Jesse Lazar is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, he worked at The Jentner Corporation for nine years. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a mix of third-party independent managers and a proprietary “Focus List” to implement client strategies. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other fiduciary services.

Samuel Gondek is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration and integrated corporate relationships.

Ryan Kimberly is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great American Insurance Group and First Responder Financial Advisors. Kimberly has also worked in educational settings and the service industry. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services tailored to plan sponsors and participants.

Sean Houston is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is also a partner at 1858 Wealth Management, an investment-related business. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments, supported by internal due diligence and sub-advisory arrangements.

Christian Mc Entire is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Fidelity in various advisory roles. Mc Entire is currently based in Richfield, Ohio. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Laura Kiick is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and works 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, family offices, and institutional clients. 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.

Connor Fife is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and NCA Financial Planners. His activities have included assistant duties at Financial Planners of Cleveland Inc, involving client meeting coordination and customer service. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers a range of investment options and trustee support services.

David Brown is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He held previous roles at Robert Baird & Co. before joining PNC Investments in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Assistant Tackle Director for youth football and cheerleading programs. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment to guide investment strategy implementation through mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Christopher Walters is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, and other firms. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts using discretionary model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan solutions.

Leeanne Mccabe is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameritas since 2023 and has been involved with Wallstreet Money Managers, Inc. since 2014, where she also provides notary services for legal and investment documents. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of managed account programs and third-party solutions to support portfolio construction and management.

Christopher Peck is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cirrus Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, Edward Jones, and Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as director of finance for Young Catholic Professionals, a nonprofit professional networking organization. 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 research from various external providers.

Paul Miller Jr. is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes positions at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of Basis Point, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Michael Sidoti is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hornor Townsend and Kent since 2007 and has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company in two separate periods totaling 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, Sidoti serves as president of the Sand Court Condo Association in Fairlawn, OH. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities with investment advice through a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Renee Brandes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its wealth advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

Chad Schleh is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising, currently working at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH since 2024. Prior to joining Sequoia, he held roles at PNC Bank and its investments division, as well as Citizens Securities Inc. and Citizens Bank, N.A. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and uses a variety of investment vehicles, supported by regular research, due diligence, and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Zachary Gerber is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2022 and was previously employed at NCA Financial Planners. Prior to his advisory career, he spent six years in full-time education and three years at John Carroll University. 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.

James Weaver is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Advisors and Sequoia Financial Group in 2021, he worked at Key Bank for 11 years. 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.

David Polly is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Medina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Key Investment Services LLC since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and it operates within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Richard Parsson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citizens Securities from 2015 to 2022. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing a platform that includes discretionary managed accounts, direct indexing, and access to various fund strategist programs.

Kathryn Senn is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sikich Capital Management, and has a background that includes experience at Waite & Son Funeral Home and the University of Akron. 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, 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.