Benjamin Coughenour is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Valmark Securities, Valmark Financial Group, Swenson's Drive-In Restaurants, USF Holland, and 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 advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of fee-based planning and consulting options.

Michael Bajc is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at OneAscent since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Aerotek and Beacon Wealth Consultants, as well as academic work at the University of Akron. OneAscent Financial Services is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and other institutions. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and consulting services through multiple advisory teams, employing customized asset allocation and a range of model-based and managed account platforms.

Samuel Galloway is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Financial Group since 2018, following prior roles at New Engen and Fisher Investments. He is currently based in Akron, Ohio. Valmark Advisers, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies, implementing solutions primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Tyler Denholm is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2015 and has worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Cornerstone Community School in Tallmadge, OH, contributing to policy and future planning. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of fee-based planning and consulting services.

Scott Heather is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and has operated Shaker Business Services as a tax preparer since 2006. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and is involved in tax preparation services. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches to implement investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and offers specialized services including access to select non-traded REITs and options-writing overlays.

James Seaman is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at AlphaStar since 2011. Additionally, he operates Seaman Retirement Planning, an independent insurance sales and products business. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and quantitative tactical approaches, offering both model and custom portfolio strategies along with subadvisory and platform services.

Zachary Campbell is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining RFG Advisory, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He serves on the Board of Directors for Hopebridge. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm combines actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments and annuity management.

James Conley is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Stratos in 2023, he worked at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America, and he spent seven years with Rootstown Local Schools. He is also involved in insurance sales and service as an agent for fixed term and whole life insurance. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm with approximately 71 advisors managing about $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 5,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, OCIO solutions, and insurance consulting through a network of independent advisory representatives.

Daniel Berzinskas is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ValMark Securities, The Huntington Investment Company, Citizens Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and other financial firms. 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 primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with a range of proprietary and third-party platforms supporting its services.

Michael Mcclary is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2004 and Valmark Securities since 2003. Mcclary serves on the board of advisors for M7 and is active in nonprofit roles, including Treasurer and board member of The GO Network, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting the planting of new Christian churches, and as a member of the Investment Committee for the Trailhead Community Health Foundation. 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 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary programs including the ACCESS wrap platform and managed account solutions.

Richard Nester is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2016 and has operated as a self-employed advisor and under Ayers Financial Partners since 1986. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and services as a licensed insurance agent. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and 401(k)/defined contribution advice. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using various analytical methods and strategies, ranging from conservative allocations to options writing, and offers both discretionary and held-away account services.

Jeremy Holloway is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry in 2024. Prior to joining ValMark, he held positions at Dicks Sporting Goods, Target, Brad's Lawn Care, University of Akron, and Dominos Pizza. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Michael Janosko is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Financial Group since 2018 and previously held positions at Merrill and Bank of America. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, implemented primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Stacey Zahoranski is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with OneAscent Financial Services LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Beacon Wealth Consultants, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of Athena Akron and is a trustee for her parents' trust. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and institutions. The firm offers customized asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a variety of investment platforms including model-based and Unified Managed Account solutions.

William Tropp is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry, beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining ValMark, he held roles at Demming Financial Services Corporation and has experience in education and community organizations, including positions at Baldwin Wallace University and Canterbury Golf Club. ValMark Advisers serves individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based investment management and retirement plan advisory services using multi-asset model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers.

Steven Fleck is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Akron, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Packerland in 2014, he has been involved in insurance-related sales through his own business, Fleck Financial, focusing on life, health, fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm combines individualized financial planning with discretionary and non-discretionary account management and offers a range of investment solutions through both brokerage and advisory platforms.

Lynn Goebel is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with ValMark Advisers and affiliated entities since 2005. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing overseen by its investment committee.

William Crozier Jr. is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corp in Medina, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also licensed as an insurance agent offering fixed and indexed annuities, health, disability, long-term care, and traditional life insurance products. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and general investment advice to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with a buy-and-hold focus supplemented by tactical overlays and cyclical analysis.

Armando Consolacion is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Before joining ValMark in 2023, Armando worked in various roles including positions at Cafe Arnone, Real Senior Management, Discount Drug Mart, and spent thirteen years in education. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing oversight and rebalancing by investment advisory representatives.

Patrick Deorio is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2003 and previously owned and served as an investment advisor representative at First Eagle Financial Services in North Canton, Ohio. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management platforms and strategies, with approximately 100 investment adviser representatives delivering portfolio management and financial planning services.