Joseph Hamel is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Hamel Advisory Services, LLC since 2007 and Hamel & Associates, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Hamel is a licensed insurance professional through Hamel & Associates, Inc., operating separately from his work at Portfolio Medics. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Joanne Koster Wilson is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ohio National Financial Services and THE O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is also involved in insurance sales, including life and long-term care insurance. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains dual-registration with broker-dealer activities.

Craig Welch Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark since 2018 and previously spent seven years with Key Bank NA and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of IVL Baseball, a baseball and softball training and club team organization. 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 implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

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.

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.

Christopher Meyer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at OneSeven with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avior Wealth Management, Orion Portfolio Solutions, Horter Investment Management, and Great American Insurance Group. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and offers access to alternatives and private placements when appropriate.

Eugen Craciun is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes roles at MML Investor Services, MassMutual, Raymond James Financial Services, and Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors. Craciun also works as an insurance agent focusing on non-variable insurance and annuities. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term portfolio management using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, with access to alternative investments and third-party platforms.

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.

Marcia Kulberg is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. She joined Trustmont in 2020. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook, utilizes a broad range of research sources, and manages discretionary accounts totaling approximately $1.3 billion as of the end of 2025.

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.

Nathan Cope is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneSeven and has previously worked at Dilauro Wracher & Thomas, and Raymond James Financial Services. Cope serves as a board member for MS Respit Care & MS Research Funding, a nonprofit organization. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with flexibility for shorter-term trading and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

William Anderson is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2012. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a varied investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

Bailey Hemming is a financial advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Western Wealth Management and LPL Financial LLC in 2026, Hemming worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in 2025 and has a background in education with Aurora City Schools and John Carroll University. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing firm-designed model portfolios alongside various third-party 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.

Craig Fishel is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Fishel’s prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Private Client Services. He is a partner at Paramount Financial Planning, LLC, where he dedicates significant time to financial planning and investment management. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies, direct indexing, tax-aware approaches, and offers alternative investments and annuity management.

Derek Miller is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at OneSeven. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and joined Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and MGO One Seven dba Feldmeyer Financial Group in 2023. Miller serves as general manager of the OSU Alumni Association of Greater Dayton, an organization that plans events for local Ohio State University alumni. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments and private placements.

David Taucher is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC and has previously worked at firms including Beacon Financial Advisory LLC and RAV Financial. Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 71 advisors managing around $5.57 billion in assets across 31 offices. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through a network of independent advisory representatives.

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.