Sharqueece Banks is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Metropolitan Church of God, managing budgeting and accounting functions. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Petropoulos is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Oppenheimer since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of the Peter & Pamela Petropoulos Trust. Oppenheimer serves a broad 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 strategies tailored to client objectives, while also acting as a qualified custodian.

Brandon Wylie is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz in 2022, he worked in various roles including positions at Albion College, The Home Depot, and the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Outside of finance, he serves as an ice hockey referee with USA Hockey. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and related services.

Jacob Sawyer is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at FSA Advisors, Inc., Independence Capital Co., Inc., and Financial Service of America. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and includes services such as donor-advised funds and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Austin Tapley is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with three years of industry experience, currently working at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. His prior experience includes roles at Adrian College and Northwest Middle/High School, as well as operating a seasonal landscaping and snow removal business. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm focuses on diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement consulting, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated agencies.

Kaylie Shepard is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network. She has one year of industry experience and has also worked at Affinity Wealth Solutions and Bankers Life. Prior to her financial advisory roles, she was employed at Northwood University, Elder Ridge Manor, and Stockbridge Community Schools. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Jake Wohlfert is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked in various roles including positions at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Target. Wohlfert is also involved with the University of Michigan - Flint. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer serving individual investors, corporate, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios with asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, and offers a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting.

Theresa Serafimovski is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed attorney in Michigan providing general legal services through her professional limited liability company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies while adhering to a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Kemp is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2010. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, business clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies complemented by separately managed accounts and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services, supported by affiliated entities such as a trust-only bank and in-house tax and business consulting.

Rachel Nichols is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2006. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven ETF investment approach complemented by separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of services from financial planning to fiduciary retirement-plan advisory.

Paige Smola is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2015. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm utilizes model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

Christopher Deruyver is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Chelsea, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2009 and is also affiliated with Affinity Wealth Solutions since 2004. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Deruyver Properties, LLC, which manages sub-leasing and branch office expenses. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services along with operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support. The firm offers multiple investment program structures and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Justin Bennett is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with ten years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bennett has worked at Commonwealth since 2014, returning to the firm in 2026 after a brief period with Select Financial Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, supporting advisors with both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Sean Huyck is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Taylor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Southgate Lincoln, DST Industries, Com for Care, Baker College, and Greektown Casino. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers expanded implementation capabilities through affiliated entities such as a trust bank, tax and business consulting, and insurance and mortgage services.

Bradley Turnwald is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, offering a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and business consulting.

Brandon Matthews is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. based in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Level One Bank and Albion College. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform, offering diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios alongside financial planning, wealth management, and other affiliated financial services.

Reuben Daniel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2022 and previously at World Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he has an ongoing position at DXC Technology where he manages Windows systems and provides technical support. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Deanna Mouat is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, with four years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services in 2021, she worked at Kaplan College, Foresight Capital Management, Baker College, and March Plating Corp. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

Nikola Palincas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Jackson National and Gardner-White Furniture, as well as positions in education at Michigan State University and Troy High School. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios managed under fiduciary standards.

Clarence Davis is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various entities within the Bankers Life group since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a unit field trainer, recruiting and training insurance agents for Bankers Life and Casualty Company. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.