Jeffrey Kota is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and is currently with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, where he has worked since 1998. He also serves on the boards of several local organizations, including the Wooster Noon Lions, the Izaak Walton League Wayne County Chapter, and the Wooster Duck Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Oliver Cornet is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Muddy Shutter Media and Interstate Gas Supply. Outside of his advisory role, Cornet serves as a board trustee for Friends of Stark Parks and the Canton Montessori School, contributing to nonprofit advocacy and educational oversight. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and forward‑looking capital market assumptions.

Timothy Brenner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 1994 and operates an affiliated support company, timothy d brenner & assoc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals, and it offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Daniel Lahaie is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and works as a wealth advisor at Wright LaHaie Jarvis Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of CJL Real Estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools and a broad network of advisors.

Brian Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad suite of affiliated financial services.

Kelli Phillips Zaleski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2000. Zaleski also operates an S-corp, Zaleski and Associates Inc., through which she conducts her business as a self-employed contractor. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income, which targets individuals with substantial investable assets and provides detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement income strategies and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Cameron Guild is a Wealth Management Advisor with The HK Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing tailored financial advice and guidance designed to support each client's current lifestyle as well as their short- and long-term needs and goals. Cameron and his team emphasize simplicity, transparency, and a disciplined wealth management process to help clients measure their progress toward financial and life objectives. They prioritize direct access and personalized service, avoiding impersonal communication channels to maintain close client relationships. Cameron began his career in financial planning in Akron before joining Merrill Lynch in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning from The University of Akron. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Cameron's expertise spans areas such as college education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and liquidity management. Outside of his professional work, Cameron resides in Copley, Ohio. He is an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Fairlawn. His personal interests include camping, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Joshua Marks is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 23 years of experience, he specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington and Jefferson College and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Joshua is affiliated with Merrill Lynch and actively participates in community involvement through organizations such as Mash Factory. Joshua approaches financial advising by developing personalized strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, fishing, football, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Robert Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which uses model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Kevin Downes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Sii Jhfn before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Boston Partners Wealth Management and serves as Assistant Vice President at a life insurance brokerage. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

Brian Davin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Game Changers Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative and is an advisory board member for the Cortland Community Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mihai Stan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following five years at MetLife Securities Inc. Stan is based in North Canton, Ohio. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships and uses proprietary software tools to help analyze client goals.

Timothy Adkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Financial Group, and Marquette University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Shaffer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at J Rayl and Wells Fargo. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Judith Owens is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Owens owns and operates Owens Cleaning Services, a cleaning business she has managed since 1984. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Frederick Berndt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Summit Capital Inc, Investment Network, Inc., and operated his own firm, Berndt & Associates, for over four decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicholas Bryant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on term life insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support clients’ retirement planning, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Quentin Peters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Symmetry Financial Group for two years and held positions at Bev Smith Toyota and Bev Smith Kia. His background also includes four years at the University of Mount Union and four years at Lincoln Park Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amy Adelman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. She operates Amy L. Adelman Retirement Services LLC, a firm focused on qualified plan advisory business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with services that include specialized municipal and public-finance advisory work.

Misty Rogers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, OH, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Citizens Bank for 20 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.