David Massare Jr. is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at Signal Tree Financial Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes 18 years at Sequoia Financial Group, LLC and two years at Ameriprise. Signal Tree Financial Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to develop individualized asset allocation strategies and utilizes low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Ian Grove is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Integrity First Wealth and Hazard & Siegel Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lifetime Advisors LLC and provides consulting services related to estate and fixed planning through JDV Consulting LLC. Bull Harbor Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $354.8 million across 421 clients. The firm constructs customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a variety of securities and employs discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services.

Andrew Black is a financial advisor with Scofield & Company, LLC based in Fairlawn, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Cambridge Investment Research, and Merrill. Scofield & Company serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services focused on retirement, education funding, and employee benefits. The firm uses proprietary quantitative models to manage portfolios consisting of stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, combining model-driven strategies with adviser judgment.

Cassidy Kohmann is a financial advisor at Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services in 2024, Cassidy worked at Ernst & Young from 2022 to 2024. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $910.7 million in assets for about 472 clients through a team of four advisors, focusing on individualized, long-term investment strategies using broadly diversified portfolios and low-cost funds.

Glen Crabtree is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial Services, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and NYLife. Symphony Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing various analysis methods and incorporating insurance and variable annuities into its services.

Derek Crawford is a financial advisor at Scofield & Company, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes work at Risk International since 2021 and ownership of Crawford Insurance Agency since 2009. Scofield & Company serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary quantitative models to manage portfolios tailored to clients’ financial situations, combining strategic rebalancing and tactical trading approaches.

Sara Gibbs is a financial advisor with EGI Financial, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at EGI Financial since 2019 and previously spent 13 years with Prospera Financial. Sara serves as a trustee for the Kurger Trust. EGI Financial, Inc. is a state-registered investment adviser that provides money management, retirement plan advisory services, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a Money Management Philosophy focused on quality, growth, value, diversification, and a long-term outlook, using a proprietary asset allocation model to guide suitability and risk management.

Scott Spears is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial Services, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Symphony Financial Services since 2009 and has also worked with Linsco Private Ledger since 2007. Symphony Financial Services serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a client-specific approach using a range of investment instruments and strategies tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

James Grable is a financial advisor at Signal Tree Financial Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and KeyBank. Signal Tree Financial Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, utilizing diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation.

Michael Laufman Jr. is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. Symphony Financial Services serves individual clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and tools, including derivatives and margin, and combines securities transactions with insurance analysis and outside legal referrals.

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 Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Robert Baird & Co. He is President of Kaulig Companies Ltd., a family office, and serves on the boards of 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 uses a variety of analytic approaches and manages portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, often incorporating 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 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with ValMark since 1998 and leads Poitinger Wealth Management Inc. Outside of advisory work, he earns commissions from sales of fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, and disability policies. ValMark Advisers delivers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based portfolios implemented primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.