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Ronald Jaster is the sole advisor at Faithful Steward Wealth Management, Inc. in New Lothrup, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Faithful Steward Wealth Management since 2011, following roles at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. and G. A. Repple & Company. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Maple Grove Township in Saginaw, MI. Faithful Steward Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors and charitable clients, offering portfolio management, third-party adviser recommendations, and retirement account management. The firm utilizes multiple portfolio platforms, including an actively managed equities and options platform and a faith-based mutual fund platform, combining fundamental and technical analysis with both active and passive strategies.

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®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Security First Financial, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he held roles at Reliable Planning LLC, Thrivent Investment Management Inc., and IGO Capital Management, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in publishing and business consulting through his ownership of Reliable Portfolio, LLC and Reliable Planning LLC. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $299 million in assets. The firm operates on a fee-only basis, primarily investing in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit, and is noted for its unusually high client-to-advisor ratio.

Mark Herhold is a financial advisor at Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Security First Financial since 1999. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $299 million in assets for about 640 family units as of January 2026. The firm operates as a fee-only adviser with a focus on no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit, employing various analysis methods and managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Amy Cooper is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Amy has worked at Heirmark and M Holdings Securities since 2009 and was also with Cornerstone Consulting Group from 2009 to 2017. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as Director of Case Design and Client Service at Heirmark, where she manages client insurance reviews and life insurance case design. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a network of independent firms and financial professionals, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory.