Brian Vincelette is a financial advisor with EGI Financial, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at EGI Financial since 2014 and has concurrent roles at American Heritage Securities Inc, Bank of America, NA, and Merrill Lynch dating back to 2008. EGI Financial, Inc. is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary money management, retirement plan advisory services, and occasional financial planning, employing a Money Management Philosophy that combines fundamental, technical, and intangible analysis with a proprietary asset allocation model focused on long-term holdings.

Jeff Rovnak is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Tree Financial Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Sequoia Financial Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. Signal Tree Financial Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on constructing diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

David Sleeter is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Ruggaard & Associates and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural operations as secretary and director of family farm corporations in Nebraska and Illinois. Ruggaard & Associates is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, offering a range of strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, with ongoing account monitoring and quarterly reviews.

John Kim is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial Services, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kim & Associates, LLC since 2012 and the Ohio Attorney General's Office since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a law practice specializing in estate tax law and is involved in organizing amateur race track events through the Porsche BMW Owners Club. Symphony Financial Services serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a client-specific approach that tailors asset allocation and investment strategies to individual objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of instruments including stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and derivatives.

Timothy Clepper is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Robert Baird & Co., and Cortland Private Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Kaulig Companies Ltd., a family office, and is a board member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Akron Children's Hospital. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach tailored through individual Investment Policy Statements and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including access to private funds and alternative investments.

Jonathan Emrick is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at True Wealth Design, LLC since 2018 and previously spent eight years at Fidelity Investments. Jonathan holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. True Wealth Design, LLC serves individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a structured, tax-aware asset-allocation approach and offers specialized strategies such as direct indexing and tax-aware long/short investments, supported by affiliated tax and accounting services and an independent insurance brokerage.

Lance Yurich is a financial advisor with Research Financial Strategies, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Yurich Financial Group since 1991 and with Research Financial Strategies and related firms since 2012. Outside of financial advisory, he is president of a private family metal fabricating business where he reviews tax returns and major purchases. Research Financial Strategies serves individuals, retirement and pension plans, trusts, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and an ETF Trend Allocator program. The firm employs active, technical-analysis-driven management focused on risk mitigation and capital protection, managing approximately $251.6 million in client assets across a six-advisor team.

Casey Urdiales is a financial advisor at Scofield & Company, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at EdgeTech Analytics, LLC since 2015. Urdiales is also the owner and founder of Urdiales Compliance Consultants, LLC, which provides compliance consulting to registered investment advisers. Scofield & Company serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary quantitative models to guide both strategic and tactical portfolios, tailoring investments to clients’ financial situations, horizons, and risk tolerance.

Robert Nickoson is a financial advisor with St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc. in Tallmadge, Ohio, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Coppell Advisory Solutions, LLC for nine years and New England Securities for nine years. He also operates as an independent insurance agent and owns Robert Nickoson Financial Group. St. Bernard Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses with portfolio management and investment implementation. The firm follows a long-term, conservative growth strategy using tactical asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and collaborates with clients on portfolio design.

Michael Poitinger is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms throughout his career, including founding Poitinger Financial Inc. and leading Poitinger Wealth Management Inc. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales related to life insurance, annuities, and disability policies. 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 emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios with an investment approach centered on asset allocation and uses proprietary platforms alongside third-party managers to implement client solutions.

Ronald Tetley is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Belpointe Asset Management and Retirement Wealth Advisors. He is also co-owner and president of Creative Retirement Planning, LLC, where he is active in insurance sales. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, and offers advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Anthony Corra is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has also worked with Wealth Impact Advisors and has a background that includes roles in education and healthcare. 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 a range of related services.

Jonathan Houk is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2012. He has also worked at Wealth Impact Advisors, LLC and Poitinger, Redmond, Lyons, Kura & Company. Outside of financial advising, Houk is president and secretary of Friends of Metro Parks, a nonprofit supporting public enjoyment of Summit County Metro Parks. ValMark Advisers, Inc. 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 portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary programs such as the ACCESS wrap platform and the TOPS® ETF portfolios.

Madison Strahan is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Dakota Wealth, he worked at Springside Partners LLC and has experience outside finance in the restaurant industry and higher education. Dakota Wealth, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, and business enterprises. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach and is involved in managing pooled investment vehicles and serving as a sub-advisor to a registered ETF.

James Redmond is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 1998. He previously worked at Poitinger Redmond Lyons Kura Walker & Co. beginning in 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs and leads Redmond Financial, Inc. as president. 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 utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary programs and platforms.

Craig Welch Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark since 2018 and previously spent seven years with Key Bank NA and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of IVL Baseball, a baseball and softball training and club team organization. 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 implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Sean Heney is a financial advisor with Portside Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual, and currently serves as a partner and financial planner with Allegis Advisors and Suncrest Advisors alongside his role at Portside. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services for individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement and pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses tailored discretionary mandates with investment analysis that combines fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches.

Angela Day is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Woods Associates and Fair Play Family Center. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and access to third-party manager programs.

Tyler Hines is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at several ValMark entities since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Discount Drug Mart, Kohls, and Sub Station. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, along with proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Caleb Nitz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2009 and also affiliated with ValMark Securities, Inc. since 2008. He is based in Akron, Ohio. ValMark Advisers, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as plan sponsors and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and services.