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 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, having worked previously at 1858 Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Concurrent Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, complemented by strategic asset allocation and operational tools.

Christian Mc Entire is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection while executing trades only with client authorization, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Julee Mott is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, and Merrill. Stratos Wealth Partners is an enterprise adviser with about 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm uses an open-architecture investment approach and offers various services such as advisor-managed wrap programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.

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.

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 Series 66-credentialed advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2024. She has three years of industry experience and concurrently works with Wallstreet Money Managers, Inc., where she has been involved in financial services since 2014. Additionally, she serves as a Notary Public, providing notarization of legal and investment documents for clients. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of model portfolios and third-party technology to build customized investment solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Shawn Cohen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Christopher Peck is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC, Edward Jones, Triad Advisors, and Cirrus Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Peck serves as the director of finance for Young Catholic Professionals, a nonprofit professional networking organization. Sequoia Financial Advisors provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing various investment vehicles and a research-driven approach overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Candace Kyer is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott. Candace also serves as a Notary Public in Ohio, performing notary services for clients on a volunteer basis. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 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, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Curtis Aiken is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2016 before joining Commonwealth, where he has been since 2016. He also spends a small portion of his time engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing around $212.7 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, with portfolios implemented through either internally managed models or outsourced platforms.

Nicholas Mcrandal is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Snap Medical Industries LLC and teaching positions at Mercyhurst University and Fox Chapel School District. 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 to provide a range of managed-account programs with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay 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 at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been part of the Charles Schwab organization since 2016. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with tailored reviews at least annually.

Nicholas Brossard is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Sequoia Financial Group since 2024 and previously spent seven years at Fifth Third 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 uses a combination of model portfolios and custom solutions, incorporating various investment vehicles and research methodologies, overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.