined Merrill in 1999. Working alongside Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate Beth Michel, the Creadon Group brings a combined 60 years of experience in addressing client financial needs. Michael and his team take a personalized approach that integrates knowledge, experience, and understanding of clients' goals, families, interests, and passions. Their service model focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses preserve and grow wealth consistent with their risk tolerance, generate investment income to support lifestyle spending, protect against inflation, and transfer estate value efficiently while minimizing tax impact. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace College and a High School Diploma from Lake Catholic High School. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation. Michael resides in Perry Township, Ohio, with his wife Teri and their daughter Kylie Erin. He is an avid bicyclist and angler.

Teresa Clark Chamberlain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2004 and with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Sara O'Neil is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2016. O'Neil is also associated with Carver Financial Services, LLC as a registered associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools to support diverse client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

David Volk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 15 years of industry experience. His career includes nine years in finance and accounting with the Department of Defense and ongoing roles with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in the referral of home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.