Melanie Ross is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2022. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates Inc. and Financial Planners of Cleveland, Inc. DBA NCA Financial Planners. In addition to her advisory role, she appears as on-air talent for a local Cleveland TV and radio station. 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, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by research and oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Karey Edwards is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and was previously associated with Royal Alliance Associates and Financial Planners of Cleveland. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model allocations and custom portfolios, employing various investment vehicles and a thorough research process overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Lucas Klosterman is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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 extensive research resources.

Andrew Hosbach is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently entered the industry, with experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Sequoia, he worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes roles in education and local business. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Michael Clayton is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Clayton serves as president of ClayBro LLC, which operates a medical office specializing in alternatives to opioid pain management. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing third-party asset managers to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Erika Mutch is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Petso Financial Consultants, Mutual Securities, Royal Alliance Associates, and NCA Financial Planners. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in supplement sales through Young Living, earning commissions from a consultant network. 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 models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and a range of research resources.

Kaija Bruveris is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Nourishing Energy LLC, a small business focused on agriculture and handmade crafts like candles and candle holders. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools. The firm’s approach involves annual financial reviews and personalized investment recommendations, with trading decisions made by clients rather than the advisors.

Yaroslav Lisheba is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021 and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and The Ohio State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, with advisors recommending allocations while clients retain final trading decisions.

Kevin Meek is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, LPL Financial, and FirstMerit Securities, Inc. over his career. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture model that combines third-party sub-managers, affiliate Private Bank models, and Envestnet overlay services, offering a range of wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Mason Gee Montgomery is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marcum Wealth, LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of two business entities, Geemo Holdings and Geemoma, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement consulting services.

Phillip Ameduri is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, LPL Financial, and FirstMerit Bank. Outside of finance, he serves as a volunteer board and committee member of a non-denominational church and is a partial owner of a preschool business. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs utilizing an open-architecture model that combines third-party sub-managers and proprietary private bank portfolios.

Joshua Rymer is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2021, including Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Prior to joining Schwab, his work history includes positions outside the financial sector. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients participating in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Beth Korth is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hightower and Key Private Bank. 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 combines model allocations and custom portfolio solutions, employing a range of investment vehicles and conducting research through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Ryan Heider is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Triad Advisors LLC and The Boston Consulting Group. Outside of investment advising, he provides interview preparation and coaching to first-year Rice MBA students pursuing management consulting careers. Sequoia Financial Advisors offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom solutions, supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research, and it engages in both public and private fund management.

David Kurtz is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Financial Planners of Cleveland, Inc. DBA NCA Financial Planners for 19 years. 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 extensive research resources.

Christopher Creahan is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Sequoia Financial Advisors and Huntington Bank. He also serves as Managing Director of Asset Management at Sequoia Financial Group, LLC. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management with a broad range of investment vehicles, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and regular portfolio reviews.

Guy Jardine is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 18 years before joining Janney in 2026. 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, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and various advisory programs.

Jacob Walters is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corporate Technologies Group and Ohio University, where he also worked alongside Sogeti Capgemini. 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 extensive research resources.

Elizabeth De Nitto is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She is currently a Vice President, Family Wealth and Financial Advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where she has worked since 2021. Prior to joining Sequoia, she spent sixteen years at Paragon Advisors, Inc. 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 other institutional clients. The firm combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with an Investment Policy Committee that oversees portfolio construction and rebalancing.

Dennis Marvin is a CFP® certificant with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., where he has worked since 2026, and also operates Marvin Wealth Management. His prior experience includes a long tenure at LPL Financial beginning in 1997. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and retirement consulting through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies alongside active portfolio management across multiple custodians.