Jonathan Pulito is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Ernst & Young from 2015 to 2020 and has been with Accusol LLC since 2020, alongside roles at Schultz Bertin and Park & Illenberger. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management services primarily to individual clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages a diversified range of assets including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

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.

Fady Chaccour is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1994 and First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he owns F&R Ventures LLC, a financial holding company. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, and a variety of asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

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.

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 with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Before joining Stratos in 2017, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors LLC and Tmfs Advisors, LLC. He is also licensed as an agent for life insurance and fixed annuities, involved in the sale and service of insurance products. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and financial institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting through a network of supervised investment advisory representatives. The firm utilizes both affiliated and third-party subadvisers and maintains custodial relationships with Fidelity and Schwab to support its advisory services.

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.

James Salera is a financial advisor at Stephens with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stephens since 2021, with prior roles at Northcoast Research, Cetera, and KeyBank. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

David Trende is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios for 14 years before joining his current firm in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Trende is involved in fixed insurance consulting and business consulting through several independent ventures. The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, managing a majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

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 with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work history includes roles at Avery Dennison, the Army National Guard, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience working with DoorDash. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies, offering solutions through proprietary platforms, sub-advisory relationships, and third-party manager programs.

William Walker is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales and tax consulting. 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 employs a variety of investment strategies through independent advisors, proprietary models, and third-party managers, supported by integrated platforms and comprehensive operational capabilities.

Manuel Gonzalez II is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is also involved in small business ventures focused on insurance and investment product sales. 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, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment approaches.

Linda Tekavec is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Beacon Financial Partners and Lincoln Investment, each held for seven years. Outside of advisory duties, she has worked in a restaurant role as a server. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutions, providing financial planning and portfolio management through various advisor-managed and third-party platforms. The firm’s integration with SEI-affiliated businesses offers clients access to specialized subadvisory and custody services.