William Matthews is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations, leaving final trading decisions to clients while collaborating with affiliated or third-party money managers for discretionary management.

Thomas Moughan is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2016. 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, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management with a range of investment types, overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, and offers distinctive services such as sponsoring an affiliated ETF, acting as adviser to private funds, and administering philanthropic initiatives.

Frederick Cook is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a notary public in the state of Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. 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.

Laura Sternheimer is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She has worked with Cirrus Wealth Management since 2016 and was previously with Triad Advisors LLC. Sternheimer also holds a senior client relationship manager role at Cirrus Wealth Management, where she assists high-net-worth clients and serves as Chief Compliance Officer. 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 employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers services such as trustee support and retirement-plan consulting.

Brittanie Mandich is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Presper Financial Architects, LLC, Demming Financial Services Corp., and Hudson Extrusions Inc. 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, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management with various investment vehicles, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and regular research and due diligence.

Michele Johns is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Portage Community Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of MJEJ Realty LTD, which operates a drive-thru carryout business. Osaic Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm’s approach includes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, access to alternative investments, and a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

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 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2014 and also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Clayton is involved in insurance brokerage through his own firms and serves as president of a medical office specializing in alternatives to opioid pain management. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory services through third-party asset managers, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Mark Wilcox is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network and is the owner and president of Hudson Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial for nine years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a comprehensive platform with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

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.

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.

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.

Scott Payden is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas entities since 2006 and has been president and owner of Wallstreet Money Managers, Inc. since 1980. In addition to advisory work, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Nicholas D'abate is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Hudson, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and KeyBank, among other firms. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments and employs mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.