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John Cioffi is a financial advisor at Vertice Capital Partners, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cullen Cioffi Capital Management and Vertice Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Sutherland Community Home Owners Association and owns an LLC with interests in various restaurant franchises. Vertice Capital Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs an investment approach that includes ETFs, options strategies, and quantitative methods, managing accounts generally on a discretionary basis aligned with client objectives and risk tolerances.

John Wernke is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Berthel Fisher in 2020, he worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services from 2017 to 2020, and he has extensive experience from his work at Wernkesteel from 1987 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Harrison Kiwanis, a nonprofit focused on raising funds and awareness for children. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management platforms and portfolio construction options through approximately 100 independent investment adviser representatives.

Randall Shoker is a financial advisor at Shoker Investments in Oxford, OH, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has led Shoker Investment Counsel Inc. since 2003. Shoker Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and government clients. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation framework combining individual stocks, low-cost index funds, and selected fixed-income securities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with attention to after-tax efficiency and the use of leverage or equity option strategies when authorized.

Kevin Rybka is a financial advisor at Shoker Investments in Oxford, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Shoker Investment Counsel, Inc. in 2024 and has prior experience at TFO Wealth Partners and Vested Risk Strategies, along with periods as a full-time student. Before entering the financial industry, he worked at Jimmy's Lawn Service for three years. Shoker Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and government entities. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach combining individual stocks, low-cost index funds, and selected fixed-income securities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with attention to after-tax efficiency and the option to use leverage or equity option strategies.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Berthel Fisher. Outside of his advisory role, he manages RL Johnson Investments LLC and oversees related entities including RL Johnson Tax Services. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of asset management platforms and portfolio options through approximately 100 investment adviser representatives.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services for small businesses through RL Johnson Tax Services and serves as president of RL Johnson Investments, which sells life insurance. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management options and allows advisors to construct portfolios using various securities and strategies.