Lara Mazek is a CFP® professional at Advance Capital Management Inc with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Advance Capital Services since 2015. Advance Capital Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes financial planning and portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, employing a screening process for investment selection and offering specialized retirement services, including a “Chief Retirement Officer” program.

Craig Rumler is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has held a leadership role as COO at M & O Marketing, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bloomfield Hills Financial and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, self-directed retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm follows a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

Patrick Cummins is a CFP® professional with five years of experience, currently serving at Advance Capital Management, Inc. in Southfield, MI. His work history includes multiple roles within Advance Capital Management as well as positions at Grand Valley State University and Mercantile Bank of Michigan. Advance Capital Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes financial planning and portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, alongside specialized retirement services and a model portfolio approach tailored to clients' risk tolerances and tax circumstances.

Daniel Milan is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Milan is an attorney and managing partner at his own law firm, and he co-founded CCP, LLC, which supports payments and business expenses for Cornerstone Financial Services. He also manages a commercial lending brokerage and consulting firm and oversees a family investment entity focused on minority passive investments in privately held Michigan companies. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management, as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm takes a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, employing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and frequently uses sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Gregory Mackenzie is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc. since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed grain farmer, working seasonally in the spring and fall. Advance Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide decisions and offers services including direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Benjamin Hall is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Advance Capital Management, he worked at Michigan State University and was involved with MI-Combat from 2018 to 2023. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment decisions are guided by an Investment Committee and include strategies such as direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related approaches.

Christopher Kostiz is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management and its affiliated entities since 1993. Kostiz holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, individualized financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing an Investment Committee-driven approach with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Lesser is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI. He has held multiple roles within the Plante Moran enterprise, including positions in corporate finance, real estate investment advisory, trust services, and insurance agency operations. He is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by proprietary equity valuation models, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Armani Zori is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jason Steeno is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CoreCap Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at Regal Securities and Scottrade, Inc. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm follows a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and works with sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

James Chapman is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. based in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He is also affiliated with Lovasco Consulting Group, where he provides consulting services related to 401(k) plans, fiduciary responsibilities, and employee education. His work history includes positions at Northpointe Capital and Level One Bank. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning, supported by platform providers and third-party sub-advisors.

Michelle Tomei is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory Corporation. Tomei is also an active member and chair of the South Lyon Educational Foundation board, where she participates in event planning and fundraising activities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and fiduciary advisory services.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Walsh has worked with M Holdings since 2012 and has been with Catalyst Solutions Group, Inc. since 2015. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and brokerage services nationwide through independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory services, using a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party sub-advisors.

Jacob Pennington is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park National Bank and Cooper, Adel, Vu Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with More Life Church. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, 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, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and frequently engages sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Sean Mcdonnell is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2011. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved with All Night DJs from 1999 to 2016. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide decisions and manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 6,800 clients.

Norman Bald is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CoreCap since 2020, following prior roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in marketing through M&O Marketing and serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth and accredited investors—as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment and portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, employing a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

John Rafferty is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he writes and publishes articles about his experiences raising children with special needs. 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, and offers tax-efficient asset location and rebalancing services.

Bryan Baines Jr. is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 65 designations and has been with Plante Moran since 2015. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Patrick Hannon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with RWA Wealth Partners since 2026, following 12 years at Planning Alternatives, Ltd. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and employs a diverse range of investment vehicles, combining fundamental and quantitative methods alongside customized fixed income and cash management strategies.

Ryan Sheffer is a CFP® with 20 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc since 2005. He is also the owner of BAGGS PARTNERS, LLC, a real estate development business, and VanSheffer Ventures, which focuses on property development in Byron Center, MI. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing an Investment Committee to guide portfolio construction and employing a range of strategies such as direct indexing and alternative investments.