Lisa Thuer is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at CWM, LLC since 2018 and previously spent ten years at Kabarec Financial Advisors, Ltd. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, variable sub-account management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a committee-driven investment approach with tailored portfolio solutions and extensive platform integrations.

Rachael Martinez is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has professional experience since 2021, including roles at Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, and Little Caesars. She is based in Waterford, MI. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers access to multiple managed account programs and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway platform, supporting a range of investment strategies and risk profiles.

Robert Gluch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Comerica Bank, and has additional work experience outside finance at Panera Bread. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies with a range of investment tools and services.

Jennifer Ralston is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with the ChFC® designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked primarily with Executive Wealth Management, LLC, before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, utilizing customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Moleski is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2014. Moleski is also a partner and agent at Brass Ring Wealth Management and ELGA Wealth Management, where he provides investment advice. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm provides a range of services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and manages multiple third-party platforms with a client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Nathan O'Connell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and self-employment as a day trader. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Hollie Hodge is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her work history includes multiple roles at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as prior experience with PNC Investments. She is also a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, with a focus on both discretionary managed accounts and a digital advisory platform.

Ka Lai Ma is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Farther since 2025 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, MML Investor Services, World Financial Group, Manulife, and Morgan Stanley. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds.

Scott Fishel is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has prior experience at EP Wealth Advisors, Executive Wealth Management, and ECC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and discretionary portfolio management, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Bryon Niemczak is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously at Livingston International from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fixed insurance agent, providing fixed insurance product services. Lincoln Investment is an enterprise-level investment 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 advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and oversees various investment strategies.

Chad Marriott is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently affiliated with Carson Wealth and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services and The Vanguard Group. Marriott also holds an insurance agent role focused on fixed insurance products. He is part of CWM, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a model portfolio approach and integration with major custodial and technology partners.

Douglas Smith is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2012. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s investment approach involves proprietary software and model portfolios provided by Morningstar Investment Management, focusing on asset allocation and retirement planning guidance across a large client base.

Peter Kumar is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an independent insurance agent offering fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and fixed life insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, UMA and wrap programs, and retirement plan advisory, using both affiliated and third-party products with a focus on client-approved, non-discretionary management.

Matthew Brand is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community activities such as coaching varsity and junior varsity tennis at Bloomfield Hills High School and serving as a tennis instructor at The Sports Club of West Bloomfield. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, representative-managed programs, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and third-party manager selection.

Thomas Maxey is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Great American Advisors, Inc. and Consolidated Financial Corp., where he is also owner and president. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in a web-based business, CD Busters, which offers fixed annuities to individuals holding certificates of deposit. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through strategic model portfolios developed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team, alongside third-party managers and both wrap and non-wrap platforms.

Jack Williams is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion across a network of over 650 advisors. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios.

Eli Durgham is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Waterford, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and executes investments via approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Leake is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wixom, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2019, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co for nine years. He is also involved in providing life, health, and annuity insurance advice. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2022 and also holds a role as a sales assistant involved in life insurance sales at Consolidated Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a U14 boys soccer coach. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services with a combination of advisor-led consulting and model portfolios developed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Christopher Root is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working with Williams & Company Financial Services and has a background in education spanning over two decades. Root is also involved with the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel in retirement planning. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.