Mark Malnar is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2016. Malnar also serves as president of JKM Financial Inc., a financial advisory service offering life, health, accident insurance, and annuities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and uses both model-based and tactical strategies, including market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Philip Gasser is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Copley, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities since 2006 and previously at Clearcreek Financial from 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Gasser is involved in fixed and indexed annuities and life insurance sales through Hudson Retirement Group. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with 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 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Larry Shetler is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2018 and was previously employed at Tektronix from 2012 to 2018. 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 range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Ryan Cosgray is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Matthew Ruhl is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account available to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

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.

Michael Spangler is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC and previously worked at Sequoia Financial Group and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 and offers affiliated business lines including tax services and philanthropic administration.

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, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an e-commerce business operating on eBay and Amazon with his spouse. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform offers an open-architecture approach that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios with active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and has been the president and owner of the Centre for Financial and Retirement Planning since 1993. His work includes financial planning and asset management for approximately 125 clients. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, using an open-architecture platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios. The firm emphasizes active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians and utilizes both affiliated and third-party sub-advisors to implement investment strategies.

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.

Sergio Diaz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Diaz is a sole proprietor involved in the resale of sporting event tickets. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to offer investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Gavin Reaser is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Portage Community Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Tarkett and UH Portage Medical Center. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm’s notable features include a predominance of non-discretionary assets and a dual broker-dealer/adviser status, supporting both advisory and brokerage solutions.

John Marchand is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He holds a director position in private client services 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.

Thomas Haught is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC since 2002 and with Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several boards including Buckeye Corrugated, Garrett Foundation, and Fidelity National, among others. 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 utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and comprehensive research resources.

Rose Beisner is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been in the industry since 2022. Prior to her current role, she worked in various positions including at Caterology and Mission BBQ. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves within a platform that includes features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Deborah Anzelc is a CFP® with 18 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC. She is also the owner of Anzelc & Associates, Inc., a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and consulting, and holds a role as a board member at the Zanes Foundation, Inc. Additionally, she is involved in managing a local coffee house business, All 4 One Inc. LLC dba Peninsula Coffee House and Market. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors.