Navigating Finances

Brandon E. Chrostowski

Brandon Edwin Chrostowski is on a mission to change the face of re-entry in the United States. In 2007, he founded EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute with the belief that “education wins” and that every human being – regardless of their past – has the right to a fair and equal future. Under Chrostowski’s stewardship, EDWINS has grown to include culinary education and life skills training at its flagship French eatery; a Butcher Shop and Bakery and Diner; a nearby Second Chance Life Skills Center campus for additional learning, housing, and support services; an on-site program at Grafton Correctional Institute and curriculum for inmates at all Ohio state prisons.

A classically trained chef and sommelier, Chrostowski honed his skills at fine dining establishments in Paris, New York, and Chicago, including Lucas Carton, Chanterelle, Picholine, Le Cirque and Charlie Trotter’s. Recognition of his culinary and mission-driven efforts include IFMA’s 2020 Silver Plate, CNN 2016 Heroes and Crain’s “40 under 40” awards; being featured as the subject of the Academy Award nominated documentary Knife Skills; and The Richard C. Cornuelle Award from the Manhattan Institute for Social Entrepreneurship. Chrostowski earned an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Restaurant Management from The Culinary Institute of America. He resides in Cleveland with his wife Catana and their three children.

Brian Cantrall

Brian Cantrall is Realtor / Vice President of Chestnut Hill Realty Inc. Out of college Brian began his career as a design engineer and can offer that designer’s eye to his clients before they make decisions on renovations or what home to purchase. Brian doesn’t consider himself just a Realtor–he’s a real estate advisor; one who builds trust first, versus telling clients to work with him on blind faith. He’s a responsible fiduciary who works in his client’s best interests even if it means he won’t earn a commission. Brian recognizes that real estate is not always the most transparent business. He has always worked diligently to ensure that his clients aren’t blindsided by any part of the real estate transaction or pressured into making a decision that doesn’t feel in their best interests. With 12 years in the business, Brian has developed a portfolio of experience working with Buyers, Sellers, land deals, and new construction.

Greg Perelka

Walter Morris

Walter Morris is a Financial Services Manager for Community Financial Centers. Walter provides solid knowledge on how you can improve your life by planning and managing your money in the best way that suits your individual situation.

Walter has over 20 years of experience in banking and finance. His experience as an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) allows him to identify underlying issues in a person’s life that are much larger than an overdrawn bank account or a subprime credit score.

Bryan Bibbo, AIF, NSSA

Lead Advisor | Accredited Investment Fiduciary | National Social Security Advisor

Primary Role: Financial Coach and Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Bryan Bibbo is a leading retirement planning professional who assists with estate and financial income planning. Bryan has been educating Northeast Ohio residents on personal finance and retirement planning strategies for many years. He works with successful professionals, business owners, and retirees who are concerned with building and maintaining financial security for themselves and their families. Bryan provides comprehensive financial planning strategies to help individuals achieve total wealth optimization and a reliable income source in retirement. He ensures every client feels confident, at ease, and content about their financial future. Bryan holds the following licenses: Life and Health Insurance, Series 65, and the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) with the Internal Revenue Service. When not helping his clients, he loves spending time with his wife Amanda, daughter Athena, and the newest addition to his family, his son Achilles. Together they meticulously collect vintage monies, artifacts, and collectibles. Bryan also enjoys cooking, living on the lake, and reading.