Michael Poitinger is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with ValMark since 1998 and leads Poitinger Wealth Management Inc. Outside of advisory work, he earns commissions from sales of fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, and disability policies. ValMark Advisers delivers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based portfolios implemented primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Gary Chidsey is a financial advisor with LexAurum Advisors in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 license and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Securities and Nationwide from 2012 to 2019. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as Chairman of the Medina County Young Professionals Association, part of the Medina Chamber of Commerce. LexAurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.27 billion across a multi-advisor team and employs diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory through a standardized set of model allocations typically implemented with low-cost ETFs.

Ronald Tetley is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Belpointe Asset Management and Retirement Wealth Advisors. He is also co-owner and president of Creative Retirement Planning, LLC, where he is active in insurance sales. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, and offers advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Anthony Corra is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has also worked with Wealth Impact Advisors and has a background that includes roles in education and healthcare. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of related services.

Mark Melda is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at L.M. Kohn & Company, Key Investment Services, and Key Corp. He has an ownership interest in a rental property in Parma, Ohio. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to multiple custodial and advisory platforms.

Jonathan Houk is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2012. He has also worked at Wealth Impact Advisors, LLC and Poitinger, Redmond, Lyons, Kura & Company. Outside of financial advising, Houk is president and secretary of Friends of Metro Parks, a nonprofit supporting public enjoyment of Summit County Metro Parks. ValMark Advisers, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary programs such as the ACCESS wrap platform and the TOPS® ETF portfolios.

Madison Strahan is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC in Akron, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Dakota Wealth in 2019, Madison worked at Springside Partners LLC from 2017 to 2019 and has experience outside finance in the restaurant industry. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified allocations across various asset classes and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical research methods.

James Redmond is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 1998. He previously worked at Poitinger Redmond Lyons Kura Walker & Co. beginning in 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs and leads Redmond Financial, Inc. as president. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary programs and platforms.

Craig Welch Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark since 2018 and previously spent seven years with Key Bank NA and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of IVL Baseball, a baseball and softball training and club team organization. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Sean Heney is a financial advisor with Portside Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual, and currently serves as a partner and financial planner with Allegis Advisors and Suncrest Advisors alongside his role at Portside. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services for individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement and pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses tailored discretionary mandates with investment analysis that combines fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches.

Chase Henderson is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career with StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Miami University and the Miami University Rec Center. Henderson also operates Henderson Financial Services, focusing on insurance and investments. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing platforms like Envestnet and Advyzon for portfolio implementation and tax-aware services.

Angela Day is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Woods Associates and Fair Play Family Center. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and access to third-party manager programs.

Tyler Hines is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Valmark Securities, Valmark Financial Group, Discount Drug Mart, Kohls, and Sub Station. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and solutions.

Chad Henderson is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Henderson is involved in managing a family farm that raises livestock and cultivates land. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary models, third-party money managers, and various platforms to implement customized investment strategies.

Caleb Nitz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2009 and also affiliated with ValMark Securities, Inc. since 2008. He is based in Akron, Ohio. ValMark Advisers, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as plan sponsors and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and services.

Martin Healy is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Healy is involved in municipal bookkeeping and independent insurance sales. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open architecture investment approach and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Rodney Stastny is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also conducts sales and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance through Signature Financial Group, LLC. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses a multi-team structure and the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Bailey Hemming is a financial advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Western Wealth Management and LPL Financial LLC in 2026, Hemming worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in 2025 and has a background in education with Aurora City Schools and John Carroll University. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing firm-designed model portfolios alongside various third-party programs.

Carmen Donofrio is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. and was affiliated with the University of Akron. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and third-party programs.

Craig Fishel is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining RFG Advisory, he worked at Private Client Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Paramount Financial Planning, LLC, a financial planning and investment firm. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments while acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts and plan sponsors.