William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and PNC Bank. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a sales associate for Indochino, a men’s tailored clothing retailer. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Amanda Cairns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with over 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at PNC Bank prior to joining Morgan Stanley. She began her current role in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gavin Shindeldecker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Before joining Charles Schwab, his work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LPL Financial, and Navigation Wealth Management, among others. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Bo Li is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Bo Li is active in several community and cultural organizations, serving as president of the US China Culture & Business Association and the Ohio Chinese Golf Association, and holds leadership roles in other nonprofit and international trade groups. He is also an ordained minister and involved in business development for a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, operating nationally through a large network of independent advisors.

Stephen Putinski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a finance committee member at Canterbury Golf Club, where he participates in budget and long-range planning discussions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Bradley Toth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Rising Leaders Council at The Gathering Place, a charitable organization. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lisa Klima is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2015 and holds the Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by extensive research and various portfolio management styles.

Heather Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cleveland, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has served in advisory and supervisory roles at Vantage Financial Group since 2014 and is also an advisory representative at FM Strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing various program structures and affiliations.

Andrew Harding is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2015, concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2016. Harding serves as a trustee on the board of Old Trail School, a charitable organization in Bath, Ohio. 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, and institutional investors.

Toni Francis is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Jjb Hilliard Wl Lyons, LLC and UBS Financial Services Inc. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Connor Bechtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Orange, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Miami University and the Great Parks of Hamilton County. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Antal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Grace Church of Greater Akron, and Macy's Inc. He is based in Aurora, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Peter Kaplan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He is president of PK Financial Group Inc., a wealth management and retirement plan management business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and uses various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Brian Zeid is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Beachwood, Ohio. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he holds partial ownership in several healthcare-related businesses focused on hormone replacement therapy and a pharmacy specializing in hormone therapy prescriptions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and clients with unique needs, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Brant Giere is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with bookkeeping and maintenance on his family farming operation in Akron, Ohio, and manages administrative tasks for a car racing-related business, Goat Powered LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment research to support its offering.

Gary Peterson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and has worked in tax preparation since 2005. Peterson also holds a notary public commission and performs document notarizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Alissa Hitchcock is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stow, OH, with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sequoia Financial Group, LLC for four years and has held roles in education and public utilities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Randy Schneider is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Securities America, Ash Brokerage, and Creekside Financial Advisors. Schneider also operates MRJL Financial, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Schmitt is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cleveland, OH. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Brennan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.