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.

David Varner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, he worked for Nationwide Advisory Services and Nationwide Insurance from 1973 to 2019. He is also an independent insurance agent with Varner Insurance Group and provides tax and legal liability services through Kyler and Company LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm delivers tailored investment strategies through a network of independent Financial Professionals and maintains a range of proprietary and third-party model strategies.

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.

Jason Varner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 18 years with Nationwide Securities, Inc. Varner is also a part owner of Kyler and Company, which provides tax and legal liability services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of platform arrangements and proprietary as well as external model strategies.

James Orwig is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Orwig serves as Secretary on the board of Hudson Kiwanis, is a committee member of the Discipleship Board at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, and chairs the Sponsor Committee for The Taste of the Hall of Fame at the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

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.

Nathanial Arps is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also associated with MJ Miller & Co. CPAs, where he has been involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Prior to these roles, he worked with the 415 Group from 2011 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

George Merrill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1991 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Merrill is the owner of FireTower5 Holdings LLC, a for-profit entity organized to hold investment and rental properties. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, delivering access to a wide variety of products and services.

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 at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate at DGL Financial Services, where he meets with clients to assist with wealth management and portfolio monitoring. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through client interviews and risk profiling.

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 at LPL Financial in Canton, Ohio, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a trustee for his office 401(k) plan and has a partnership established for investment management related to estate planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Heidi Dillon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance. Dillon is a shareholder of Kyler & Company LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent for Varner Insurance Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Bryce Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Financial and Nationwide Securities LLC from 2016 to 2017 before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ken Boldt Financial Group, Inc., an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.