Matthew Vegel is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ORG Partners, Paragon Estate Planners, and Paragon Tax Planners. 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 combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Morgan Goldthwaite is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Huntington, Goldthwaite worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2022. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that integrates third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank models, offering multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

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 with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of LLCs involved in recreational land and residential property ownership. 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 with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Gary Hannah is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, having previously worked at American Portfolio Financial Services, Peak Wealth Solutions, Mass Mutual, and MetLife. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, emphasizing active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

Lane Christensen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He previously held roles at Carlson Capital Management, Jack Link's, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Meyer Landscaping, and Slumberland Furniture. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Jennifer Thorne is a financial advisor with OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Beacon Financial Group, Armor Mortgage, Cambridge Investment Research, and Wells Fargo Advisors. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Gavin Judge is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Hudson, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Valmark Securities, Applied Financial Concepts, and FinTeam Business Consulting. Before entering the financial industry, he operated a painting and repair business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm manages around $212.7 billion in client assets and provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Elizabeth Sharp is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Her work history is primarily with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates two small businesses, Depot No. 19, a seasonal baking venture, and Sharp's Cleaning Company, a residential and commercial cleaning service. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides a range of strategies including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and tax-overlay services.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Stratos Wealth Securities, LPL Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolios overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and employs a variety of investment vehicles supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research.

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 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Akron, OH. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent for a multi-line insurance brokerage and serves as a board member for a homeowners association in Hilton Head Island, SC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a primarily non-discretionary investment approach.

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. He is currently with OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Private Client Services, Beacon Financial Group, Inc., and Lincoln Financial Advisors. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing a mix of proprietary guidance 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.