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Ronald Jaster is the principal of Faithful Steward Wealth Management, Inc., an independent firm based in New Lothrup, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the treasurer for Maple Grove Township in Saginaw, MI. Faithful Steward Wealth Management serves individual investors and charitable clients with portfolio management, retirement account oversight, and recommendations of third-party investment advisers. The firm offers multiple investment platforms, including actively managed equity and options strategies, mutual fund/ETF portfolios, and a faith-based mutual fund option, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Edward Degalan Jr. is a financial advisor with MMI Asset Management Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with MMI Asset Management Services since 2015 and has been associated with MMI Financial Group, Inc. since 1989. Outside of advisory services, he is a 50% partner in MMI Financial Group, where he works as an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and group health insurance. MMI Asset Management Services provides financial consulting and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes advice for each client and primarily outsources asset management to third-party managers, offering financial planning through hourly or fixed-fee arrangements and focusing on non-discretionary management.

Robert Zalokar is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, operating as the sole advisor at LIFEGOALS FINANCIAL GROUP since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Owosso, MI. LIFEGOALS FINANCIAL GROUP provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual clients, family trusts, and small business owners. The firm uses a client questionnaire and risk-tolerance assessment to tailor asset allocations, employing a strategic buy-hold-rebalance approach with tax-aware practices, and combines financial planning with tax expertise.

Edward Irwin is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, and has held prior roles at firms including Reliable Planning LLC and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in business consulting and publishing through his ownership of Reliable Planning LLC and Reliable Portfolio, LLC. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $299 million in assets and focuses on discretionary accounts investing mainly in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Mark Herhold is a financial advisor at Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Security First Financial since 1999. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $299 million in assets for about 640 family accounts, typically investing in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit on a discretionary basis.

Amy Cooper is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Corunna, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Heirmark since 2009, where she serves as Director of Case Design and Client Service, managing client insurance reviews and life insurance case design. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of Investment Advisor Representatives and independently operated Member Firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance-contract advisory services.