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.

Joseph Venegas is the principal of JDV Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Goodrich, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Venegas is involved in independent insurance sales, tax preparation services, and serves as a high school football and baseball coach. JDV Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management services to individual clients, emphasizing individualized asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm generally operates on a non-discretionary basis and often acts as a co-advisor when recommending third-party investment managers.

Kenneth Schrauben is a financial advisor at Retirement Capital Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Horter Investment Management and Research Money Management, LLC. Schrauben is also the owner of Equity Pro Shop, LLC. Retirement Capital Services LLC serves individuals and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs diverse investment strategies, including options and alternative vehicles, and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reporting.

Jacob Loucks is a financial advisor with Wealth for You Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Barnett Financial and Tax, Foguth Financial Group, and various positions outside the financial sector. Wealth For You Financial, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers to align with client objectives and risk tolerances. The firm also maintains affiliated insurance and tax businesses and co-manages approximately $65 million in discretionary assets.

Lance Arnold is a financial advisor at Reliance Asset Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and has worked at Senior Care of Michigan for ten years. Outside of advisory work, he has a background in senior care services. Reliance Asset Management LLC provides co-advisory asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by partnering with a third-party portfolio manager. The firm focuses on model portfolios consisting of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments, regularly reviewing client accounts to align investments with documented goals and risk tolerances.

Travis Maxon is a financial advisor at Reliance Asset Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Gradient Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Maxon is involved in insurance sales through Senior Care of Michigan. 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 primarily composed of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments.

Alexander Wagner is a financial advisor with Vitale Wealth Management, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his industry career in 2023. He has prior experience at American Retirement Solutions, TCF Bank, Touchpoint Services, Bigalora, and Unidine. Vitale Wealth Management serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management and financial planning, managing approximately $117 million across about 396 client relationships through a three-advisor team. The firm employs model-based portfolio management strategies and conducts quarterly account reviews under full discretionary authority.

Todd Hulliberger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Reliance Asset Management LLC and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Reliance Asset Management in 2026, he worked at Gradient Advisors for seven years. He is also involved with Senior Care of Michigan, where he has worked in insurance sales since 2006. 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 model portfolios using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments, with an investment approach centered on discretionary model selection and periodic client account reviews.

Gage Harris is a financial advisor at Wealth for You Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Barnett Financial & Tax, Titan Wealth Advisors, and Rochester Christian University. Outside of his financial advisory role, he teaches piano lessons on a flexible schedule. Wealth for You Financial, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm implements investment strategies through model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, with a distinctive structure that integrates insurance and tax services under common ownership.

Parker Barnett is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth For You Financial, LLC and also owns Barnett Financial & Tax, where he operates as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of Parker Barnett Professional Building, LLC. Wealth For You Financial, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers to align investments with client objectives and risk tolerances, and also has affiliated insurance and tax services under common ownership.

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.

Joseph Vitale is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience owning and managing insurance and real estate businesses. Vitale also owns Trinity Realty Inc. and SSJ Properties, which are real estate-related ventures. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model-based portfolio management incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, serving roughly 396 client relationships with a three-advisor team.

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.

Nicholas Harajli is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, United Wholesale Mortgage, and Best Buy. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $117 million across about 396 client relationships using model-based portfolio management and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

James Barrett is a financial advisor with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Acorn Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. He holds a long-term care insurance license. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerances. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party managers, and automated ETF portfolios through Betterment.

Todd Tarantino is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he holds insurance licenses for life, disability, annuities, and long-term care through Ash Brokerage. Acorn Wealth Advisors serves individuals as well as institutional and tax-exempt clients, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm combines in-house portfolio construction and quantitative analysis with third-party platforms and managers, tailoring investment recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance.

Noah Morgan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC. His background includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameriprise, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of advisory work, he owns Ark Tax Service, a tax preparation and bookkeeping business where he is also an enrolled agent. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and various institutional and tax-exempt clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house portfolio construction and third-party platforms, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Benjamin Oliver is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at AE Financial Services, LLC and Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, Inc., as well as Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his financial advisory role, Oliver is involved in farming activities as a partner at St. Anastasia Farms. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and employs a range of strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and options strategies, while also offering third-party program access and multiple account platforms to accommodate diverse client needs.

Christopher Russell is a financial advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Acorn Wealth Advisors in 2014, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Russell sells medical insurance products through Blue Cross of Michigan and Blue Care Network of Michigan. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to client objectives using a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and employs multiple account platforms to address diverse client needs.

Robert Puz is a financial advisor with Mainstay Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Team One Credit Union, LPL Financial, SPC, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Mainstay Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management and retirement-plan services to individual investors, trusts, corporate accounts, and workplace-savings participants. The firm uses a tactical asset-allocation approach and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing workplace savings plan management tailored to specific employer plan options.