Isabella Barone is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and began her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, she worked at Fifth Third Bank and has experience in education and hospitality sectors. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs, including the Passageway Managed Account Program, and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Renato Jamett is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for eight years before joining Janney in 2023. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Paul Christian Susanto is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LKS Strategy and Aptiv, as well as positions in education at Michigan State University, Bloomfield Hills High School, and East Hills Middle School. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and third-party managed investment models.

Annette Vanderlinde is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Bloomfield Hills Financial and First Allied Securities. Vanderlinde is also a partner in CHHSZ Holdings LLC, which is the sole owner of Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs various investment strategies and offers family office services along with integrated tax planning and financial administration through its affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Joseph Budd is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Budd, Melone & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Budd is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. Independent Advisor Alliance works with a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes a network model with independent advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Derek Raymond is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2009 to 2013 before joining his current firm. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Preston Warren is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he has held various positions outside the financial sector, including roles in realty and hospitality. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, maintaining custody of client assets and managing a significant portion of advisory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Pesendorfer II is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Royal Oak, MI. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, including prior work at Robert W. Baird from 2017 to 2026. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic and adaptive model portfolios.

William Scott III is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co., Inc. for 27 years since 1999. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs, including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory strategies spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

James Barone is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Warren, MI, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2020, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Infinex Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in agricultural activities as a farm rental owner in Coldwater, MI. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, providing various investment strategies with options such as SMA models, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Cameron Kennedy is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Axa Advisors and Cambridge Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board trustee for CATCH, a nonprofit organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to both institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Allen O'brian is a CFP® with 54 years of industry experience, currently with Oppenheimer since 2017. His prior roles include nine years at Merrill and two years at UBS Financial Services. He serves as co-trustee of a living trust with his wife, managing primarily equities and mutual funds. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services while maintaining custody of client assets.

Michael Mestdagh is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2021. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Mestdagh also founded Mestdagh Wealth Management, which focuses on retirement planning and life insurance. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management, including historically notable market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Kara Schab is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. She also serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company to support retirement plan account management. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with investment implementation generally handled on a discretionary basis by these managers.

Kevin Bates is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Financial, Cambridge Financial Services, and Axa Advisors over his career. Bates serves as a board member of the Van Norman Lake Improvement Board, where he participates in biannual meetings regarding the lake’s condition. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports complex investment products within its supervisory framework.

Charles Vercellone is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at Wealth Strategies Group, LLC and Sigma Planning Corp. He serves as an ambassador for the Troy Chamber of Commerce, participating in member outreach and networking events. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading and structured products.

Timothy Fazzini is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2019 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors and Cambridge Consulting Group. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, compliance testing, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Ronald Baptist II is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of discretionary managed-account programs and features including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Benjamin Zacharias is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Ernst & Young, Oracle, and LearnZillion, Inc. He is based in Detroit, MI. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $50 billion through more than 650 advisors. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients with a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a variety of tailored investment solutions.

Daniel Taylor is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra since 2019 and previously worked with Cambridge Consulting Group and Axa Advisors. Taylor serves on the board of directors at Red Run Golf Club. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a range of clients including large institutional investors.