Philip Michalek is the sole advisor at PDM Investment Services, LLC, an independent firm based in Lake Orion, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Michalek has led PDM Investment Services since 2005. PDM Investment Services advises individual investors, including some high-net-worth households, providing portfolio analysis, discretionary management, and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of strategic adaptive and tactical equity allocation, using proprietary rating models and a long-term market indicator to guide investment decisions.

Kenneth Allen is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is the managing member and Chief Compliance Officer of Allen Financial Management, an independent firm he founded in 2010. He has worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he is also licensed to provide term life and universal life insurance services. Allen Financial Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and trading strategies to tailor portfolios primarily through mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

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.

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.

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.

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor. Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM). Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

Christopher Roumayeh is a financial advisor with SB Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at San Blas Securities, Capital Asset Advisory Service, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Team Renegade, LLC, a technology business. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with 34 advisors managing over $1 billion in assets for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis in client portfolio construction.

Michael Awwad is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, PNC Investments, Huntington Financial Advisors, and Cetera. Outside of advising, he is an adjunct professor teaching finance-related courses at Southern New Hampshire University and serves as Assistant Chief at the Goodland Township Fire Department. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team. The firm utilizes unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, focusing on long-term portfolio management with flexibility for shorter-term adjustments.

Lonnie Mclane is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and ongoing involvement with Mid Thumb Insurance and Mid Thumb Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged with Estate & Tax Consultants, LLC, providing trust funding, tax preparation, and mortgage reduction services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority and a variety of analytical methods, while also referring clients to third-party investment advisors.

David Ne Smith is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and served in the US Army Reserve for 29 years. Outside of advising, he has experience with Allen Marine Tours and retired military service. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services including discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice through Guided Pathways, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Ronald Wiitala is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of WITALA Financial Services and serves as an independent agent for National Gold Consultants. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-team model and uses tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Douglas Featherstone Jr. is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Alerus Financial, and CG Advisory Services. He currently serves as a Senior Internal Wholesaler at MissionSquare Retirement. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Elida Zeneli is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Armada, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, alongside ongoing involvement in a family business, G&L Cleaning Services. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services, offering various managed account programs via the Passageway platform and affiliated third-party managers. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and combines investment advisory, brokerage, and municipal advisory activities.

Denise Mathews is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2008 and previously held a position at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. from 2005 to 2006. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory engagements and financial planning, delivering services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases while utilizing a broad affiliate and referral ecosystem.

Michael Reid is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Romeo, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2014. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios complemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and operates a unique structure combining advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services.

Michael Mcclain is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Hantz. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in A&M Site Management, LLC, a commercial property management business. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios and third-party strategies, combined with brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services provided through affiliated entities.

Brian Masica is a financial consultant at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 18 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hantz since 2008. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm uses ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party managers and technology-driven solutions to deliver financial planning and wealth management.

Thomas Papandreou is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services in 2011, he worked at Country Chef for 11 years. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and it combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Cortlin Marcinkowski is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Credit Union One, Hantz Bank, Oakland University, and Suburban Ice Macomb. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and integrates advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Steven Cirenese is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Gwfs Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.