David Minich is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2005 and is also President of Applied Financial Concepts, Inc., a financial planning firm he co-owns. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as President of The Heritage Study Group and volunteers as Vice President of Grounds for the Chandler Commons Home Owners Association. 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’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing overseen by ValMark’s investment committee.

Michael Janosko is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark in 2018, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from ValMark’s investment committee.

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.

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.

Aurora Yager is a Series 66-licensed advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio. She has been with ValMark Financial Group since 2023 and previously worked at Buckeye Activity Center and Swensons. Aurora’s background includes several years of diverse experience prior to entering financial advising. ValMark Advisers, Inc. 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 oversight from an investment committee.

Jordan Howd is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He currently works at ValMark Advisers, Inc. and ValMark Securities, Inc., having joined in 2023. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Applied Financial Concepts, where he also holds a role as Director of Planning. 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, with a range of proprietary and third-party platforms and unique relationships involving insurance and ETF products.

Michael Amoia is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining ValMark Financial Group in 2022, he worked at Truist Bank for 17 years. 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 using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with a focus on multi-asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Caleb Callahan is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2007. He has held roles at Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2005. Caleb is a volunteer board member and treasurer for Chapel Wadsworth, a nonprofit organization. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, using proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver tailored advisory solutions.

Eric Coffman is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc., where he has worked for 22 years, and also has roles at ValMark Securities, Inc. and Wealth Impact Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Coffman serves on the board and finance committee of the charitable organization Urban Vision. 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 model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers comprehensive support including due diligence, fee-based planning, and sub-advisory services.

Zachary Hurst is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2015. He has also been affiliated with the University of Akron since 2011. 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 utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios with a focus on multi-asset allocation implemented via mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Paul Bernier is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, LLC, and Ameriprise. Bernier is a board member of the Green Schools Foundation in Green, Ohio. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm primarily delivers discretionary portfolio management through various model strategies and third-party platforms, and it serves as a sub-adviser to multiple Bluemonte ETFs.

Andrew Lamb is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and currently serves at ValMark and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, Lamb is involved in nonprofit leadership and volunteer work, including chairing pediatric palliative care organizations and contributing to fundraising and awareness efforts. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a large network of representatives. The firm’s approach focuses on diversified, goal-based portfolios, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by ongoing monitoring and periodic client reviews.

Teddy Milbrandt is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. based in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ValMark Securities, Applied Financial Concepts, New York Life Insurance Company, and the Army National Guard. Outside of financial services, he has been employed with Doordash. 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 focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by ongoing monitoring and rebalancing by its investment advisory representatives.

Manuel Gonzalez II is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is involved in investment and insurance business through his ownership of MM Financial Group, which provides home and auto insurance. Signature Equity Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm operates a multi-team structure and utilizes the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to deliver tailored investment solutions, including model portfolios and socially responsible investing options.

Robert Knotts is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including AlphaStar Capital Management and Regal Investment Advisors. Knotts is also Regional Vice President at The Assurance Group, where he manages an office of insurance agents and oversees fixed insurance sales. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of around 100 independent advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside various asset allocation strategies.

Patrick Hahn is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC. He has worked at several firms including Springside Partners LLC, Cetera Advisors LLC, SS&G Wealth Management, and UBS Financial Services. Hahn serves on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee for the Medina County Society for the Protection of Animals, where he analyzes and reports on the organization’s investment portfolio. Dakota Wealth, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, and business enterprises. The firm employs a long-term, customized investment process using a variety of asset types and manages pooled investment vehicles and private funds, including serving as sub-advisor to a registered ETF.

Richard Geiger is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for ten years. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives across multiple teams. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house advisors, third-party managers, and platform solutions.