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.

Christopher Kuligowski is the sole advisor at Kuli Capital Management in Saginaw, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has led Kuli Capital Management since its founding in 2010. Kuli Capital Management provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients as well as institutional clients such as credit unions and municipalities. The firm utilizes a tactical allocation approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of public securities to manage risk and pursue performance.

Bradley Montgomery is a financial advisor at Great Lakes Bay Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Richmark Private Wealth Management, Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, and held roles in insurance and legal services. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains a legal practice and works as a sales associate at Home Depot. Great Lakes Bay Financial provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio management and offers both full financial plans and consultation engagements tailored to specific client needs.

Suellen Estes is a financial advisor with Great Lakes Bay Financial in Saginaw, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Belpointe Asset Management, Richmark Private Wealth Management, and BFC Planning. She is also an independent insurance agent, though she spends little time on insurance sales. Great Lakes Bay Financial provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes documented client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance to guide portfolio management and offers financial planning both as part of ongoing services and on an hourly consultation basis.

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.

Zechariah Marotzke is a financial advisor at Richmark Private Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Smile America, University Lutheran Chapel, Q3 Asset Management, and the University of Michigan. Richmark Private Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm customizes investment strategies using various analysis methods and manages accounts both directly and through sub-advisers.

Blaise Zimmer is a financial advisor at RichMark Private Wealth Management in Frankenmuth, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at RichMark since 2020 and has also been involved in education through roles at Carrollton Public Schools and Marquette Area Public Schools. Outside of finance, he is the owner of a tree farm starting in 2025. RichMark Private Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs various analytical methods and manages accounts both directly and through sub-advisers, tailoring strategies to clients’ investment experience and objectives.

Kevin Sims is a financial advisor with Richmark Private Wealth Management in Frankenmuth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Richmark in 2019, he worked at Capfinancial Securities, LLC and Captrust Financial Advisors. He is also licensed in insurance and has been involved in insurance sales since 1993. Richmark Private Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, employing various analytical methods and both long- and short-term trading strategies, while managing accounts directly and through third-party platforms.

Mark Vanvoorhees is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Richmark Private Wealth Management and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Vanvoorhees teaches personal financial planning part-time at various universities, performs as a band and orchestra musician, and serves on the board of the Ignite the Arts Foundation in Michigan. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering customized portfolios through a combination of internal construction and third-party managers across passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies.

Robert Britton is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Frankenmuth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2014 and also owns Robert H Britton & Associates, LLC, which provides financial planning and related services. Creative Financial Designs serves a wide range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning. The firm utilizes asset-class model allocations based on third-party research and offers strategies ranging from passive ETFs to tactically managed portfolios, including a suite of Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Eric Sowatsky is an investment advisor representative with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He holds the PFS™ designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Avantax in 2023, he worked at Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management LLC and has been involved with several affiliated entities including a CPA firm where he serves as principal and head of the Saginaw tax department. He is also a member of the Michigan Agribusiness Association Grain Committee. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and financial planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs model-based style allocation strategies with discretionary portfolio management and offers tax-intelligent overlays, operating within a larger corporate group that includes broker-dealer, investment adviser, insurance, and pension consulting affiliates.

Andrew Matuzak is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Matuzak serves as treasurer for both the Rotary International Club of Saginaw Valley and the Thomas Township Business Association, participating actively in community organizations. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning services primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs model-based style allocation strategies overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee and offers tax-intelligent overlays and discretionary portfolio management.

Peter Bender is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Investment Services, and Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Executive Director of the St. Lorenz Church Foundation and holds various trustee and board roles in nonprofit and community organizations. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm utilizes model-based style allocation strategies, discretionary portfolio management, and offers tax-intelligent overlays, operating within a larger corporate group that includes broker-dealer, investment adviser, insurance, and pension consulting affiliates.

Paul Costa is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Costa is involved in insurance sales, specializing in life insurance, fixed annuities, and equity-indexed annuities. Corecap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, self-directed retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, using a variety of investment vehicles and sub-advisors to manage client portfolios.

John Hereza is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Saginaw, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Bank since 2010 and PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments to guide portfolio strategy with implementation by approved third-party managers, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Manuel Sanchez is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Sanchez Industries, Inc., which operates Baby Ellie Auto Spa, a car wash service in Saginaw, MI. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Liu Liu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Liu also serves as president of Synergy CPA Tax & Financial Services LLC, where he provides tax preparation, accounting services, and consulting for small businesses and individuals. His work history includes roles with Wfgia and the State of Michigan. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, delivering services through multiple platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Bryan Carroll is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer & Co since 2010. He is based in Saginaw, MI, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with his wife's family farming business and participates in a professional networking group called The Referral Exchange. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment vehicles, with a notable emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs.

Joshua Anders is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2020 and has been affiliated with Bankers Life and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Anders serves as a Player Agent for the North Saginaw Township Little League, organizing player registration and team assignments. Bankers Life Advisory Services provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.