Tyrone Grady is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Akron, OH, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Grady serves on the board of the Tyrone Paul Grady Memorial Foundation, which supports bereaved families and provides scholarships for higher education. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs that include both traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Shawn Berthelot is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including TD Ameritrade and Avantax Planning Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of Western Reserve Business Consulting, a small business consulting firm. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, utilizing diversified investment strategies aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Zachary Gerber is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2022 and was previously employed at NCA Financial Planners. Prior to his advisory career, he spent six years in full-time education and three years at John Carroll University. 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, and family offices. 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.

James Weaver is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Advisors and Sequoia Financial Group in 2021, he worked at Key Bank for 11 years. 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, and family offices. 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.

David Polly is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Key Investment Services since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates to offer a range of investment and risk management capabilities.

Richard Parsson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citizens Securities from 2015 to 2022. 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, providing a platform that includes discretionary managed accounts, direct indexing, and access to various fund strategist programs.

Kathryn Senn is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sikich Capital Management, and has a background that includes experience at Waite & Son Funeral Home and the University of Akron. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. 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.

Annelise Mccauley is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as Managing Director of Family Wealth at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She has been with Sequoia in various capacities since 2005. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Nate Holley is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC in various roles since 2016, including positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and uses mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jonathan Merckens is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network and Donald M. Graham & Associates since 2011. He has been a member of the U.S. Air Force since 2003. Merckens serves on the board of the Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport Authority. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Brian Becka is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and also maintains a role at Royalton Financial Group since 2009. Outside of his primary advisory work, Becka serves as an associate planner at Valued Capital Advisors, where he engages in investment planning and insurance sales. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management with both advisor- and firm-managed model portfolios, supported by a dedicated in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Matthew Hisey is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Virtue Capital Management, LLC for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns The College Funding Connection, LLC, which provides college financial aid consulting. Foundations Investment Advisors offers financial planning and portfolio management to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with tailored advice delivered through a large network of affiliated offices.

Jeremy Southworth is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he has worked in various roles including positions at Fifth Third Bank, Charter Communications, and Herbalife International, where he has been involved as a distributor in the health and wellness sector. Additionally, he serves as a Youth/Young Adult Pastor at LaGrange Church of God. 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 distinctive services such as direct indexing and tax-overlay, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a multi-tiered operational structure.

Mei Chen Goodson is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025. 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, corporate sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Michael Gregory is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026, with prior experience at LPL Financial LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. His background includes roles with Ohio International Consulting Program and Ohio University Integrated Business Cluster. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture, IAR-driven model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers for customized portfolio management and planning services.

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.