Wallace Rutkowski is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and MariPau Wealth Management, as well as involvement with Rutkowski Financial and Rutkowski Law Firm. Additionally, he serves as CFO of Walsh College and is a member of the investment committee for the Walsh College Foundation. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a notable focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Anthony Yizze is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Monroe Capital LLC, Deloitte Consulting LLC, and Ayco Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary research, multiple fee arrangements, and integration with various Goldman Sachs affiliates and specialized programs.

Steven Mezzo is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, infinex Investments, Inc., and Flagstar Bank. Mezzo is based in Rochester Hills, MI. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing. The firm’s approach includes third-party delegation for portfolio implementation and is currently available as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees.

Nadia Daoud is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Citizens Securities. She also has outside employment as a Comerica Financial employee. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs on its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio management with options including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and direct indexing.

Daniel Hill is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and involvement with Ferris State University's Athletic Department. Hill is also engaged with The Burzynski Group, where he conducts insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Jordann Andrusiak is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2017 and previously held a position at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a manager selection and multi-manager approach, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Chad Bellows is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services since 2021 and spent 15 years at The Ayco Company/Mercer Allied prior to that. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging centralized investment resources and integrated services across affiliated entities.

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.

Terrence Babe is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. His prior roles include positions at Ayco and ThinkEquity, among others. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients, including individuals, executives, and institutional investors, employing tailored strategies supported by the firm’s extensive investment and operational resources.

Matthew Essmann is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC, CoreCap Investments, LLC, and Cornerstone Financial Services. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm features a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Steven Palazzolo is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 12 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, offering tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Darin Louw is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and operating as the Principal of Advanced Insurance Marketing Solutions, an insurance marketing organization. He also works as the Life & LTC Director for Darcy Smith's Amerilife office and provides life, LTC, and annuity sales to individual clients. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers a variety of investment strategies through its turnkey management platform and wrap-fee program.

Michael Zurek is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience and has held roles including Director of Client Relations at Nichols Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he coordinates Financial Peace University in Brighton, MI, focusing on teaching and coaching. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Dennis Walters is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 49 years of industry experience and has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Walters also serves as president of DC Walters & Associates and operates Walters Financial Group, an insurance agency handling individual and group insurance. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mix of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and features a corporate structure that includes insurance, broker-dealer, and investment affiliates.

Timothy Stephens is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2007 to 2021. Stephens has been with Goldman Sachs since 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored solutions including executive and personal wealth management, private family office support, and retirement plan education, leveraging centralized investment resources and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary managers.

Caitlin Schmees is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with The Burzynski Group Retirement Solutions since 2021. Prior to her current roles, she held positions at Armada Area Schools, Ascension HealthCare, and Common Spirit - St. Anthony Hospital. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning services.

Michael Bluhm is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored services including Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, utilizing centralized investment resources and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group.

Brian Rener is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Rener is the owner of BJR Financial Inc., where he manages overall business operations. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing various analytical approaches and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Brandon Mc Bride is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Deloitte and Streamline Athletes. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of McBride Youth United Association, a nonprofit organization providing resources and programming to at-risk youth, and he also engages in public speaking for RBC Bank. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom solutions, employing a variety of investment vehicles and research methodologies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Kelsey Zukowski is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for five years before joining Goldman Sachs in 2016. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses strategic allocation models and proprietary research while offering a range of investment platforms and services, including Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs.