Brian Fowles is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Westlake, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors, The Mutual Fund Store, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his work at Stratos, he is a managing partner and wealth advisor at Century Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and insurance consulting, with access to proprietary products through its affiliation with SEI entities.

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.

Brian Minier is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2015 and is also a partner in Keystone Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Minier is involved with the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting seminars to address financial illiteracy, and serves on the boards of Grace Fellowship Church and Encompass World Partners. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to various investment vehicles and platforms.

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.

Matthew Schuster is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, LLC, AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., Centra Financial, and Oppenheimer Funds Distributor, 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 diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment 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.

Alex Howell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stephens with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Circumference Group LLC and First Security Bank before joining Stephens. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs both bottom-up security selection and top-down fixed-income duration management across multiple sponsored programs and investment committees.

David Alison is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving with Prosperity Capital Advisors. He has worked with firms including Valor Capital Management and operates Alison Wealth Management, where he provides tax planning, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Outside of advisory roles, he is also a licensed insurance agent and is involved in managing real estate investment holding companies. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision, employing resources from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard, along with third-party sub-advisors.

William Potts is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 uses diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies, implementing solutions through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers with oversight from an investment committee.

Robert Kruty is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with ValMark Advisers and related entities since 2003 and has operated Kruty & Associates since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the St. Malachi Center, a nonprofit focused on assisting the poor and children, where he contributes to the finance committee and investment policy guidance. 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 using mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

Gregory Pozar is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, Ohio, holding 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015 and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014, and has also been involved with L.P. Kennard Agency since 1993. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an insurance agent with Kennard Financial Services, where he sells insurance and annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting services. The firm delivers these through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing various model-based and third-party solutions supported by integrated platforms for portfolio implementation and tax-aware services.

Ian Koutny is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and the U.S. House of Representatives. Koutny is also a financial consultant with Lang Financial Group, Inc., a business conducted through ValMark. 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 employs a goal-based investment approach centered on diversified model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms along with periodic account monitoring and rebalancing.

Stephen Catalano is a financial advisor with W3 Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of The Ninth Light Dojo, a martial arts studio, and is a director for the Western Golf Association of Evans Scholars Foundation. W3 Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and access to third-party managed account programs for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes manager selection and asset allocation advice through Valmark advisers’ platform, coordinating with clients’ other professional advisors and offering fee-for-service financial planning.

Valerie Schmitz is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., the ON Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in farming and livestock through Kelly Day Farms and owns a holding company for other corporate ventures. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using customized portfolios that combine internal and third-party manager strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Kennard is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and also operates Kennard Financial Services, a tax preparation business. Additionally, he holds a role as an insurance agent at Kennard Agency, Inc. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of platforms and investment strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, to meet client needs.