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 bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has served as a trustee for a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan outside of her advisory role. Yorke is also involved in fiduciary activities, including acting as a trustee and personal representative. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with fee-based financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, employing a variety of investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, and alternative vehicles.

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 at Signature Equity Partners, LLC, with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at OSAIC and SII. Weaver serves as a board member of the CIC Condominium #8 Board of Directors and acts as a trustee and financial power of attorney for family trusts and accounts. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves 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-driven portfolio solutions and both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

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 a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management and has a background that includes roles in education at Youngstown State and Lafayette College. Outside of advising, Mr. Burr is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products such as life insurance, annuities, and Medicare supplements. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, 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 private and alternative solutions through various provider platforms.

Lisa Matuszny is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Avantax since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is a shareholder and CPA at Hobe & Lucas CPAs, Inc., where she supervises employees and oversees tax and accounting services. She also serves on the board of Spice Field Kitchen, assisting with budgeting, financial statements, and fundraising for the nonprofit’s educational programs. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and related planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisors. The firm employs model-based style allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management, supported by an Investment Advisory Committee, and offers tax-intelligent overlays and centralized trading within a larger corporate group.

Ann Iglai is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of IGS Financial LLC, where she is involved in the sales of life insurance and fixed annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and annuity allocation services. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies through independent advisors, an in-house Private Client Group, and third-party money managers, supported by multiple platforms and account structures.

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 a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Westminster Financial Companies in 2024, he worked at Lincoln Electric and Ernst & Young. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation, employing a primarily buy-and-hold strategy with tactical overlays and occasional 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.

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.

Dennis Zaverl is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with ValMark Advisers since 2001 and with related firms since 1997, also operating Zaverl & Associates Inc. since 2004. Outside of investment advisory work, he serves as president and trustee of the Christian BusinessCares Foundation and is involved in several non-investment business ventures, including a publishing company and family partnerships. 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 offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, along with due diligence, back-office support, and sub-advisory services.

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.