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Timothy Wendt is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Wendt Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Plante & Moran PLLC for 10 years. Wendt Financial Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, couples, families, trusts, and estates with a focus on retirement accumulation and sustainable retirement income. The firm provides discretionary investment management and tailored financial planning, emphasizing broad diversification through primarily exchange-traded funds and no-load mutual funds, managed with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach and periodic rebalancing.

Alex White is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Miller Financial Services LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked briefly at Zhang Financial LLC and held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at The Cove Lakeside Bistro and Stryker Corp. He also holds an insurance license. Miller Financial Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual and institutional clients, with a notable focus on public entities and formal 3(38) plan management. The firm integrates advisory, insurance, and administrative cash-management services through a small team serving a sizable client base.

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor at Miller Financial Services LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Miller Financial Services since 2007. Miller serves as a trustee on the board of the Homer Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization benefiting the community of Homer, Michigan, a position he has held since 2006. Miller Financial Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related non-securities consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm is known for its work with public entities and offers a combination of advisory, insurance, and administrative cash-management services.

Todd Candelaria is a financial advisor at Wealth Ease Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He is also the owner of a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services. Prior to joining Wealth Ease Wealth Management, he held positions at firms including Michael F McLain CPA and Plante Moran. Wealth Ease Wealth Management offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis in its investment approach and typically manages client assets on a discretionary basis.

Isaac Lubbers is a financial advisor at Miller Financial Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Michigan State University and operated an auto detailing business. Miller Financial Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm acts as a fiduciary, developing portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, and is known for its work with public entities and formal 3(38) plan management services.

Austin Rinard is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Ease Wealth Management. Prior to founding Wealth Ease in 2025, he worked at Miller Financial Services for 13 years. Outside of financial advising, he co-owns a party rental business called Party Time Events. Wealth Ease Wealth Management provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a range of investment methods and instruments, typically operates under discretionary authority, and coordinates estate and income tax planning through third-party professionals.