Elijah Ochoa is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and has experience outside finance in the hospitality sector. Ochoa is also involved as a member of ULTIMA LLC, which invests in residential real estate in the Charlotte, NC area. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Lynne Peters is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alliance, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Peters owns a welding and fabrication business and serves on the Board of Directors for First Christian Church as the nominating committee chair. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory support through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes managed accounts alongside a broad range of financial solutions.

Brittany Motyka is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Motyka is also involved with Stoll Financial Group LLC as an independent advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using a tailored, non-discretionary approach supported by advanced analytical tools.

Scott Sieverts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1994 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through ownership of AEEA, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services designed for clients approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven retirement recommendations.

Michael Hutkowski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Massillion Digital Academy and Massillon City Schools. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Niki Papic is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations incorporating research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

David Varner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, he worked for Nationwide Advisory Services and Nationwide Insurance from 1973 to 2019. He is also an independent insurance agent with Varner Insurance Group and provides tax and legal liability services through Kyler and Company LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm delivers tailored investment strategies through a network of independent Financial Professionals and maintains a range of proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Michael Odonnell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Notary Public in North Canton, Ohio. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products, operating on an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products and lending services.

Dominic Wise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canton, OH. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has a decade of prior experience with the Ohio Army National Guard. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jason Varner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 18 years with Nationwide Securities, Inc. Varner is also a part owner of Kyler and Company, which provides tax and legal liability services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of platform arrangements and proprietary as well as external model strategies.

Stephen Bergman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Bergman has been involved with Sand Run Travel since 2001. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Drew Baltzer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Rea Information Services and has held various roles in education and restoration services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm supports over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Nathanial Arps is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also associated with MJ Miller & Co. CPAs, where he has been involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Prior to these roles, he worked with the 415 Group from 2011 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

George Merrill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and has worked concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of FireTower5 Holdings LLC, a for-profit entity organized to hold investment and rental properties. 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, and institutional investors.

Rodney Zoyhofski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Canton, Ohio, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a trustee for his office 401(k) plan and has a partnership established for investment management related to estate planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Heidi Dillon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance. Dillon is a shareholder of Kyler & Company LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent for Varner Insurance Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Bryce Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Financial and Nationwide Securities LLC from 2016 to 2017 before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ken Boldt Financial Group, Inc., an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020, following seven years at Cetera Advisor Networks and a lengthy period as a self-employed advisor. He is also a notary public in the State of Ohio and is involved with Christian Financial Designs, a financial services entity based in North Canton, OH. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dominic Fisher is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services LLC, Spectrum Financial Group, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics through a network of advisors, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Thomas Marchese is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Uniontown, OH. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Indian Princess/Green YMCA Chapter Chief of Shawnee. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services and maintains a large national footprint of advisors and branch offices.