Robert Knotts is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Advisory Solutions in 2025, he worked at AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC and Regal Investment Advisors, LLC. He also serves as Regional Vice President at The Assurance Group, where he manages an office of insurance agents and sells fixed life insurance, annuities, Medicare, indemnity, and STC plans. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services through a network model of investment adviser representatives using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Patrick Hahn is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently with Dakota Wealth, LLC. He has previously worked at Springside Partners LLC, Cetera ADVISORS LLC, and SS&G Wealth Management. Hahn serves on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee for the Medina County Society for the Protection of Animals, where he analyzes and reports on the organization’s investment portfolio. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, charitable organizations, and business enterprises. The firm constructs customized portfolios using diversified allocations including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and other instruments, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical research while offering access to affiliated tax preparation services.

Gregory Mcdermott is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ValMark Securities, Inc. and Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also principal of GAMcDermott, LLC, providing consulting services and life insurance sales. ValMark Advisers offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight by an investment committee.

Cathy Jacobs is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of Hydro-Lawn Landscaping & Design, Inc., and serves as treasurer for New Beginnings of Akron, a nonprofit focused on mentoring and workforce development for underserved youth. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers fee-based planning and sub-advisory services.

John Francis is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a livestock farm where he raises cattle and sheep. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of investment platforms.

Eric Van Meter is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Valmark Financial Group since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at Sikich and Eddie Bauer LLC. Van Meter has been involved with the U.S. Soccer Federation since 2011. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Lawrence Rybka is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2001 and has a career background that includes roles at Valmark Securities, Minnesota Mutual Life, and Executive Insurance Agency. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and operates notable programs such as the ACCESS wrap platform and the TOPS® ETF portfolios.

Alex Mayes is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2024. He has worked with several firms including Wealth Impact Advisors, LLC, where he is also involved in preparing retirement plan reviews. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms and offers specialized products such as the TOPS® ETF Portfolios and related index licensing.

James Dawson is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities since 2016 and has also worked at the University of Akron since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Dawson is involved in several home-building and construction businesses where he holds ownership and management positions. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and an asset allocation approach implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Stenroos is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Akron, OH. He has worked at Geneos since 2005 and also operates Integrated Capital Planning Inc. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Tuesday Musical Association. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services with a range of investment strategies and third-party manager referrals.

Anthony Lopresti is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Medina, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Trek Financial since 2018 and previously worked at the Medina Community Recreation Center. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm uses a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction, incorporating evidence-based models, fundamental and technical analysis, and artificial intelligence tools under human oversight.

Brandon Deckert is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, Facet, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs both model and custom portfolio management strategies using a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Daniela Savova Truver is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has prior experience at Sun Trust and Ballentine Partners, LLC. 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 utilizes a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Gabriel Sauvinsky is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chapter Counsel Advisor for the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, providing leadership guidance on weekends. Sequoia Financial Group offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, 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.

Justine Harvey is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member of the Norton Baseball Association, a nonprofit organization in Norton, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an enterprise wealth management firm with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving over 24,000 clients through about 366 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services using an open-architecture approach that integrates external platforms and provides both advisor-managed and model-based strategies.

Angela Cosgray is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently a financial advisor and vice president at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where she has worked since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Wealthstone and JPMorgan Chase in various capacities. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base that includes 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.

Nathan Schultz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sterne Agee Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services through multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform, combining third-party and proprietary portfolio management strategies within an open-architecture model.

Halle Chelko is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2025, she worked at Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC for seven years and at MAI Capital Management for three years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of model and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, supported by regular research, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring.

Benjamin Schwarz is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked with ValMark Securities, Inc. and currently has additional roles in insurance strategy and production. Outside of finance, he engages in automotive photography as a hobby and occasional source of income. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on investment supervisory services and portfolio management using manager selection and Modern Portfolio Theory, and it offers a direct-to-consumer digital platform called Starlight Portfolios.

Gregory Robb is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FNB Wealth Management for eight years before joining Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC in 2021. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolios, utilizing various investment vehicles and conducting regular portfolio reviews supported by an Investment Policy Committee.