Gregory Markus is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has a background in tax and accounting services as the managing partner of taxSmarty Tax and Accounting Services and serves as treasurer/CFO for the Rocky River City School District. Additionally, he manages rental property businesses through Markus Properties U.P. North LLC and Markus Properties of Ohio LLC. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches including model portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and alternative strategies.

Eugene Welsh Jr. is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2019 and has been involved with Professional Management Inc. since 1980, providing tax preparation services for corporate and personal returns. He is also a partner at Strophic, Inc., which manages operations for Aria Financial Group. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs and is notable for its predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

David Ptacek is a financial advisor with Ta-Check Financial Ltd. in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 11 years with SII Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Ta-Check Financial Ltd. provides investment advisory services primarily through referring clients to third-party asset managers and supporting those relationships via solicitor arrangements. The firm offers portfolio consultations and ongoing account servicing while delegating portfolio management and trading authority to selected third-party managers.

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.

Cathy Jacobs is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of Hydro-Lawn Landscaping & Design, Inc., and serves as treasurer for New Beginnings of Akron, a nonprofit focused on mentoring and workforce development for underserved youth. 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 utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers fee-based planning and sub-advisory services.

John Francis is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a livestock farm where he raises cattle and sheep. 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 third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of investment platforms.

Eric Van Meter is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Valmark Financial Group since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at Sikich and Eddie Bauer LLC. Van Meter has been involved with the U.S. Soccer Federation 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 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Lawrence Rybka is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2001 and has a career background that includes roles at Valmark Securities, Minnesota Mutual Life, and Executive Insurance Agency. 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 offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and operates notable programs such as the ACCESS wrap platform and the TOPS® ETF portfolios.

Edward Giaco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at SII Investment, Inc. He also owns TAXCHECK USA LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Alex Mayes is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2024. He has worked with several firms including Wealth Impact Advisors, LLC, where he is also involved in preparing retirement plan reviews. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms and offers specialized products such as the TOPS® ETF Portfolios and related index licensing.

Matthew Hisey is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Virtue Capital Management, LLC for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns The College Funding Connection, LLC, which provides college financial aid consulting. Foundations Investment Advisors offers financial planning and portfolio management to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with tailored advice delivered through a large network of affiliated offices.

James Dawson is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities since 2016 and has also worked at the University of Akron since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Dawson is involved in several home-building and construction businesses where he holds ownership and management positions. 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 utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and an asset allocation approach implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Stenroos is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Akron, OH. He has worked at Geneos since 2005 and also operates Integrated Capital Planning Inc. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Tuesday Musical Association. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services with a range of investment strategies and third-party manager referrals.

Anthony Lopresti is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Medina, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Trek Financial since 2018 and previously worked at the Medina Community Recreation Center. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm uses a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction, incorporating evidence-based models, fundamental and technical analysis, and artificial intelligence tools under human oversight.

Thomas Trefzger is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Sprint and also spent time at Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with managed account solutions and offers a broad range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house tax and business consulting.

Ryan Vollweiler is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2021. He has held prior roles within the Schwab organization dating back to 2017 and briefly worked at Voya Financial Advisor, Inc. in 2015-2016. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., distinguishing itself by not charging clients directly and by limiting discretionary management to affiliated or third-party money managers.

Jason Borrasso is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 license. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, METLIFE SECURITIES Inc, and Edward Jones. Since 2017, he has been providing investment advisory services through Stratos Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brandon Deckert is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, Facet, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs both model and custom portfolio management strategies using a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Daniela Savova Truver is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has prior experience at Sun Trust and Ballentine Partners, LLC. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Kimberly Bish is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at KeyBank since 2006 and joined Key Investment Services in 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a speaker for the Ohio Department of Education. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment strategy selection while providing recommendations and ongoing oversight, and it operates within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated financial entities.