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.

James Sumser III is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OneSeven. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Callahan Financial and the University of Cincinnati. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Woody’s Woodshop LLC, a woodworking business. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering 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 alternatives and private placements, with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Herbert Chen is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Raymond James Financial Services. Chen serves as a board member of Riverside Methodist Hospital Development Board and is Treasurer and Board Member of the Signature Place Condo Board. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused while accommodating shorter-term trading, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and leveraging third-party platforms and independent managers.

Ben Feldmeyer is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining OneSeven, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and Chief Strategist of Alternative Divorce Solutions, LLC, which provides consulting services to individuals undergoing the divorce process, and serves on the board of the American Heart Association. 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, utilizing diversified portfolios with access to alternatives and private placements, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Michael Rinaldi is a financial advisor at TFO Wealth Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Distributors and Enza Financial, LLC. Outside of his role at TFO Wealth Partners, he is involved with Enza Financial LLC, providing retirement plan consulting services. TFO Wealth Partners is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.66 billion, offering investment management, family office services, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager allocations to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using model portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and provides access to specialized investment options and digital planning tools.

Kole Kuczynski is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management in Parma, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaStar and North Coast Financial Consultants, he worked at Firestone Country Club and Ken Stewart's Lodge. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across a variety of asset types and provides subadvisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Kurt Mears is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Advance Capital Services, Inc. since 2010. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee that manages approved mutual funds and ETFs, builds model portfolios based on client risk tolerance, and provides services such as direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Rushik Bandodkar is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark Financial Group in 2025, he worked at Ken Ganley Chevrolet and Northwestern Mutual. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by a network of investment advisory representatives.

Christopher Wallack is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and PNC Investments during his career. Outside of finance, he is co-owner of Couture By Sadie and LLC manager of ABB All Brides Beautiful, both retail businesses in Hudson, Ohio. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm uses proprietary quantitative and qualitative models focused on earnings-estimate revisions and offers a range of investment strategies and vehicles across retail, institutional, and third-party distribution channels.

Markus Weaver is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at OSAIC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Jeannette M. Weaver and Associates, LLC. Weaver also serves as a notary public and conducts investment and insurance business through his own wealth advisory firm. 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 employs the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.

Nicholas Sirohman is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience outside the financial sector, including roles at Uber Eats and Door Dash. 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 employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and advisory services.

Kristen Carmichael is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with ValMark Advisers and Valmark Securities since 2013. 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 using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Peter Augustin is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC in Akron, OH, holding the CFP® designation with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Robert W Baird & Co., Inc., and Springside Partners LLC. He has been with Dakota Wealth since 2019, including time at its affiliated entity, Dakorãé Wealth Management, LLC. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm builds customized portfolios using diversified allocations across multiple asset classes and employs a research process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Richard Maggio is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. He holds over 41 years of industry experience, including tenure at StoneX Securities Inc. and Wrp Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales as an insurance agent. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group to deliver customized investment strategies through proprietary models and third-party money managers.

Judson Forner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2012. 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 using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Frank Lessick is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark Advisers since 2011 and has been associated with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2008. 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 utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios with a focus on multi-asset allocation implemented via mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and services.

Jeffery Spicer is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and DiLauro Financial Services. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, using diversified portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach supplemented by internal due diligence and access to third-party platforms and independent managers.

Shelby Morgan is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., based in Akron, OH, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with ValMark since 1997 and has held leadership roles at W3 Wealth Management, LLC and W3 Wealth Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Morgan serves as a board member of the Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council. 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 portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

Richard Tanner is a financial advisor at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 27 years. Tanner is also involved in speaking on business succession planning to small business owners at conventions and trade associations. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory.

Austin Barnard is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at What About Us Financial and Arrow Electronics. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, using diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and alternative investments. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with flexibility for shorter-term trading and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.