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Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

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Firm-wide stats for Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Total advisors

241

Across 40 offices

Clients per advisor

46 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,697,996 Very High

HNW client ratio

41% Very High

About

Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory and related consulting to a broad client mix that includes individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts and retirement plans. Services described in the brochure include model and custom portfolio management, private fund management, trustee support, estate document preparation via third parties, aggregation/reporting platforms and retirement‑plan consulting and participant education.

The firm implements portfolios through a combination of model allocations and custom solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, and may use mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments and independent third‑party managers to achieve client objectives. Research and allocation decisions draw on fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis supplemented by third‑party research and regular due diligence, with periodic monitoring and quarterly model reviews and rebalancing described in the disclosure.

Sequoia’s disclosures identify several arrangements that distinguish it from many peers: it serves as sponsor and sub‑advisor to an affiliated ETF and acts as general partner/adviser to private funds, and it is under common ownership with Sequoia Tax Services while also administering the American Center for Philanthropy—relationships the firm discloses as creating potential conflicts of interest. The brochure also notes trustee support bundles and the use of fixed‑retainer or subscription‑style billing for some planning and monitoring services, a billing approach the firm documents that is less common among firms of its size.

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Expertise

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

3500 Embassy Parkway

Akron OH 44333

Advisors at this office

81

Advisors at this office

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Brandon D

CFP®, Series 63

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Brandon Deckert is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, Facet, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs both model and custom portfolio management strategies using a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniela S

CFP®, Series 65

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Daniela Savova Truver is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has prior experience at Sun Trust and Ballentine Partners, LLC. 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 models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gabriel S

Series 66

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Gabriel Sauvinsky is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chapter Counsel Advisor for the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, providing leadership guidance on weekends. Sequoia Financial Group offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, 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.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Angela C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Angela Cosgray is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently a financial advisor and vice president at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where she has worked since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at Wealthstone, JPMorgan Chase, and Fifth Third Securities. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers both model and custom portfolio management, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and informed by research and due diligence overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Halle C

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Halle Chelko is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2025, she worked at Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC for seven years and at MAI Capital Management for three years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of model and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, supported by regular research, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory R

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Gregory Robb is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including FNB Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Clearing. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management with a variety of investment vehicles and conducts research using multiple analytical approaches overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert C

CFP®, Series 66

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Robert Casarona is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he was with Financial Planners of Cleveland Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. from 2015 to 2022. Casarona serves as Chair of the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Ohio NexGen committee and is a member of the finance committee for the Northern Ohio Italian Association, a nonprofit organization. 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, and family offices. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party managers, supported by regular oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cheryl L

CFP®

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Cheryl Lutman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She is currently a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where she has worked since 2021. Prior to joining Sequoia, she spent 24 years at WealthStone, Inc. 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 uses a combination of in-house model allocations, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin T

Series 65

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Benjamin Taylor is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group, he worked at Youngstown State University and Kennedy Catholic High School. 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 overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James C

Series 65

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

James Clemens is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group, he worked as an LP Analyst and has an academic background including time at The Ohio State and University School. 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 institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and comprehensive research resources.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ryan K

CFP®, Series 66

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Ryan Koler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has previously worked at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Koler also operates Koler Financial Group, which he has been affiliated with since 2020. Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, incorporating a variety of investment vehicles and an Investment Policy Committee to guide decisions.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Larry S

CFP®, Series 65

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Larry Shetler is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2018 and was previously employed at Tektronix from 2012 to 2018. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, employing a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ryan C

Series 63, Series 65

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Ryan Cosgray is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and conducting thorough research and due diligence.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Michael Spangler is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and research methodologies.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Trevor C

CFP®, Series 66

Akron, OH

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Trevor Chuna is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. He has been with Sequoia and its related entities since 2007. 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 combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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