Philip Geissinger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked as an independent contractor and spent 15 years at OrthoUnited. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model incorporating both advisory and brokerage channels to execute client recommendations.

William Ahonen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including roles at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in insurance sales through Advise Financial Solutions since 1989. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

David Young is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Young's Tax Service, providing personal income tax preparation services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent financial professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

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 with OSAIC in Coventry, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Sii Jhfn. Downes is also a partner at Boston Partners Wealth Management and serves as an assistant vice president in a life insurance brokerage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and third-party managers to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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 four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms including W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Financial Group. His background includes roles in both financial services and education. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG framework when recommending strategies.

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 with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Summit Capital Inc and Investment Network, Inc., and he has operated Berndt & Associates since 1982. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

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.