Adam Briggs is a financial advisor with Cetera in Wooster, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and his own firm, Briggs Financial Group. He serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including the Fund for Our Economic Future and the Wayne County Community Foundation, and is involved in strategic roles for companies supporting people with severe disabilities and local hospitality operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Scott Sieverts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1994 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through ownership of AEEA, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services designed for clients approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven retirement recommendations.

Michael Hutkowski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Massillion Digital Academy and Massillon City Schools. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Niki Papic is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations incorporating research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Michael Odonnell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Notary Public in North Canton, Ohio. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products, operating on an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products and lending services.

Dominic Wise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canton, OH. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has a decade of prior experience with the Ohio Army National Guard. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Sherman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside advisor input to tailor retirement strategies.

Todd Loughry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in mortgage lending and automotive sales, and he serves as a Board of Education member for Tallmadge City Schools in Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Orwig is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, where he has worked since 2004. He has 21 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Orwig serves as Secretary of the Hudson Kiwanis and is involved with the Discipleship Board at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, as well as chairing the Sponsor Committee for The Taste of the Hall of Fame at the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs, often leveraging third-party managers and model portfolios.

Kaitlyn Kovac is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she is a dedicated advisor on a Wealth Management Team. She focuses on developing financial plans centered around her clients' priorities and their families' needs. Kaitlyn aims to create flexible plans that empower clients to pursue their goals with confidence and peace of mind. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2022 to the present. This progression reflects her growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Kaitlyn has interests in art, food, reading, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Stephen Bergman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Bergman has been involved with Sand Run Travel since 2001. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Adam Starr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021 and has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. Starr is also the owner of Starr Financial, LLC, which operates as a financial services firm under the name Briggs & Starr. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisor serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Margaret Feiler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Medina, OH, and has five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

George Merrill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and has worked concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of FireTower5 Holdings LLC, a for-profit entity organized to hold investment and rental properties. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ziggy McPeters is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with individuals, families, and professionals to help them make informed financial decisions. He focuses on creating personalized strategies by understanding what matters most to each client. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ziggy takes the time to get to know his clients and collaborates with them to develop plans that align with their goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Akron. Beyond his professional role, Ziggy is involved in the Magic City Kiwanis community organization. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and writing.

Karrie Stefanov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also a partial owner of Chukar Partnership, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hugh Mcmichael Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. Based in Barberton, OH, he is also involved with DGL Financial Services, where he works as a financial advisor assisting clients with wealth management and portfolio monitoring. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Brian Large is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Annie Zhang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Zhang also owns Annie Zhang & Associates LLC, a business retirement plan operation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Rodney Zoyhofski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canton, OH, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004, following four years at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. He also acts as trustee for his office 401(k) plan and manages investments within an estate planning partnership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.