Evan Pinney is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2024, he worked at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse for high school and youth teams, including serving as head coach at Revere High School. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a wide range of clients, 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 managers, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Erica Stark is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with the firm since 2016 and is also the owner of Taxes Accounting Payroll & Planning LLC, where she provides tax preparation services. Additionally, she has experience working with Tailgate USA. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, employing both proprietary and third-party managed programs, and operates as part of an enterprise with several hundred advisors managing approximately $4.07 billion in assets.

Richard Buoncore is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MAI since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committees for two Blue Owl trusts and is an advisory board member for Anderson-DuBose Company, a distribution center for restaurants. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement planning, and family-office services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes, integrating financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Thomas Kehoe is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Fairview Park, OH. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing both in-house and third-party manager models across various platforms and investment profiles.

Ryan Bergen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2022, he spent four years in full-time education. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a range of clients including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers diverse portfolio strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party advisers, as well as trust and insurance administration services.

Raymond Klosz is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and it operates within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Matt Mitterholzer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. In his current role, Matt partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans that they are comfortable and confident with. Matt's experience spans multiple facets of financial advising, allowing him to guide clients through comprehensive financial planning. His approach involves getting to know clients both personally and financially to co-create plans tailored to their needs. Outside of his professional work, Matt enjoys baseball, family activities, social events with friends, parenthood, and volunteering.

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.

Dillon Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and previously worked at Shields Strategic Wealth, Park Place Technologies, Oakview Dermatology, and Ohio University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing planning for clients approaching or in retirement, incorporating asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Steven Wickstrom is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with high net worth families, individuals, and successful business owners to develop and review financial goals, providing personalized wealth management strategies that address various client needs including retirement planning, legacy planning, and portfolio management. His approach involves working closely with clients to create a financial strategy tailored to their long-term objectives. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with professional organizations such as the National Association of Plan Advisors and FINRA. He participates in local community events and expresses an interest in activities such as cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, and watching movies.

Todd Carmel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He is the owner of TDM Financial LLC and a partner in TDA LLC, with additional involvement in agricultural business through Mother Earth Real Estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by asset-allocation analysis and firm research.

Nicholas Gelder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2019, previously working at Northwestern Mutual and Nationwide Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Patricia Orantek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of investment products and services.

Todd Rohrer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Peak Brokerage Services, Blackridge Asset Management, and Prudential. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies through HFS Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Scott Tinter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Strongsville, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with AK Management Group, LLC, where he acts as a lender focused on real estate investing activities. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, primarily under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Anita Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial during two periods totaling eight years, and has prior experience with Lincoln Investment Planning, Legend Advisory, The Huntington Investment Company, and Firstmerit Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research in both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

William Zufall III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Zufall serves as the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Highland Local Schools in Medina, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Connor Dionisopoulos is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides financial planning and guidance tailored to clients' needs, including point-in-time transactions and ongoing advisory relationships. He leverages Fidelity's resources to address key financial topics important to his clients. Connor began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2022, progressing through roles such as Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Retirement Planning Services Associate at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional role, Connor is a dedicated Cleveland Browns fan, enjoys fitness, football, golf, music, and reading, and is a pet owner as well as an uncle.

Joseph Caruso Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, OH. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 52 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Paul Gromofsky is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Sotera Health Company and Sherwin Williams Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals who utilize various portfolio management and platform solutions.