Jean Phelps is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 24 years of industry experience. She held a position at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2026. Phelps holds a Series 63 designation. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Janet Bauer is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 15 years, Beacon Financial Group, Inc. for five years, and Private Client Services for four years before joining Osaic Wealth. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

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.

Christopher Uren is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Citizens Bank, Walmart, and Huntington Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to a range of managed account programs through the Passageway platform, supporting various investment strategies from mutual funds to separately managed accounts.

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.

Noel Becker is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and KeyBanc Capital Markets. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

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.

Jennifer Thorne is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Beacon Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill. She is also involved with Armor Mortgage. Osaic Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and custody arrangements primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Elizabeth Sharp is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fifth Third Securities and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates two small businesses in Akron, Ohio, specializing in seasonal baking and residential/commercial cleaning. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a range of program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform, focusing on tailored investment strategies including mutual funds, SMAs, tax-overlay, and direct indexing.

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.

Michele Ferrara is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 16 years. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

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.

Stephen Cribley is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Beacon Financial Group, Inc., and Private Client Services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and working with both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Craig Anderson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Hudson, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kingdom Title Company and University Hospitals. Anderson is also co-owner of RCCA Development Group, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, compliance, and operational support, while offering a range of investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.