Melissa Hamilton is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Charles Schwab and Werab Enterprises LLC, as well as a six-year period at Kent State University. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs through an open-architecture model, combining third-party sub-managers with affiliate private bank models, and provides portfolio management supported by institutional broker-dealer and municipal advisor affiliations.

Christine Boehnlein is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2016, and previously at RAV Financial from 2006 to 2016. Boehnlein serves as Director of Private Client Services within Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model allocations and custom portfolio solutions supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with third-party research and due diligence.

Evan Pinney is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches high school and youth lacrosse teams. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

David Ebner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Wadsworth, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New England Securities, Equitable Advisors, Invest Financial Corporation, and Charter One Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial and business advisor and CFO for a family-owned retail business. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both active and passive investment strategies across various risk profiles.

Angela Bateman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Stow, Ohio. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker for 14 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ted Smola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dillon Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and previously worked at Shields Strategic Wealth, Park Place Technologies, Oakview Dermatology, and Ohio University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing planning for clients approaching or in retirement, incorporating asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Brian Cline is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hudson, OH with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at firms including Cookson Peirce & Co., Inc., Citizens Securities Inc., The Leaders Group Inc., and Allstate Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patricia Orantek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She has held her current role at Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Keith Lucas is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He serves as a trustee on the board of the Tallmadge Foundation. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. Its approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Kyle Garra is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Kyle was an Assistant Manager at Huntington National Bank from 2015 to 2022. Kyle's professional experience spans various roles within the financial services industry, focusing on investment consulting and financial planning. He aims to understand clients' unique circumstances, priorities, and goals to collaborate on creating personalized financial plans. His approach considers the complete financial picture and caters to individual preferences to develop effective strategies. Further details regarding Kyle's education, credentials, personal interests, and community involvement have not been provided.

Todd Rohrer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Peak Brokerage Services, Blackridge Asset Management, and Prudential. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies through HFS Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

William Zufall III is a Series 66-registered advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Medina, Ohio, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and also operates Zufall Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Zufall serves as the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Highland Local Schools. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance through unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

John Paul Gromofsky is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Sotera Health Company and Sherwin Williams Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals who utilize various portfolio management and platform solutions.

Donna Longfellow is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 37 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1980. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president and treasurer of Wolf Creek Players Inc., a nonprofit organization that performs live theater, including children’s theater productions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Maximillian Gubanc is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2025. Prior to this role, he held various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Relationship Manager (2023-2024), and Financial Representative (2022-2023). He also worked as a Financial Services Advisor at 21st Century Financial in 2022 and as a Planner Assistant at North Coast Executive Consulting from 2020 to 2022. Maximillian partners with clients by taking the time to listen and understand their goals, preferences, and stressors, aiming to create tailored financial plans that address their unique situations. Originally from northeast Ohio, he enjoys spending time with friends and family and following Cleveland sports. His personal interests include baseball, football, movies, outdoor adventures, and social events.

Marlynn Soliwoda is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with Stow Alliance Fellowship and Victory Life Church. She is involved in sales of loan and home security products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Nicholai Deshmukh is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include seven years at Key Bank and four years at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides event-driven planning programs, including a standalone Divorce Planning service.

Patrick Helderman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hartville, OH, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and serves concurrently in the U.S. Army Ohio Army National Guard as a CH-47F helicopter pilot. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clarisse Tur is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2012 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Clarisse offers a disciplined, four-step wealth management process tailored to individual client needs, combining time-tested investment principles with flexibility to respond to changing economic conditions. She works with a team of specialists to help families, individuals, and business owners develop long-term financial strategies that address risk management, liquidity creation, education and retirement funding, and wealth transfer. Clarisse's expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. She applies a holistic approach rooted in scientific rigor, drawn from her academic background which includes a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the University of South Carolina, an Executive MBA from Cleveland State University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Paris. Before entering wealth management, she held roles in technical marketing and research science, producing numerous scientific publications. Fluent in English, French, Turkish, and German, Clarisse embraces Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. Her personal interests include biking, drawing and sketching, golfing, hiking, painting, reading, swimming, and traveling. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals.