Justin Dilbeck is a financial advisor at Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent affiliated with Golden Reserve, LLC. Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a long-term, predominantly passive investment approach tailored to each client’s goals. The firm offers discretionary management, estate-planning, and tax-preparation services through affiliated entities.

Christopher Carey is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 license and previously worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel and De Lage Landen Ltd. Ritholtz Wealth Management advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment process that emphasizes asset allocation and behavioral finance, using diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments, supported by both advisor-led and digital platforms.

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.

Russell Pierce is a CFA® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, having previously worked at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, Prattle Analytics, and Zelman Partners. He holds an administrative support role as a wealth management advisor with Evergreen Structured Settlements, Inc. 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 portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternatives, private placements, and variable-insurance products.

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.

John Doran III is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and has previously worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Innovation Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of J.A. Doran & Associates, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and offers access to third-party investment advisors, focusing mainly on non–high-net-worth individuals.

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.

Steven Schippel is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brookwood Investment Group since 2023 and previously at Belpointe Asset Management and Belpointe Insurance. Schippel is also the president and owner of Schippel Consulting, a consulting firm he has operated since 2001. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and affiliated businesses to support its clients.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valor Capital Management and operates several business ventures including tax preparation services and a family farm that sells honey and produce. Smith also serves on the Board of Directors for the Marblehead Boat Club. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset allocation strategies and offers services such as separately managed accounts, retirement plans, and sub-advisory for other RIAs.

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.

Jeffrey Warnkin is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently associated with Prosperity Capital Advisors. He has held advisory roles at Innovation Partners LLC, JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management, and Mercap Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship specializing in individual income tax preparation and serves as Chapter President for the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting financial literacy seminars. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies, and offers various institutional and advisory services.

Markus Weaver is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Signature Equity Partners in 2023, he worked at OSAIC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also served in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District for seven years. Outside of his advisor role, Weaver is a Notary Public. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving 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 using various model portfolio solutions.

Kevin Walker is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Jason Orsky Wealth Management, and Cetera Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and vice president of the Westlake Kiwanis Club, is a director of the Westlake Rotary Club, and coaches the Avon High School girls varsity tennis team. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and The Archer Funds. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that includes personalized financial assessments and diversified portfolio construction, with services ranging from discretionary management to model-based strategies.

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.