David is a Sr. advisor and has been successfully managing money with Voya Financial Advisors for over 20 years. He founded Koch Cushing Financial Group in 2012, after opening the Canton, Ohio branch for Voya Financial Advisors and currently works between offices in Independence and Green, Ohio.

David’s passion for helping his clients is evident from the moment they walk through his door. He encourages his team to take a very professional, yet casual approach when working with their clients in order to encourage trust and understanding among one another. He takes pride in helping his clients understand what is important to them financially and how to successfully address their goals. 

As a graduate of Columbia University, David went on to earn his CRPC® designation from the College of Financial Planning and his AIF® from FI360. He has his FINRA Series 6, 7 and 66 registrations, as well as his Ohio Life and Health Insurance licenses and Long-Term Care Partnership certification. 

Outside of the office you can find David hiking, fishing or otherwise enjoying the outdoors. He loves spending time with his family by the lake and interacting with their community on a regular basis. 

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Brian joined Koch Cushing Financial Group and Voya Financial Advisors in December 2015. He has his FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as his Ohio Life and Health Insurance licenses. Dedicated to continued learning, Brian has also received his Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation. He works hard to provide the best service for his clients and really enjoys being able to help people with their overall retirement plan. 

A graduate from the University of Toledo, Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in sales and entrepreneurship. After college, Brian worked in sales and management before entering the financial services industry in 2011. Today, his focus is on helping employees in the public sector prepare for a confident retirement by providing actionable plans to help guide them. 

When Brian isn’t working he spends most of his time with his wife, Rachel, and their four children.  They have two boys and two girls and they keep them very busy! He loves making memories with them and experiencing life as they continue to grow up. Brian’s favorite hobby is golfing, and you can find him having a great time on the course when he has time. 

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Leonie has worked with Koch Cushing Financial Group since 2015. As Office Manager she wears many hats and her role entails scheduling and interacting with our wealth management clients. As the first and last person clients interact with, Leonie prioritizes their experience, ensuring that they feel welcome whenever they call or visit the office. 

Her past experience includes office administration and banking, and although she is not a financial planner, Leonie’s thoughtfulness and organization assist with delivering concierge-level service to our clients. She considers many of our clients to be friends and greatly enjoys working alongside her husband, Dave, as well as the rest of our close-knit team. 

A native of Ireland, Leonie loves the outdoors and celebrating her culture. She is happiest in the Ohio countryside, specifically near a lake where her enthusiasm for nature takes hold. Leonie and Dave enjoy spending time and making memories together, alongside their two golden retrievers, Emmy and Izzy. 

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Amie Bair-Hyust joined the team at Koch Cushing Financial Group in June of 2024 as the Administrative Assistant to Brian Koch and David Cushing. Her’s is the friendly voice you hear when you first call into our offices. Amie enjoys engaging with clients and making sure they are well taken care of. She is always happy to schedule an appointment or assist in any way she can.

Amie came to us with a lot of office experience, as well as years spent manufacturing medical devices.

When Amie isn’t working she enjoys riding her bike and quilting. She has two (2) adult children and loves traveling and attending sports events with them.

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Sarah joined our team in 2023. She has a long history working as an administrative assistant in the financial sector. Her attention to detail and love of organization and creating systems helps ensure that the office runs in a smooth and efficient manner.

Sarah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music, specializing in French Horn performance. Fresh out of college, she began working in a financial advisor's office and learning about the industry. She briefly spent time working as box office manager for the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra and also took on a role as customer care coordinator and Kindermusik instructor at Thrive Arts Center before returning to administrative duties with another financial firm.

Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, who she homeschools. She loves to travel and experience life through the eyes of her children. When they aren’t going on adventures, Sarah enjoys a slower paced lifestyle at home baking, knitting and reading as well as spending time with friends.

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