Bryan Wieferich is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has previously worked with LPL Financial and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in sports announcing for Central Michigan University athletics and has ownership interests in local businesses including a family recreation company and a pizza restaurant. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms.

Paul Heuschele is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at Goldman Advisors Group and has diverse experience in various roles outside finance, including landscaping and marketing. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and model-based ETF strategies with an emphasis on diversified, ETF-centered portfolios and tax-aware implementations.

Ryan Ley is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Mt. Pleasant, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2011. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services, supported by affiliated entities such as a trust bank and in-house tax and business consulting.

Michael Mc Donnell is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining Hantz, he worked at Financial Marketing Group Inc and has a background including education at Michigan State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm employs diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and offers services such as financial planning, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated agencies.

Cynthia Harry is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in academic roles at Indiana Wesleyan University and Montcalm Community College. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

William Blond II is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life Advisory Services, he worked at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. He is also the founder and sole proprietor of Bill's English, a writing consulting business that provides services such as proofreading, editing, and copywriting. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations and ongoing portfolio management suited to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Showers is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Ithaca, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018 and previously spent ten years at ProEquities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Showers is involved in financial planning through Newton Showers Wealth Management, LLC, partners with 168 Wealth Strategists, sells Medicare Supplemental policies, and is an author. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Shane Jenkins is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwood University, Northwestern Mutual, Mid Michigan College, Menards, and Rogers Athletics. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm utilizes model-driven ETF strategies alongside managed accounts and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated banking, tax consulting, and insurance capabilities.

Charles Pepper is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he also serves as an insurance agent. Outside of finance, he works as a statistician for Midland Stadium Concessions LLC, providing real-time game statistics for a minor league baseball team. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Ezekiel Martinez is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Bankers Life Advisory, he worked at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., as well as roles outside the financial sector including positions at DK Security and Citygate Church. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Carrie Eritano is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as president of Mission Financial Services Group, a tax preparation and health insurance sales business. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise-scale firm managing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through a network of several hundred advisors. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse clientele using model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, and operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance services.

Christopher Whitehead is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in education and retail sectors, including roles at Northwood University and Whitheads Fresh Produce. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm focuses on diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement consulting, and mortgage brokerage.

Gregory Maher is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Maher worked at Allstate Insurance Co and various Bankers Life entities. Outside of finance, he trades, buys, sells, and repairs guitars. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Samuel Venema is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Mt. Pleasant, MI, with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions including agent roles focused on life and health insurance sales with Bankers Life and Casualty Company and related entities. He also has experience working in retail and service roles, such as cashiering at Grunst Brothers Party Store. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s approach includes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio management.

Lida Hageman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, as well as various entrepreneurial and educational roles. Outside of finance, she has worked as an independent contractor for DoorDash. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Samuel Beals is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at Apex Marine, Inc and the Baptist Children's Home. He is also involved with DLP Financial Partners, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

David Moscardelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at Isabella Bank and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Karen Rogers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she manages an advisory business through HS Companies LLC in Mount Pleasant, MI. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Bret Cook is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc and Isabella Bank and Trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary services, and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Ben Kissee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including six years with Axa Advisors. He serves as treasurer of the Isabella County Sportsman's Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.