Armando Consolacion is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Before joining ValMark in 2023, Armando worked in various roles including positions at Cafe Arnone, Real Senior Management, Discount Drug Mart, and spent thirteen years in education. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing oversight and rebalancing by investment advisory representatives.

Sean Houston is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is also a partner at 1858 Wealth Management, an investment-related business. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments, supported by internal due diligence and sub-advisory arrangements.

Kathleen McCarthy is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Jason M Orsky Wealth Management, and SII Investments. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life insurance and long-term care products. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a disciplined investment process focused on diversified allocations and offers both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.

Jordan Howd is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He currently works at ValMark Advisers, Inc. and ValMark Securities, Inc., having joined in 2023. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Applied Financial Concepts, where he also holds a role as Director of Planning. 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, with a range of proprietary and third-party platforms and unique relationships involving insurance and ETF products.

Justin Pietrasz is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, having previously worked at MGO, Inc. and Mgo Securities Corp. His credentials also include Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and educational seminars. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternatives, and private placements.

Keith Vargo is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, following six years at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Vargo holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cleveland, OH. 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 comprehensive investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Amoia is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining ValMark Financial Group in 2022, he worked at Truist Bank for 17 years. 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 using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with a focus on multi-asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Caleb Callahan is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2007. He has held roles at Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2005. Caleb is a volunteer board member and treasurer for Chapel Wadsworth, a nonprofit organization. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, using proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver tailored advisory solutions.

Aileen Bost is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC since 2014. She is based in Beachwood, OH, and has worked exclusively with CM Wealth Advisors throughout her career. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary team and an internal investment committee, combining investment research with accounting and tax expertise, and engages with both individual accounts and certain client entities through pooled investment vehicles and private funds.

Eric Coffman is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc., where he has worked for 22 years, and also has roles at ValMark Securities, Inc. and Wealth Impact Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Coffman serves on the board and finance committee of the charitable organization Urban Vision. 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 primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers comprehensive support including due diligence, fee-based planning, and sub-advisory services.

Zachary Hurst is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2015. He has also been affiliated with the University of Akron 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 advisory representatives. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios with a focus on multi-asset allocation implemented via mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

John Toth is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., TMFS Advisors, and The Mutual Fund Store. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent involved in the sale and service of life insurance and fixed annuities. Stratos Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates with about 71 advisors and approximately $5.57 billion in assets under management across 31 offices.

Kevin Komar is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a tax preparation business and co-owns a laundromat as a passive investor. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients using a mix of proprietary models, third-party sub-advisors, and customized portfolios, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with value investing and various analytical techniques.

David Trende is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Strategic Financial Alliance in 2022, he worked for American Portfolios for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance consulting and business consulting through several independent ventures. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business clients by offering portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs customized strategies through various programs and has a dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Douglas Smorag is a financial advisor with CM Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 28 years with Clanco Management/CM Wealth Advisors. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, through portfolio management, financial planning, and related wealth-management services. The firm’s team includes credentialed accounting and investment professionals and provides investment strategy and oversight via an internal committee, with a focus on complex client relationships and involvement in private pooled investment vehicles.

Andrew Lamb is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, Lamb serves as chairman and volunteer for pediatric palliative care organizations, including the Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Palliative Care Center and the Victory Gallop nonprofit. 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 primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms such as ACCESS and ACCESS Direct.

Teddy Milbrandt is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. based in Richfield, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ValMark Securities, Applied Financial Concepts, New York Life Insurance Company, and the Army National Guard. Outside of financial services, he has been employed with Doordash. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by ongoing monitoring and rebalancing by its investment advisory representatives.

William Walker is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at StoneX Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at StoneX Securities Inc. and WRP Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing insurance sales and tax consulting services. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm delivers these through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing a variety of managed portfolios and model-based solutions.

Manuel Gonzalez II is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is involved in investment and insurance business through his ownership of MM Financial Group, which provides home and auto insurance. Signature Equity Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm operates a multi-team structure and utilizes the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to deliver tailored investment solutions, including model portfolios and socially responsible investing options.

Linda Tekavec is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Beacon Financial Partners, Lincoln Investment, Ameriprise, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked in the restaurant industry as a server. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm has approximately 71 advisors, manages about $5.57 billion in assets, and offers access to proprietary SEI products through a strategic affiliation.