William Scarfone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and previously worked at IFP Securities, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and TIAA-CREF. Private Advisor Group, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes various strategies and technology platforms to provide tailored investment solutions through both proprietary and third-party managers.

Sara Al Obaidi is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm features a digital advisory program focused on ETF-based portfolios and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Christopher Maggard is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Mt. Clemens, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2006. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, featuring multiple portfolio management strategies and risk-profile customization.

Barak Henderson is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2016. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach centers on ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, while combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within a single enterprise.

Dawn Clingan is a CFP® professional at Prime Capital Financial with 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and Portfolios Solutions before joining Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and family office offerings. The firm employs diverse investment strategies and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Robert Mcclain is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2004. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Annette Vanderlinde is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Bloomfield Hills Financial and First Allied Securities. Vanderlinde is also a partner in CHHSZ Holdings LLC, which is the sole owner of Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs various investment strategies and offers family office services along with integrated tax planning and financial administration through its affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Edward Harrison is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and has experience in various service and hospitality roles. Outside of financial advising, he operates a party rental business providing event supplies and related services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Joseph Budd is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Budd, Melone & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Budd is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. Independent Advisor Alliance works with a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes a network model with independent advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Michael Pesendorfer II is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Royal Oak, MI. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, including prior work at Robert W. Baird from 2017 to 2026. 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, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic and adaptive model portfolios.

Christopher Scheimer is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Raymond James & Associates. Scheimer is also president of K1 Strategies, LLC, where he manages employees and markets insurance products. 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 services such as investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Philip Fluegge is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Spire Wealth Management, FSC Securities Corporation, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Oppenheimer. He is a 50% member of PNF Holdings LLC, an investment-related entity associated with GBU Life, a fraternal organization offering fixed annuities. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on customized, primarily long-term portfolios that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, and various other investment vehicles.

James Barone is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Warren, MI, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2020, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Infinex Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in agricultural activities as a farm rental owner in Coldwater, MI. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, providing various investment strategies with options such as SMA models, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Cameron Kennedy is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Axa Advisors and Cambridge Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board trustee for CATCH, a nonprofit organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to both institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Brian Laurain is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience, all at Hantz Financial Services since 2012. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm uses ETF-based model portfolios alongside third-party money managers and employs an asset-allocation framework with periodic rebalancing, automated tax-loss harvesting, and technology partnerships to support its investment approach.

Michael Mestdagh is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2021. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Mestdagh also founded Mestdagh Wealth Management, which focuses on retirement planning and life insurance. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management, including historically notable market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Kevin Bates is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Financial, Cambridge Financial Services, and Axa Advisors over his career. Bates serves as a board member of the Van Norman Lake Improvement Board, where he participates in biannual meetings regarding the lake’s condition. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports complex investment products within its supervisory framework.

Gregory Miller is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Charles Vercellone is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at Wealth Strategies Group, LLC and Sigma Planning Corp. He serves as an ambassador for the Troy Chamber of Commerce, participating in member outreach and networking events. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading and structured products.

Andreen Yousif is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rochester Hills, MI. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including positions at Citizens Bank and Pruco Securities LLC. Yousif is also a notary who occasionally notarizes documents for Citizens clients. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both digital and managed account advisory options while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.