Signature Equity Partners, LLC

Bart Butler is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC. His prior roles include a long tenure at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., as well as positions at Agia and OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He is also the author of a personal book titled *The Right Side of Money*, which he distributes to clients and friends without charge. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of independent advisory affiliates.

Brian Maher is an investment advisor representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, New York Community Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a lawn consulting business. 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 independent advisory affiliates and utilizes model-based investment solutions delivered via discretionary or non-discretionary programs.

Scott Anselmo is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2006 and is also affiliated with OSAIC Wealth, Inc and Agia. Anselmo is involved in insurance sales and serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Path Financial Partners. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves 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 and utilizes model-based investment solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Craig Leppien is an investment advisor representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cetera Investment Services LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent involved in the sales and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance products. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of independent advisory affiliates using a variety of model-based investment programs.

Nickolas Magora is an investment advisor representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Cetera Investment Services, and LPL Financial. He also owns and operates LC Wealth Management, conducting securities and variable insurance business. 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 third-party money manager selection through its network of independent advisory affiliates and utilizes model-based portfolio solutions with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Clayton Irwin is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, The Huntington Investment Company, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he participates in consumer feedback and research studies. 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, consulting, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisory affiliates using various model-based investment programs.

Joshua Strouse is an investment advisor representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Strouse is a minority owner in an accounting firm and also serves as a notary public. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves 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 using various model portfolio solutions.

Joshua Beitel is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Cetera Investment Services LLC, and Chemical Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a professional poker player who participates in various tournaments. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of independent advisory affiliates, utilizing model-based investment solutions and both discretionary and non-discretionary service options.

Jon Stacy is an investment advisor representative with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Huntington Investment Company, and FirstMerit Bank. Stacy conducts securities and insurance business under Varsity Wealth Management, a sole proprietorship. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through independent advisory affiliates and manages portfolios using various model solutions and investment platforms.

Eric Holmes is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience with VALIC Financial Advisors and AGIA. Holmes is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products. Signature Equity Partners 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 investment solutions and both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Matthew Calhoun is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Signature Equity Partners, LLC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in the ownership and financing of male grooming salons and a cigar lounge. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisory affiliates, utilizing various model portfolio solutions and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

James Tschantz is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently an Investment Advisor Representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 12 years with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in the sale of fixed insurance products and operated a wealth management DBA in North Canton, Ohio. 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 portfolio solutions and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.