Michael Gaches is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in medical equipment and pain management services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation only to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The firm employs algorithm-driven portfolio strategies managed by PNC and third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Melissa Fradenburg is a financial advisor at Farther with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Antonelli Financial Advisors, Stephens Consulting, and Raymond James Financial Services. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of a web and mobile platform and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Andrew Psilis is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with investments in mutual funds and ETFs and annual rebalancing.

Carl Rankin is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Scottrade and Scottrade Investment Management for a total of 10 years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Christian Mcgowan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance since 2019 and previously at John Hancock and John Hancock Distributors LLC from 2016 to 2018. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and retirement plans, with a focus on direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Christine Fogg is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Capital Analysts and Legend Equities Corporation. 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 through model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Jerry Rubin is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2017 and previously with Lincoln Investment from 2012 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is a 50% owner of JAZZ, LLC, a third-party administration firm focused on health insurance. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Mark Carpenter Frere is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2018, with prior roles at Capital Analysts, Michigan Solar, and several financial services firms. Lincoln Investment is a large 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 portfolios and adaptive model strategies.

Kyle Rademaker is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previous experience at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Cort Wagenberg is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Zacks Investment Management and Bectran. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory and brokerage services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Donald Accardo Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise from 2023 to 2026 and Comerica Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2023. He also supervises Client Service Associates in a retail capacity at Comerica. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a variety of managed account programs via the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, providing access to multiple investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and tax-optimized portfolios.

David Beaton is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 38 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs on the Passageway platform, supported by multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers.

Tom Laskaris is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 22 years before joining Janney in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Southgate Brownfield Redevelopment Corporation, the University of Michigan Modern Greek Studies program, and the Hellenic Congress, a cultural organization promoting Greek heritage. 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 clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutions, and provides brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Edward Mcdermott Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities since 1998 and with Principal Life Insurance Co. since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and finance committee member for The Grosse Pointe Academy, a private school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, utilizing both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Christopher Mikell is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Charles Schwab. He serves as a board member of the Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, where he participates in governance and human resources functions. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program while operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

David Wohlberg is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at City Wide Facility Solutions, Dana Incorporated, Concordia University, and the University of Michigan. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an internal investment management team and access to third-party managers.

Joseph Mc Allister is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sterling Wealth Management and Hantz Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Fabrizio Giacona is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Allied Advisory Services, Cetera Investment Advisors, and SageView Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he owns G&P Financial LLC, where he is actively involved in client financial planning and investment management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and consulting services, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, direct indexing, and structured products, supported by platform relationships and co-advisory roles with third-party money managers.

Michael Hatten is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Detroit, MI, and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Spikedmind LLC, a business specializing in handmade arts and crafts products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Stacey De Ridder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1996. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.