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.

Daniel Lane is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is a part owner at Financial Management Strategies, Inc. and holds credentials including Series 66. Lane has worked at Cetera and manages Lane Legacy Advisors, LLC, a business he operates alongside his advisory roles. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. provides advisory services to individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a range of analytical methods and maintaining multiple office locations.

Noah Anthony is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at EmVision Capital Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of NPA Wealth Solutions, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance services while offering a range of investment program structures and discretionary model portfolios.

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.

Alexander Kimes is a financial advisor with EmVision Capital Advisors, LLC holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at EmVision Capital Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network, as well as earlier positions outside finance. He is involved in fixed insurance sales during business hours. EmVision Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and related entities, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial advisory services tailored through customized Investment Policy Statements and a diverse asset-allocation framework.

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.

Randal Mears is a financial advisor with EmVision Capital Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1993 and previously led Mears Financial Services as president and sole owner. Mears serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Cardinal Credit Union in Mentor, Ohio. EmVision Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices, providing discretionary investment management, customized investment policy statements, and strategic wealth-planning services. The firm’s investment approach uses customized asset-allocation models across liquid and illiquid asset classes, supported by an investment committee and ongoing client communication.

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.

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.

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.