Carrie Robson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Merrill, and Robert W Baird & Co. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers comprehensive services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Russell Plent is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with Fifth Third Bank during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership of a laundromat and a hardscape design and installation company. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers with advisor-managed sleeves, featuring services such as direct indexing and tax-overlay strategies.

Tyrone Grady is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Akron, OH, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Grady serves on the board of the Tyrone Paul Grady Memorial Foundation, which supports bereaved families and provides scholarships for higher education. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs that include both traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Melissa Johns is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ally Invest Advisors, Citizens Securities Inc., and CITIZENS Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she manages client service teams supporting Ally Bank customers. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with affiliated Empower entities, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts within plan lineups established by plan sponsors.

James Stein is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2014, Stein worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory services, with investment solutions that combine proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Matthew Roddy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has concurrently worked with The Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in political activities as a member of the finance committee for a state senate campaign. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, employing a variety of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Lindsay Battershell is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an independent consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Kevin Tubbs is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2008 and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Western Reserve Racing, assisting with race operations on weekends. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party models and supports various account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Michael Bruin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameritas since 2004 and involvement in various business ventures such as Benefit Related Services Group Ltd, an independent insurance agency serving group and individual clients. He is also a trustee of the Skyline of Madeira Beach Land Trust. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology, offering a broad range of investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Michael Rosso is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2013. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of investment and advisory services, including wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management with discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

David Ebner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Wadsworth, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New England Securities, Equitable Advisors, Invest Financial Corporation, and Charter One Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial and business advisor and CFO for a family-owned retail business. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both active and passive investment strategies across various risk profiles.

Amy Roma is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, and Edward Jones. She is a board member of the Eric Snow YMCA in Canton, Ohio, where she volunteers and coordinates fundraising events. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keith Lucas is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tallmadge, Ohio, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Lucas serves as a trustee on the board of directors for the Tallmadge Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing, tax-aware withdrawal strategies and written recommendation reports tailored for clients nearing or in retirement.

Tracey Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Huntington Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Stephen Malek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023, he worked at Huntington Financial Advisor and The Huntington Investment Company from 2018 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Michael Daugherty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1979. Outside of advisory work, he has partial ownership in a commercial real estate building in Canton, Ohio. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Marlynn Soliwoda is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, and has nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2007 and is involved with PFS Investments Inc. and the Stow Alliance Fellowship. Outside of advising, she is engaged in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm offers model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Kevin Surnear is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Ohio Roofing and Restoration Solutions, Inc. and operated Surnear Insurance and Financial Services, INC. from 2013 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Douglas Kline is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Medical Mutual of Ohio from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in farming through ownership of agricultural land and serves as a trustee for an irrevocable family trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and fiduciary services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholai Deshmukh is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Key Bank, Strategic Wealth Partners, and Merrill before joining MassMutual and its affiliate firms in 2025. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and provides event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate settlement planning.