Jeric Wisecup is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a professional networking group and coaches middle school wrestling. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, employing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Branden Vachon is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, American Income and Life Insurance Co., CrossCountry Mortgage, Rocket Mortgage, Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Deck Rescue, and Meijer. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melissa Longsdorf is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2017 and previously spent four years at Merrill. She is also associated with PortfolioVision in a support role outside of investment activities. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting, with unique offerings in municipal and public finance.

Brenda Fogle is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with STIFEL, based in Canton, OH, and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with STIFEL since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

James Craig Jr. serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Canton, OH. Since beginning his financial services career in 1984 and joining Merrill Lynch in 1991, he has focused on assisting individuals, families, and businesses with disciplined planning and investment experiences. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. James holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business from Ohio University and a master's degree from Ashland University. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Outside of his professional work, James is involved with the United Way of Central Stark County and The Pegasus Farm as part of his community involvement. He is a member of The Congress Lake Club. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Samuel Kirkbaumer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions in various industries including hospitality, landscaping, and technology. His work background also includes roles at academic institutions such as Kent State University and Stark State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Lindsey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2020. Lindsey is based in Canton, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sara Larocco is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been based in Canton, OH, and has worked in the industry for three years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chace Mckinney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, as well as positions outside finance with Harlem Globetrotters International Inc. and Howard Hanna Real Estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Steven Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and affiliated investment products through a network of more than 23,700 advisors nationwide.

Jeffrey Nist is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Huntington National Bank, LPL Financial, and M&T Bank. 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 to deliver a broad range of advisory and market-facing services.

Antoinette Seymour is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Seymour serves on the membership committee of the Norton, Ohio chapter of Kiwanis International and is involved in the Norton City Schools levy finance committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ashley Ivons is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She assesses the financial needs of individuals and their families to help them make decisions aligned with their short and long term goals. Ashley serves as the main contact for performance forecasting tools that assist with income planning in retirement and potential long-term care costs. Ashley holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Corporate Finance from The University of Akron and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. In addition to her professional work, Ashley is involved with community organizations such as Keep Akron Beautiful and The Autism Society of Greater Akron. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, camping, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with her family, volleyball, and yoga.

Adam Yekin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following four years at Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Karen Jeske is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Jeske serves as an advisory committee member for St. Luke Lutheran Community, a long-term care assisted living facility. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and integrates planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Derek Dalton is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and business owners translate financial complexities into clear, actionable strategies. Derek's approach emphasizes trust, transparency, and delivering consistent results to his clients. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Derek works closely with clients to develop personalized plans that address their unique goals, such as funding education, securing retirement lifestyles, and creating generational impact. Derek holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Cassandra Waitkunas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley entities since 2014. 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 that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support clients’ investment and estate planning needs.

Gary Nist II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and founded G.L. NIST in 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate at PortfolioVision, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses fact-finding and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Romero Llamas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, OH, holding 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice.

Amy Hunter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.