Brenda Kruit is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS in Wooster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. She has recently joined the firm after six years at Distefano Insurance and prior roles at Shearer's and United Conveyor Company. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through both proprietary and third-party managers, with ongoing monitoring and account reviews.

Christopher Thom is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His prior roles include positions at Adviser Investments, Financial Engines Advisors, and Charles Schwab. 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 employs a mix of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by ongoing research and oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Kyle Gerber is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Sequent Planning, LLC. Gerber is also involved in offering and selling insurance products through his roles with Gerber & Associates Insurance, Inc. and K.J. Gerber & Company LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a diverse clientele including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating both as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Christian Seybert is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He has been with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2022. 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 oversight, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Richard Canestraro Jr. is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including 28 years with Nationwide Insurance Company and Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. He also operates the Canestraro Insurance Agency. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing about $3.33 billion for nearly 14,700 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, using a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Janice Cackowski is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She previously worked at Century Financial Advisors LLC, Providence Wealth Partners LLC, and Strategic Wealth Partners. Janice is a board member of the Northeast Ohio Association of Financial Professionals. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection supported by an Investment Policy Committee and external research.

Brad Marzano is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Schwab Retirement Plan Services, The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Voya Financial Partners. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering a range of managed advice programs that combine proprietary portfolio models and third-party expertise with a focus on asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Daniel Grove is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. Prior to joining Sequoia in 2023, he worked at Miami University from 2019 to 2023 and Avon Lake High School from 2015 to 2019. 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 manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

David Stribula is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at MAI Capital Management LLC, Fidato Wealth LLC, and Vanguard Group. 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, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm combines in-house model portfolios with third-party manager selection and conducts regular oversight through an Investment Policy Committee.

Danny Horn is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Sterne Agee Financial Services, and WRP Investments. He is also the owner of a sole proprietorship, Senior Capital Services. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio approaches and custodial platforms to meet client needs.

Gary Hannah is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He currently works at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial LLC, having previously held roles at American Portfolio Financial Services, Peak Wealth Solutions, Mass Mutual, Metlife Premier Client Group, Metlife Securities, New England Securities, and Thrivent Investment Management. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered 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 clients, utilizing a model that emphasizes independent advisor representatives who provide customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Lane Christensen is a CFP® affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Carlson Capital Management, LLC, Jack Link's, and Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting 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, employing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments, and third-party managers.

Elizabeth Sharp is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. She has spent the majority of her career with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates two small businesses: a seasonal baking company and a residential/commercial cleaning service. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and direct indexing options.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenures at Raymond James Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a broad client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model allocations and custom solutions, utilizing various investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio oversight through regular research and due diligence.

Ian Mccloud is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Tallmadge, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2014 and held roles at PNC Bank between 2014 and 2018. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy pilot for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Joseph Dazey is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Akron, Ohio. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for a homeowners association in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Norman Cook is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Wealthstone Inc. He serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Sequoia Financial Group. 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 portfolio management strategies, employing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments, and third-party managers, with decisions guided by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research.

John Ciocca is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at Citizens Securities, Inc. and a brief tenure at Fred Martin Superstore. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment process focuses on customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio decisions.

James Thompson is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CBIC Private Wealth Management, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Citizens Bank. Thompson serves as Vice President of Family Wealth at Sequoia Financial Group. 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.

Cassandra Oliver is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and PNC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for Rodan + Fields, marketing skincare and cosmetic products. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee to guide portfolio construction and rebalancing.