Mark Herhold is a financial advisor at Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Security First Financial since 1999. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $299 million in assets for about 640 family units as of January 2026. The firm operates as a fee-only adviser with a focus on no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit, employing various analysis methods and managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Patricia Walton is a CFP® professional with 17 years at Rachor Investment Advisory Services, LLC and a total of 10 years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively at Rachor since 2009. Rachor Investment Advisory Services provides personalized discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an evidence-based Diversified Strategy primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, alongside a Concentrated Strategy involving third-party private money managers, and also offers financial planning services including lifetime cash-flow projections at no additional charge.

Bethany Yerk is a financial advisor at Rachor Investment Advisory Services, LLC and holds the ChFC® designation. She has 1 year of industry experience and has been with Rachor Investment Advisory Services since 2016. Rachor Investment Advisory Services provides personalized discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs both a Diversified Strategy, focused on ETFs and mutual funds, and a Concentrated Strategy using third-party private money managers, offering financial planning services including lifetime cash-flow projections at no additional charge.

Michael Reiterman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. in Fenton, MI, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kaydan, he worked at LPL Financial LLC for three years and has held various roles at Michigan State University. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with personalized wealth management and discretionary investment management, combining comprehensive financial planning with portfolio oversight. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in fundamental analysis and emphasizes collaboration with clients’ other advisers.

James Barrett is a financial advisor with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Acorn Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. He holds a long-term care insurance license. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerances. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party managers, and automated ETF portfolios through Betterment.

James Kruzan is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and has been involved with Kaydan Wealth Management since 2005. Kruzan is also the owner of Asset & Risk Management, Inc., a support company based in Fenton, MI. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction, offering both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Mathew Britt is a financial advisor at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Asset & Risk Management. From 2017 to 2019, he was involved with Hikestyle LLC. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction, offering both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Todd Tarantino is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 63 license and is also licensed to sell life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through Ash Brokerage. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and offers access to third-party programs such as Betterment and American Funds.

Jennifer Slater is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Shard Financial. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction with both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Chase Poulson is a financial advisor at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kaydan Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience in education from Northwood University and Fenton High School. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction, offering both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Noah Morgan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2014, and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan owns and operates Ark Tax Service, providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services, and holds an Enrolled Agent designation. Acorn Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options strategies, and provides access to third-party programs including an automated TAMP through Betterment.

Jared Ryan is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. Prior to joining Kaydan, he worked at Michigan State University and Fenton High School. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction, offering both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Benjamin Oliver is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at AE Financial Services, LLC and Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, Inc., as well as Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his financial advisory role, Oliver is involved in farming activities as a partner at St. Anastasia Farms. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and employs a range of strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and options strategies, while also offering third-party program access and multiple account platforms to accommodate diverse client needs.

Christopher Russell is a financial advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Acorn Wealth Advisors in 2014, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Russell sells medical insurance products through Blue Cross of Michigan and Blue Care Network of Michigan. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to client objectives using a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and employs multiple account platforms to address diverse client needs.

Robert Puz is a financial advisor with Mainstay Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Team One Credit Union, LPL Financial, SPC, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Mainstay Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management and retirement-plan services to individual investors, trusts, corporate accounts, and workplace-savings participants. The firm uses a tactical asset-allocation approach and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing workplace savings plan management tailored to specific employer plan options.

Jeremiah Ludington is a financial advisor at Mainstay Capital Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mainstay since 2019, following four years at Zhang Financial LLC. Mainstay Capital Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.52 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirees, and workplace retirement plan participants, offering tactical asset allocation and comprehensive wealth management including dedicated 401(k) portfolio management and financial planning through its Mainstay Compass program.

Paul Austin is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mainstay Capital Management, LLC. He has held advisory roles at several firms including Insight Wealth Strategies and Farther Finance Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Austin tutors students preparing for the CFP exam through Breakthrough Exam Prep. Mainstay Capital Management provides wealth management and retirement-plan services to individual investors, trusts, corporate accounts, and workplace savings participants. The firm utilizes discretionary portfolio management and a tactical asset-allocation approach, with a focus on workplace savings plan management and servicing banking or thrift institution clients.

Michael Starkel is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Modera Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. and Edward Jones. Prior to his financial advisory career, Starkel served four years with the West Bloomfield Fire Department. Modera Wealth Management, LLC offers wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax services, supporting approximately $17.7 billion in assets under management.

Gerald St. Cin is an investment advisor representative with Procyon, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, and AE Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered official for the Michigan High School Athletic Association and is a board member of the St Louis Campground Association of the Church of God. Procyon serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized, fundamentally driven portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, implemented through internal management and third-party relationships.

Scott Brady is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mainstay Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include working as an independent insurance agent and positions at Apogee Wealth Management and Capital Asset Advisory Services. Mainstay Capital Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.52 billion in client assets, primarily serving individuals, retirees, and workplace retirement plan participants. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy and is noted for its focus on workplace savings plan management, including individual 401(k) services for employees and retirees of major employers.