Emily Kromalic is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Empower Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she provides administrative and trade support for First Responders Financial Advisors. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and provides education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Matthew Jentner is a CFP® practitioner with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2025 and previously spent 15 years at The Jentner Corporation. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a manager-driven, asset-allocation approach with both active and passive strategies. The firm is also involved in sponsoring proprietary investment vehicles and serves as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Francis Factora is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Wadsworth, Ohio, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He has also been a partner at Eldora Innovations, Ltd., a non-investment-related business, since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot that uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio management to approved strategists and third parties.

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.

Wendy Kouvaras is a financial advisor at SPC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with SPC since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Five-Star Gymnastics of Ohio as a co-owner and assists with business responsibilities as needed. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers.

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.

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.

Samuel Lupica is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and previously worked at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, Lupica is involved in an e-commerce business operated with his spouse. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advising approximately 379 advisors and managing around $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, delivering services through independent investment adviser representatives with a model that incorporates open-architecture portfolio management and third-party manager integration.

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.

Kevin Friday is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Prior to joining Stratos in 2024, he was the president and owner of the Centre for Financial and Retirement Planning, a financial planning and asset management firm he founded and operated for over 30 years. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional investors, using an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple platforms and third-party managers.

Daniel Tesfaye is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. He also writes educational personal finance articles for SeekingAlpha.com. 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 model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party managers, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Alexa Fronk is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Medina, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a committee member for the Village of Gloria Glens Association, a maintenance association for a lake property. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice and solutions through multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, managing a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

John Marchand is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His career includes previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He also holds a director position in private client services at Sequoia Financial Group. 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 combines model allocations with custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and utilizes a wide range of investment vehicles and research approaches.

Thomas Haught is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 1990 and currently serves as president of Sequoia Financial Group. Haught is a member of several boards, including Buckeye Corrugated, Inc., Trico, the Garrett Foundation, and Fidelity National. 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 portfolios supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research, and offers unique services such as trustee support and private fund management.

Adam Kenley is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2012. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account currently available as an invitation-only pilot for employees, which uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to select approved investment strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Samuel Ramirez is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience at Huntington Investment Company and Merrill. Outside of finance, Ramirez is also involved in music performance and composition through his business, Samuel Ramirez Music. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Program, providing clients with a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and tax-optimized strategies.

Heather Welsh is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President of Wealth Planning at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. She has been with Sequoia Financial Group since 2014. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers access to various investment vehicles and third-party managers.

Maxwell Cole is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at RKL LLP and Rischitelli & Poulos, LLC, as well as roles in higher education and secondary education. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines model portfolios and custom solutions using a range of investment vehicles, supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research, along with regular due diligence and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Douglas Wells is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS Financial Services, and Cabot Lodge Securities. Wells serves on the finance committees of Holy Family Catholic Church and Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio, and is a board member overseeing investment allocation for Walsh Jesuit High School’s endowment. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser with a network of more than 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and tailored investment solutions supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis.

Bryan Hummel is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Copley, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with PlanMember since 2012 and also operates D&E Financial Services. Outside of financial services, he owns and runs a PC repair and networking business. PlanMember provides retirement plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as a fiduciary for many plans and offering investment options through its Asset Allocation Portfolios. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.