Matthew O'Hara is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and First National Bank, as well as work at Kent State University. Previously, he was involved with Colortone Staging and Rentals for four years. Strategic Advisers LLC, part of Fidelity Investments, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Kateryna Puchowicz is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and METLIFE. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a sales associate at Home Depot. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Raymond Sussel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Stoneridge of Geauga Homeowners Association in Chagrin Falls, OH. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary offerings, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Alexander Szarka is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016 and operates Szarka Financial since 2011. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with investment implementation tailored to client objectives across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Jedd Bautista is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. In his current role, he provides thoughtful guidance and access to a broad range of resources to help clients make informed decisions and build confidence in their financial future. Jedd joined Fidelity Investments in 2024 and has held several positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2026. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Jedd has personal interests that include camping, cars, military service, motorcycles, and music.

Corey Kimble is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been building his career since 2011. In his role, Corey assists clients by developing comprehensive wealth management strategies that address individual needs. He focuses on engaging closely with clients to support their financial goals, including corporate executive services, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Corey holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He is also a qualified Portfolio Manager, managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may involve individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He earned an Associate's Degree from Lakeland Community College. Residing in Gates Mills, Ohio, Corey lives with his wife Gabrielle and their daughter. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in sporting events and concerts, and engaging in various personal interests such as baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, music, running, and traveling.

David Ashe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Jenna Keene is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Martin Schenkel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 56 years of industry experience and has worked with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2005. Schenkel serves as a board member for Schnurmann House, an independent living facility for senior citizens. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based financial planning and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Brian Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Andrew Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chagrin, OH, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Susan Silverberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill for 35 years and Bank of America for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Bellefaire/JCB and Partners for the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she is involved in finance and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Ramona Shank is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad range of platforms.

Keith Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Stifel Independent Advisors, and Voya Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ryan Burnett is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Loren Bates is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to his current role, Bates was involved with DLC Creative LLC and worked at Macy’s. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Harry Newmark is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving Private Clients. He has been with Merrill since 2007 and brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. His work focuses on areas including Corporate Executive Services, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, and Women and Wealth. Harry holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has assisted institutional and individual clients across the United States in structuring risk management financial strategies. Harry emphasizes understanding investor concerns and setting appropriate financial goals. Based in Northeast Ohio, Harry and his wife Kimi have four grown children. They are active in their Temple, where Kimi serves as the Director of Youth. Harry also mentors the next generation through youth and summer camp programs. His personal interests include music, photography, reading, and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Danko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Connor Mathis is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Carolina Farm Bureau and involvement with the Wake County Board of Elections. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

Alfonso Messina is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience assisting individuals and families in achieving financial security and growth. He specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Alfonso holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in both Italian and English. He emphasizes clarity and follow-through in financial conversations, aiming to make complex financial concepts accessible and meaningful for his clients. Outside of his professional role, Alfonso enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, and soccer.