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Dave Flegal is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and founder of Flegal Financial Planning, a Fee-Only, Registered Investment Advisory firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Dave founded Flegal Financial Planning in 2024 with the goal of having a significant impact in clients’ lives by going beyond the numbers and truly understanding what’s important to them. He’s passionate about helping clients align their values with their finances so they can live meaningful, and peace filled lives. Dave’s experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and tax preparer enables him to give tax-focused financial advice which helps to minimize clients’ lifetime tax bills.

Matt Mitterholzer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. In his current role, Matt partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans that they are comfortable and confident with. Matt's experience spans multiple facets of financial advising, allowing him to guide clients through comprehensive financial planning. His approach involves getting to know clients both personally and financially to co-create plans tailored to their needs. Outside of his professional work, Matt enjoys baseball, family activities, social events with friends, parenthood, and volunteering.

Jacob LeMaster is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans that align their goals with their investment strategies, focusing on helping clients feel comfortable and confident in managing their financial lives. Jacob has professional experience spanning several roles in the financial sector, including positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2022, a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2018 to 2020, and an Insurance Producer at Bankers Life & Casualty Company from 2017 to 2018. Outside of his professional work, Jacob has interests in art, baseball, football, movies, traveling, and volunteering.

Steven Wickstrom is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team work with high net worth families, individuals, and successful business owners to help them develop and review financial goals. His approach involves creating personalized financial strategies designed to pursue clients’ long-term objectives through wealth management strategies tailored to their specific circumstances. Steven's expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, retirement income, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Steven earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and is affiliated with professional organizations such as the National Association of Plan Advisors and FINRA. In line with the Merrill tradition, Steven is involved in local community events and dedicates time to volunteering within his community. Outside of work, he has personal interests in cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, and watching movies.

Cindy Kennedy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a diverse background that enables her to assist clients at various stages of life in developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to their current needs and adaptable to future changes. Her career includes roles such as Entrepreneur and Consultant at You Say Kennedy, LLC from 2019 to 2021, Regional Sales Consultant for DCIO at T. Rowe Price from 2018 to 2019, and Regional Director for DCIO at Principal Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she held positions including Communications Consultant at Schwab Retirement Services (2013-2014), Benefit and Planning Counselor at Principal Financial Group (2009-2013), Regional Education Trainer at Principal Financial Group (2005-2009), and Employee Benefit Specialist at National City Bank (2001-2005).

Sarah Moghari is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients’ individual priorities and developing personalized strategies to help them pursue their financial goals. Sarah’s expertise encompasses a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. She works closely with clients to address their personal ambitions such as funding education, planning for retirement lifestyle needs and potential healthcare costs, and achieving long-term family objectives. She emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to make the process accessible and engaging. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from John Carroll University. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates with clients in English, Farsi, and Spanish.