James Schroeder is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Fidelity Investments. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and comprehensive supervisory oversight.

Christine Boehnlein is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, Ohio, with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2016. Boehnlein also serves as Director of Private Client Services at Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles from mutual funds and ETFs to private and alternative investments.

Michael Neff II is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Bank of America, Merrill, Huntington Bank, and JPMorgan Chase. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a Managed Account program, while also operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Jamon Higley is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, he held positions at Uber Technologies, Inc. and DoorDash Inc. His background also includes work in various roles outside finance. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment decisions and provides ongoing monitoring and due diligence for third-party advisory products.

Bryan Garber is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously operated as co-owner of Evexia Cafe & Market LLC. His prior work experience also includes over a decade at MT Industries DBA Sunless Inc. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs, focusing on automated portfolio management without individual security trading.

Tyler Colton is a CFP® affiliated with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. He has experience working at several firms including Clearstead and Fairport Wealth, with a total industry tenure beginning in 2016. His background also includes roles at CPA firms such as Corrigan Krause CPAs and Arnett Carbis Toothman. 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, with $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 31, 2026.

Christian Morton is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and a current affiliation with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He is involved with the St. Edward Alumni Association in a nonprofit capacity. Park Avenue Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individual, corporate, and nonprofit clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships through a range of proprietary and third-party models.

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.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

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.”

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.

James Steinmetz is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has held roles in diverse fields including food service and mortgage lending. Outside of his advisory work, Steinmetz is involved with Western Reserve Distillers, where he assists with food preparation and service. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dennis Schwartz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Newman & Company CPAs for eight years. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also delivers institutional consulting and public finance services.

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.