My Story
Michael McClary is the Chief Investment Officer of both Valmark Advisers, Inc. and Valmark Financial Group. His primary responsibility is coordinating all investment management solutions for Valmark Advisers, Valmark Wealth Solutions and Valmark Institutional, including TOPS®, TOPS® Strategic Allocation Portfolios, TOPS® Managed Risk ETF Portfolios, Valmark ACCESS™ and ACCESS™ Plus solutions.
He is nationally recognized for his work in institutional portfolio management and RIA companies. He has more than 14 years of senior-level experience in financial management. Mr. McClary was named by EFTReport as one of “10 Rising Stars” in 2012 and one of “10 All Stars” in 2014. He is nationally recognized as one of the first three members of the IMN/Research Magazine “ETF Advisors Hall of Fame” in 2007 and is regularly published on ETF.com.
In addition, he has collaborated with the Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Financial Advisor and Research Magazine on ETF-related topics and has been a featured speaker for organizations such as the S&P and the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
He earned an MBA in Financial Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Financial Services from The University of Akron, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
EDUCATION
- + MBA in Financial Management, The University of Akron
- + Bachelor’s in Finance and Financial Services, The University of Akron (Magna Cum Laude)
LICENSING
- + Series 7, 24 and 66 Registrations
- + Registered Investment Advisor
MEMBERSHIPS
- + Cleveland Society of Chartered Financial Analysts
AWARDS/HONORS
- + IMN/Research Magazine ETF Advisors Hall of Fame 2007
- + EFTReport “10 Rising Stars” 2012
- + EFTReport “10 All Stars” 2014
Our Team
The Focus On Success team is experienced in all areas of financial planning and completely dedicated to our clients' unique and ever-changing needs. Our diverse backgrounds allow us to provide a holistic approach to your long-term financial strategy.
