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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.

Jeremy was raised in Davison, Michigan and graduated from Davison High School. He is the son of an African-American Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam and Korea. His mother, a retired IT professional, is the daughter of an AC Spark Plug engineer who worked in Flint for over 30 years. After high school, Jeremy attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Personal Financial Planning and Real Estate Development & Finance. He was also a 4-year varsity letter recipient in football as a wide receiver. Fire Up Chips! Jeremy has been working in the financial services industry since 2012 and has been a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certificate holder since 2015. The CFP® certification marks identify professionals who have met the high standards of competency and ethics established and enforced by the CFP Board. CFP Board's Standards of Professional Conduct require CFP® professionals to act in their clients’ best interests. Jeremy lives in Swartz Creek with his wife, Carol, an elementary school teacher at Dewitt Public Schools. They have been married since 2015 and have two children, Harrison and Scarlett, whom they welcomed in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Jeremy enjoys playing and watching sports, movies, and spending time with his family.

Timothy Crawford is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Tim Crawford CPA, an independent firm he has led since 2002. Prior to founding his firm, he worked for nine years at GWN Securities Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of TIM CRAWFORD, CPA, PC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Tim Crawford CPA is a CPA-based independent registered investment adviser serving individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm combines accounting and insurance services with investment advisory work, referring clients to third-party managers and managing a broad investment universe without trading or holding custody of client assets.

Lance Arnold is a financial advisor with Reliance Asset Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He is based in Davison, MI. Reliance Asset Management LLC provides co-advisory asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by working with a third-party portfolio manager. The firm focuses on selecting and managing model portfolios using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments, with periodic account reviews to align client goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Marotzke is a financial advisor with RichMark Private Wealth Management in Frankenmuth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and is involved with Alta Holdings and Michigan Valley Insurance Agency. Marotzke has been active with Christ Lutheran Church since 2004. RichMark Private Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other registered advisers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm customizes strategies using various analysis methods and manages accounts both directly and through sub-advisers, with a focus on aligning investment approaches to clients’ financial goals and circumstances.

Ronald Haller is a financial advisor at RichMark Private Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at USA Financial Securities Corporation. He is also involved in business coaching through The Alternative Board, a fellowship of entrepreneurs. RichMark Private Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm customizes strategies using various analysis methods and manages accounts both directly and through third-party platforms.