Laura Sternheimer is a Certified Financial Planner® with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has previously worked at firms including Triad Advisors LLC, Cirrus Wealth Management, and Rehmann Wealth. Sternheimer also held a senior client relationship manager role at Cirrus Wealth Management, where she provided service to high net worth clients and acted as Chief Compliance Officer. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm uses both model and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates a variety of investment vehicles and research approaches in its management process.

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 with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Portage Community Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of financial advising, she is a part owner of a drive-thru carryout business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid advisor/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

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 four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2022 to 2025. 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 utilizes both model and custom portfolios, incorporating a range of investment vehicles and supported by an Investment Policy Committee overseeing regular research and portfolio monitoring.

Adam Baker is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Prudential Insurance Company of America. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique combination of bank affiliation and municipal-advisor registration.

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.

Callan Templeton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos, he worked at LPL Financial and Marcum LLP, and has an academic background from Case Western Reserve University. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions. Its model supports independent advisory representatives using an open-architecture approach with multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Michael Clayton is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life insurance brokerage and retirement education through his businesses Clayton & Associates and Simplified Pension Solutions, and he serves as president of Claybro LLC, which coordinates alternatives to opioid pain management. 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 as both an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of investment and brokerage services with significant assets under 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 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Summit Wealth Management LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Nourishing Energy LLC, a small business focused on growing sunflowers and creating handmade crafts such as candles. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

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 at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021, following prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Northwestern Mutual, and The Ohio State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization required for trades.

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.

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. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions outside the financial industry, including at Penske Truck Leasing and Reality Remodeling. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset allocation models and research tools, focusing on client goals and risk tolerance without exercising discretionary trading authority.

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 at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Boston Consulting Group and Cirrus Wealth Management. He also provides interview preparation and coaching to first-year Rice MBA students interested in management consulting. Sequoia Financial Advisors offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model portfolios and custom solutions, using various investment vehicles and conducting ongoing research and due diligence.

Scott Payden is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been associated with Ameritas in various capacities since 2006. Payden is also the president and owner of Wallstreet Money Managers, Inc., an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of portfolios and program platforms with access to multiple asset classes and third-party managers.

Nicholas D'abate is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Hudson, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services, JPMorgan Chase, and Progressive Insurance. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.