James Hojnacki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Emigrant Bank and Cleveland Private Trust Company and spent eight years at Dollar Bank FSB. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in several businesses, including medical device companies, a senior living facility, a blockchain technology startup, an energy platform company, and a food equipment startup. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Sara Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across a broad investable universe, and it serves both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory roles.

Kimberley Vitello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Willoughby, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of K&R Vitello & Associates, Inc., an investment-related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Garrit Wamelink is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor, Paine Webber Inc., since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a private family holding company involved in collectibles and investment-related activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor strategies to client goals.

Jaymee Ellis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she worked at SII Investments, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, Ellis prepares individual income tax returns as part of her work with TA-Check Financial Ltd. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and advanced portfolio management tools.

Gautam Pai is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved as a founding board member and finance committee member of The Joishy-Pai Sezary Syndrome Society, a nonprofit organization. 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 range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Sheridan Patrick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2006 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Ryan serves on the board of directors for the Country Club of the Rockies, a golf social club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and distributes proprietary research to support tailored client strategies.

Gus Williams is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1985. He holds a Series 63 designation. Williams also engages in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. 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 to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, combining independent due diligence with delegated trading responsibilities.

Jonathon Lenehan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he held positions at Proforma and worked at the University of Kentucky. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

David Jones is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Vantage Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Jones acts as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Rebecca Tipton is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Lineweaver Wealth Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services, where she worked for 21 years combined. She serves on the Finance/Stewardship Ministry Team and volunteers with the Smile Team at Mantua Center Christian Church. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options supported by Wells Fargo research and tools. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to deliver tailored recommendations.

James Cain is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cain works within the firm's Private Wealth Management practice. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Joseph Lowe is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Merrill, PNC Investments, and Carver Financial Services. He is also associated with Carver Financial Services LLC in a non-owner employee capacity. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Anthony Pochiro is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Willoughby, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also owns AMP Financial Group, a DBA used for marketing and expense purposes. Pochiro serves as a board member of the Painesville, OH Chamber of Commerce. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports a wide advisor network with advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Thomas Dowd is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2004 and founded Tyler Stone Wealth Management, LLC in 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an officer providing financial direction and tax preparation support for a family-owned retail restaurant business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Rebecca Ravida is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has worked in the financial industry since 2025, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Fidelity Investments. Prior to her career in finance, she spent eight years with Audi Bedford Penske Automotive. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages various fund structures and model portfolios, with notable activities including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Charlie Dear is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he also operates as an independent agent outside of fixed insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Nicole Miles is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Mercuri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Parma, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for 11 years and has operated Ta Check Financial Ltd. since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football coach at Holy Name High School. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and accommodates various client needs through model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized arrangements.