Ryan Koler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has previously worked at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Koler also operates Koler Financial Group, which he has been affiliated with since 2020. Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, incorporating a variety of investment vehicles and an Investment Policy Committee to guide decisions.

Don Bentley is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Troy, Michigan. He has been with Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Ljpr Financial Advisors. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolios overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and a research-driven approach.

Laura Besaw is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has held prior roles at UBS, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Her work history also includes a year focused on extended travel. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of model and custom portfolio management strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments, with oversight by an Investment Policy Committee.

Larry Shetler is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2018 and was previously employed at Tektronix from 2012 to 2018. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, employing a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Ryan Cosgray is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and conducting thorough research and due diligence.

Evan Laleman is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Bloomington, MN. Prior to joining Sequoia, he held roles at Carlson Capital Management, Avantax, and Summit Wealth Advocates, and has experience working at the University of St. Thomas and Canterbury Park. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and conducting research through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supplemented by third-party due diligence.

Ryan Baney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He has been with Sequoia and its affiliated entities since 2012 and holds the position of Vice President, Private Client Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Ignacio D'windt is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Strategic Wealthpartners Ltd, Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, and Solutions One LatinAmerica, LLC. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model allocations and custom portfolios, employing various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments, and independent third-party managers.

John Cronin is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He previously worked at Carlson Capital Management for four years and has experience in academic roles at Saint John's University and the Academy of Holy Angels. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by ongoing research and oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Jason Kley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2025. Prior to joining Sequoia, he worked at Carlson Capital Management for 14 years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Michael Spangler is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and research methodologies.

Trevor Chuna is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. He has been with Sequoia and its related entities since 2007. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

William Gandert is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Victory Capital Management, Symphony Financial Services, Stratos Wealth Partners, and LPL Financial. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Tuan Le is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and State Farm, as well as entrepreneurial experience managing a nail salon business. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio solutions, supported by an Investment Policy Committee, and integrates multiple research methodologies and third-party due diligence in its approach.

Matthew Hadley is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He has previously worked at Great Point Capital, LLC, West Coast Wealth Strategies, and eMoney Advisor, LLC. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Alexander Rupert is a CFP® and holds the Series 65 designation, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2018 and previously was with Laurel Tree Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2018. Rupert is based in Akron, OH. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Jeffrey Lester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Eide Bailly affiliates, including Eide Bailly Advisors and Eide Bailly Agency, prior to joining Sequoia in 2024. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Alexandria Wetmore is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. based in Tampa, FL. She holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2025, she worked at Fisher Investments from 2021 to 2025 and has held various roles at other financial firms since 2019. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of model allocations and custom portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by ongoing research and due diligence.

Amanda Gehres is a CFP® professional with over a decade of experience in financial planning. She has worked at Sequoia Financial Group since 2025 and previously operated Gehres Financial Planning for 13 years. Her prior roles include positions at Nye Financial Group and Prudential. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party managers, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and comprehensive research resources.

Scott Clark is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Securities, LPL Financial, and BB&T. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charities, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.