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® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and has also been running Marvin Wealth Management since 2015. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 1997. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services through a network of independent advisor representatives, employing an open-architecture approach that includes both advisor-managed and model-based strategies.

Tyson Vines is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Aurora, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2012 and operates Vines Financial Group, LLC d/b/a V Financial Partners since 2017. Vines serves on the Ohio University Finance Advisory Council, which connects finance professionals with academia to ensure curriculum relevance. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joseph Watters III is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company in Wadsworth, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with The Huntington Investment Company since 2008 and previously worked at The Huntington National Bank from 2007 to 2017. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary private bank models, utilizing multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Jenna Oriani is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sequoia since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in the catering industry and held teaching positions at Chardon High School and Chardon Middle School. 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 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.

Colin Lewis is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Huntington and its affiliates since 2018, following seven years at PNC Investments. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities with advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform that combine third-party and proprietary investment models.

Codi Pizer is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at The Huntington Investment Company since 2013, including roles at Huntington National Bank. Prior to this, she was with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model that combines third-party and proprietary offerings, with advisory programs featuring wrap fees covering portfolio management and related services.

Matthew Kimberly is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at PlanMember Securities Corporation. He has also been involved with 1st Responder Financial Advisors and operates a small insurance sales business independently. Kimberly's career includes prior experience at Edward Jones. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services primarily to employers and plan participants, acting as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38). The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offering educational and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

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.

Heather Johancen is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles at Huntington since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, Heather participates as a delivery driver for a local delivery service. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an open-architecture investment model combining third-party managers and proprietary offerings, delivering a range of wrap-fee programs primarily on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Christian Mc Entire is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2022, following prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Fidelity. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees.

Julee Mott is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, concurrently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners. Prior to that, she was with RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2009 to 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through its Strategic Wealth Management platform, which supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

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.

Edward Balaj is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with The Huntington Investment Company since 1995 and was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner and dance instructor at 2 LEFT FEET POSITION, a ballroom dance instruction business. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs through an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary strategies, with portfolio management supported by custodial services via National Financial Services.

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.

Hunter Boardwine is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Stow, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC, he worked at Empower Advisory Group, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank among other firms. Outside of financial services, he owns Trash Ease LLC, a waste collection business registered in Ohio. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven model selection and delegates portfolio management and proxy voting to third-party specialists.

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 entities since 2023 and has been involved with Wallstreet Money Managers, Inc. since 2014. Outside of advisory work, she provides notary public services for legal and investment documents. Ameritas Advisory Services offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a platform approach combining in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and co-advisory relationships to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.