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® 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.

Christopher Labbe is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company since 2010. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform. The firm employs an open-architecture investment model that integrates third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank models.

Deborah Anzelc is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC. She is also the owner of Anzelc & Associates, Inc., a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation, accounting, and consulting, which she has operated since 1995. Outside of finance, she is an officer of All 4 One Inc. LLC, which runs the Peninsula Coffee House and Market, and serves as a board member for the Zanes Foundation, Inc. Independent Financial Group provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies through multiple platforms and third-party managers, focusing on personalized portfolio management aligned with client risk profiles.

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 financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Huntington Investment Company starting in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ramirez is involved in music performance and composition through his business, Samuel Ramirez Music. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

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.

Kurt Faulhaber is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Canton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co since 2011. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management services through in-house and third-party managed strategies.

Edward Mc Gervey is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Mariner in Canton, Ohio, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously led McGervey Wealth Management, LLC for 13 years before joining Mariner. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for The Lakes of Kings Creek Homeowners Association and is managing member of McGervey Holdings, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm implements discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

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 with CWM, LLC in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the finance committees of Holy Family Catholic Church and Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio and is a board member for the Walsh Jesuit High School Endowment. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Bryan Hummel is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at PlanMember since 2012. Bryan also operates a separate business, PC Solutions, providing computer repair and software services. 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 employs a strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, providing education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Brian Grossman is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Firstmerit Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Roads Farm LLC, an operating soybean and corn farm in Southern Ohio. 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, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Lindsay Graves is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with credentials including the Series 65. She has been with CWM and Carson Wealth since 2025 and has prior experience as the owner and partner of Graves & Graves, LLC dba The Graves Law Firm, where she has prepared and executed estate plans since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is an active attorney involved in estate planning and also holds a license to sell life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, and institutions. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and customized investment tools, with a particular focus on retirement-plan services and fiduciary oversight.

Floyd Stroup is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include fourteen years at Nationwide Insurance and Nationwide Securities, and he serves as Chairman of the Sharon Township Zoning Commission. He is also involved with the Fehlan Insurance Agency and a self-employed insurance practice focused on life and fixed annuities. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering education, support, and participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios.

Amanda Silfani is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Canton, Ohio, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at William A. Hardy Financial Group for 16 years and has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company for 25 years. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a Girl Scouts troop administrator, serves as vice president of the Beta Psi Beta Alumnae Chapter supporting collegiate philanthropy, and co-manages an Etsy shop specializing in art reprints and vintage items. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors, with a focus on tailored recommendations and mostly non-discretionary asset management.

Nicholas Solitario is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Solitario provides educational seminars on public pension systems through Public Pension Consultants, LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management supported by third-party asset managers.

Emily Sipes is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently based in Akron, OH. She has been with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2023, following prior roles at Valmark Financial Group. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, with additional specialized services and client education offerings.