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.

Nicholas Evans is a financial advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Golden Reserve, LLC. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary team including accounting and investment professionals and manages both individual accounts and certain client entities such as private pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Mawby is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at International Assets Advisory, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and access to alternative investments and private placements.

Brenda Rivers is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2019 and at MGO ONE SEVEN LLC dba Carey Dittoe Wealth Management since 2018. Prior to that, she spent nine years at PNC Investments. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, with a primarily long-term investment approach supported by internal due diligence.

Christopher Bacon is a financial advisor at OneSeven with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and Fortune Financial Services. Outside of advising, he acts as an agent providing premium financed life insurance options integrated into clients' financial plans. OneSeven offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and is affiliated with MGO Inc., which provides pension consulting and related services.

Gregory Pozar is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, Ohio, holding 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015 and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014, and has also been involved with L.P. Kennard Agency since 1993. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an insurance agent with Kennard Financial Services, where he sells insurance and annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting services. The firm delivers these through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing various model-based and third-party solutions supported by integrated platforms for portfolio implementation and tax-aware services.

Ian Koutny is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and the U.S. House of Representatives. Koutny is also a financial consultant with Lang Financial Group, Inc., a business conducted through ValMark. 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 employs a goal-based investment approach centered on diversified model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms along with periodic account monitoring and rebalancing.

Stephen Catalano is a financial advisor with W3 Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of The Ninth Light Dojo, a martial arts studio, and is a director for the Western Golf Association of Evans Scholars Foundation. W3 Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and access to third-party managed account programs for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes manager selection and asset allocation advice through Valmark advisers’ platform, coordinating with clients’ other professional advisors and offering fee-for-service financial planning.

Christopher Carey is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fortune Financial Services, PNC Investments, and International Assets Advisory. Outside of finance, he is the president and sole owner of Auto Racing Alley, Ltd, an online retailer specializing in NASCAR racing gear. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments and private placements when appropriate.

Gary Wagner is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeffrey Kennard is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and also operates Kennard Financial Services, a tax preparation business. Additionally, he holds a role as an insurance agent at Kennard Agency, Inc. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of platforms and investment strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, to meet client needs.

Micah Bogue is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Amazon.com and Grace Church of Norton. He is also a partner with Momentum Ministry Partners, where he participates as a bass player for an annual conference focused on ministry leadership. 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 primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Donald Ross is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Cooper, Adel, Vu Financial and various affiliated entities. He is also an IRS Enrolled Agent assisting clients with tax preparation and advice through Cooper, Adel, Vu Tax, LLC. CoreCap Advisors serves individual clients including high-net-worth and accredited investors, self-directed retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with an investment approach focused on long-term relationships and tax-efficient strategies.

Henry Pilger is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at River Distributing Co, LLC, Vista Wealth Management, LLC, Valmark Securities, Inc., and Burr, Pilger & Mayer. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a partner in investment partnerships owning commercial and residential real estate and serves as a trustee for multiple irrevocable life insurance trusts. 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 using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Grant Dinner is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stonex Advisors since 2015 and previously at Wrp Investments, Inc. from 2006 to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member overseeing operations at Emunah Holdings, Ltd. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

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.