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.

Lawrence De Baltzo is an investment advisor representative at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and serves as a shareholder at Hobe & Lucas, Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where he leads the tax and business valuation departments. Additionally, he manages GreenSmart Payroll Solutions, LLC and acts as co-trustee of a family living trust. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and financial planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs model-based style allocation strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management along with tax-intelligent overlays and centralized trading through designated custodians.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Investment Network, Inc. for 20 years and manages Matrix III Income Tax Service, LLC, a tax preparation business he owns. He is also involved in life and health insurance sales focusing on fixed, FIA, and variable annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and annuity allocation services through both independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a variety of portfolio implementation platforms and supports multiple account structures and model-based solutions.

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.

Sean Houston is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and 1858 Wealth Management, where he is also a partner. Concurrent Investment Advisors provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios and serves over 10,000 clients through a network of approximately 161 advisors.

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.

Kevin Komar is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a tax preparation business and co-owns a laundromat as a passive investor. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients using a mix of proprietary models, third-party sub-advisors, and customized portfolios, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with value investing and various analytical techniques.

Andrew Lamb is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, Lamb serves as chairman and volunteer for pediatric palliative care organizations, including the Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Palliative Care Center and the Victory Gallop nonprofit. 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 employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms such as ACCESS and ACCESS Direct.

Teddy Milbrandt is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work history includes roles at Avery Dennison, the Army National Guard, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience working with DoorDash. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies, offering solutions through proprietary platforms, sub-advisory relationships, and third-party manager programs.

Manuel Gonzalez II is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is also involved in small business ventures focused on insurance and investment product sales. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisory affiliates, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment approaches.

Patrick Hahn is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently with Dakota Wealth, LLC. He has previously worked at Springside Partners LLC, Cetera ADVISORS LLC, and SS&G Wealth Management. 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 Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, charitable organizations, and business enterprises. The firm constructs customized portfolios using diversified allocations including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and other instruments, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical research while offering access to affiliated tax preparation services.

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 designations. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Advisors in 2026, he worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2016 to 2026. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, not-for-profits, corporations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms, including advisor-managed programs and third-party investment adviser solutions. The firm’s integrated relationship with SEI-affiliated businesses offers access to specialized investment management, custody, and cash management services.

Shawn Berthelot is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Macedonia, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Citizens Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of Western Reserve Business Consulting, providing small business consulting services. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of CPA firms and advisors, managing over $7.5 billion in assets, and employs tax-intelligent strategies and discretionary management with periodic rebalancing.

Gregory Mcdermott is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ValMark Securities, Inc. and Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also principal of GAMcDermott, LLC, providing consulting services and life insurance sales. ValMark Advisers offers 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 primarily implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight by an investment committee.