Griffin Jenkinson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he held roles at The Weed Lady and Landaal Packaging. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management with ETF-based model portfolios and third-party SMAs, alongside brokerage, mortgage-broker, and insurance distribution through affiliated entities.

Adam Smith is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2017, following roles at Fifth Third Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist platform that uses algorithmic risk assessments and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Grayson Richter is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Greenway Building Solutions, and Alma College. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis along with model and manager-based strategies, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Charles Crandall II is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including education and food service prior to joining Hantz Financial Services. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm utilizes ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party managers and technology platforms to deliver financial planning, wealth management, and consulting services.

Peter Lenart is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at &Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Spc, Parkland Securities, and Sigma Financial Corporation. &Partners serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches utilizing multiple analysis methods and third-party strategies.

Robert Blalock is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Canton, MI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and eight years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Infinex Investments, and Flagstar Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Michael Themm is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2017, including its earlier form starting in 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Ann Arbor Gold & Outing Club and the University of Michigan-Flint. Hantz Financial Services 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 primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, incorporating third-party managers, unified managed accounts, and Direct Indexing with automated tax-loss harvesting capabilities.

Emma Bielby is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services and the University of Michigan. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm focuses on ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services.

Richard Strong is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Taylor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Strong owns and operates Strong Ice Cream, a retail ice cream establishment. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable entities, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach primarily utilizes ETF-based model portfolios across various risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory and broker-dealer services alongside mortgage and insurance offerings.

Christopher Hylen is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at firms including Howard Bailey Securities LLC, Planning Alternatives, LTD, and LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Michael Lacombe is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2015 and also held a position at the University of Charleston from 2013 to 2017. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and technology-driven solutions.

Kelli Plumb is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2015 and 2017, respectively. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a combination of point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Turner is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz since 2017, following four years at XPO Logistics. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Turner provides advisory services within a firm that serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. Hantz Financial Services delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services with technology partnerships that support its offerings.

Hailie Quartz is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Hantz since 2021 and has a diverse work history including roles outside the financial industry. Hantz Financial Services serves a wide range of clients, offering financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and automated tax-loss harvesting.

Bryce Monroe is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wolverine Water and Kamins Parts Plus. His background also includes positions in education at the University of Michigan and local schools. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, retirement consulting, and related brokerage and insurance services.

Erick Palacios Cruz is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has experience at Fifth Third Bank dating back to 2021. His background includes roles in public offices and educational institutions. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types, including managed accounts and separately managed accounts, supported by Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange platform.

Rebecca Papas is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has been associated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advising, she is the owner and manager of Iota Group, LLC, a marketing firm that assists small businesses with marketing strategies and advertising. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and consulting, offering tailored asset allocations using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods. The firm provides both wrap and non-wrap programs, often incorporating outside managers, and operates as part of a group with ties to mortgage and insurance businesses.

Jonathon Friend is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Michigan State University, and Financial Focus. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm separates point-in-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Eric Roberts is a financial advisor at TIAA‑CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA‑CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various managed account options.

Thomas Reid is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2018 and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and CCO Investment Services Corp. He also has experience related to extended travel in 2018. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients frequently connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while employing a fiduciary standard in its RIA services.