John Dipaolo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, based in Medina, Ohio. He has 16 years of industry experience, including 14 years with PNC Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio solution available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegated implementation strategies involving mutual funds and ETFs.

Matthew Pullar is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, Ohio, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Huntington Investment Company and LPL Financial. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by research and an Investment Policy Committee.

Kurt Nye Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2014. He is a board member of the United Way of Greater Cleveland, where he assists in reviewing investment portfolios and participates in board meetings. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies and offers additional services such as trust administration and insurance through affiliated companies.

John Zaller is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the City Mission of Cleveland and is president of the City Mission Endowment Foundation, where he oversees financial records and investment portfolios. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and foundations. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and serves in both product-sponsor and advisory capacities, managing a variety of private funds and affiliated investment vehicles.

Robert Provance is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Lincoln Investment since 2017. He previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of health insurance. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan advice, managing portfolios through both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Edward Wilson is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. He is involved in Wilson Settlement Consulting, a home-based non-investment related activity. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Thom is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His prior roles include positions at Adviser Investments, Financial Engines Advisors, and Charles Schwab. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a mix of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by ongoing research and oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Gregory Badowski is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2014. He is based in Cleveland, OH. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Lisa Matuszny is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 license and has prior experience with Avantax Planning Partners. In addition to her advisory role, Ms. Matuszny is a shareholder and CPA at Hobe & Lucas Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where she supervises employees, reviews tax returns and financial statements, and handles firm management duties. She also serves on the board of Spice Field Kitchen, assisting with budgeting, financial statement analysis, and fundraising for the organization’s educational food system programs. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees, and offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services within a diversified investment process tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Carl Hendrix is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, Empower, and STANDARD. He also serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank & Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Rhonda Mccurry is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, she is involved in auto build and repair on race cars and has experience coordinating fix-and-flip real estate properties as a learning endeavor. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches managed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Christian Seybert is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He has been with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2022. 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 oversight, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Jean Phelps is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 24 years of industry experience. She held a position at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2026. Phelps holds a Series 63 designation. Janney Montgomery Scott 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 that includes individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Janice Cackowski is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She previously worked at Century Financial Advisors LLC, Providence Wealth Partners LLC, and Strategic Wealth Partners. Janice is a board member of the Northeast Ohio Association of Financial Professionals. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection supported by an Investment Policy Committee and external research.

Joseph Nicholson is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company in Stow, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 credential and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Huntington, he worked at Edward Jones and DoorDash, and he has also served as a substitute teacher in K-12 classrooms. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities with advisory and brokerage services through a range of wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform. The firm uses an open-architecture model combining third-party and affiliate portfolio strategies, offering discretionary account management and overlay services.

Matthew Vegel is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ORG Partners, Paragon Estate Planners, and Paragon Tax Planners. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including 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.

Morgan Goldthwaite is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Huntington, Goldthwaite worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2022. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that integrates third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank models, offering multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Christopher Uren is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Citizens Bank, Walmart, and Huntington Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to a range of managed account programs through the Passageway platform, supporting various investment strategies from mutual funds to separately managed accounts.

Nicholas Rimac is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and KeyBank. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in the automotive and car wash businesses. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm utilizes an open-architecture investment platform with multiple wrap-fee programs that combine third-party and proprietary models, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals.

Daniel Grove is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. Prior to joining Sequoia in 2023, he worked at Miami University from 2019 to 2023 and Avon Lake High School from 2015 to 2019. 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 utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.