Nicole Brewer is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, CoreCap Investments, Inc., and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Brewer is also an owner of Brew Crew Enterprises, where she teaches skydiving and performs related activities. Additionally, she serves on the board and as a trustee for the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm constructs portfolios with a range of public and private investments and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies.

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.

Charles Ehrenfried is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Prosperity Capital Advisors and previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and J.W. Cole Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary for the Eckert Woods Home Owners Association and conducts financial education seminars through the American Financial Education Alliance. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model-based, asset-allocation strategies with a range of third-party providers and offers services including Turnkey Asset Manager Programs, sub-advisory, and separately managed accounts.

Cole Condon is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2012 and is president of Cole Condon Financial Group, LLC, a firm involved in fixed annuity sales. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of annuity options.

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.

Blake Dickens is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at River Financial Group and Westlake Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches the forwards of the Hudson High School hockey team. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach focuses on diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by proprietary platforms and sub-advisory relationships.

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.

Clinton Pelfrey is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Avon, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2011, including six years when the firm operated as C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Pelfrey serves as head coach for the Avon High School JV baseball team and is a minority owner and officer of a marine construction company. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and works with a variety of model providers and sub-advisors, offering access to alternatives and structured products through third-party platforms.

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.

Caleb Burr is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management and C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Caleb is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and offers a range of investment solutions including alternatives and structured products through third-party platforms.

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.

Justin Grossman is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors based in Westlake, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and US Bank. Outside of advisory work, he partners with the local chapter of the American Financial Education Alliance to conduct seminars aimed at reducing financial illiteracy. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other clients. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies using portfolios from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard, and offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan solutions.

William Kovar is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities since 2014. 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, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

David Pelland is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bear / Pelland Associates since 2005, Alda Advisors, Inc. since 2002, and Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in horse boarding and party rentals through The Stables at Rose of Sharon LLC and serves as an assistant men's varsity soccer coach at Walsh Jesuit High School. 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, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and specialized annuity and ETF product offerings.

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.