Wayne Minich is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has worked with ValMark Advisers since 2004 and has longstanding affiliations with Valmark Securities, Minnesota Mutual, Applied Financial Concepts Inc., and his own firm, Wayne D. Minich & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life, long-term care, fixed annuity, and disability insurance through Applied Financial Concepts Inc. 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 multi-asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, offering diversified, goal-based model portfolios and supporting its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of fee-based planning and consulting solutions.

Heath Smargiasso is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Valmark Financial Group since 2020 and previously with SSN Advisory, Inc and Securities Service Network, Inc. He is also president of Able Regulatory Consultants, LLC, providing advisory practice management and consulting services to financial professionals. 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, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing overseen by an investment committee.

Shaena Yorke is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with LaSalle St. since 2019 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wrp Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee of a 401(k)/PSP plan and works as an accounting consultant. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs.

Michael Tricaso is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at ValMark Financial Group since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an online retail business, Bear Feet LLC. 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 various proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Mark Weaver is an investment advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Sii, B. Riley Wealth Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the CIC Condominium #8 Board of Directors and acts as trustee and power of attorney for family trusts and individuals. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-team structure and utilizes platforms such as Vision2020 Wealth Management to offer tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager selection.

Frank Bevilacqua II is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and has been involved with multiple related entities, including W3 Wealth Management, LLC, where he serves as a partner and owner. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a volunteer treasurer position for a homeowners association and has ownership interests in several business ventures unrelated to investment management. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

Robert Henderson is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 63 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at StoneX Advisors and StoneX Securities since 2017 and previously at Sterne Agee Financial Services from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Henderson is involved in health and fitness through a partnership at MMBKH, LLC, and manages tax preparation services during tax season. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting among other services. The firm utilizes a variety of platforms and third-party managers to implement strategies across multiple account structures.

Ann Iglai is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Stonex Advisors Inc. since 2015. Her prior roles include positions at StoneX Securities Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., Thrivent Investment Management, and Natcity Investments, Inc. She is also the owner of IGS Financial LLC, where she is involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting, among other services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, supported by multiple platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Alexander Adams is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing overseen by an investment committee.

Kyle Cook is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corp in Brecksville, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Westminster Financial Companies, he worked at Lincoln Electric and Ernst & Young. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and various organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, using a primarily buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by discretionary trading and option strategies.

William Kovar is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2014. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing account monitoring and rebalancing conducted by its investment advisory representatives under committee oversight.

David Pelland is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bear / Pelland Associates since 2005 and Alda Advisors, Inc. from 2002, alongside his tenure at ValMark Securities, Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant men's varsity soccer coach at Walsh Jesuit High School and operates a horse boarding and party rental business. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, and is notable for its involvement with investment-company products and index licensing.

Eugene Ricchetti is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. holding a Series 63 designation and over 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 1997 and has operated E.T. Ricchetti & Associates Inc. since 1967. Outside of advising, he serves as a director at R.W. Beckett Corp., where he manages government reporting and qualified plan-related activities, and works as an independent contractor for The Fedeli Group. 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 primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and extensive due diligence processes.

Christopher Finefrock is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2012. He also works with Valmark Securities, Inc. and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Akron since 2015, teaching an undergraduate investment course. 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 emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

John Doran III is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and has previously worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Innovation Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of J.A. Doran & Associates, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and offers access to third-party investment advisors, focusing mainly on non–high-net-worth individuals.

Kole Kuczynski is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management in Parma, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaStar and North Coast Financial Consultants, he worked at Firestone Country Club and Ken Stewart's Lodge. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across a variety of asset types and provides subadvisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Kurt Mears is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Advance Capital Services, Inc. since 2010. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee that manages approved mutual funds and ETFs, builds model portfolios based on client risk tolerance, and provides services such as direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Steven Schippel is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Belpointe Asset Management and Belpointe Insurance, among others. Schippel is also president and owner of Schippel Consulting, a business he has operated since 2001. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a blend of passive, active, and tactical strategies and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing monitoring and due diligence on recommended managers.

Rushik Bandodkar is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark Financial Group in 2025, he worked at Ken Ganley Chevrolet and Northwestern Mutual. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by a network of investment advisory representatives.

Markus Weaver is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at OSAIC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Jeannette M. Weaver and Associates, LLC. Weaver also serves as a notary public and conducts investment and insurance business through his own wealth advisory firm. 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 employs the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.