Justin Bennett is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with ten years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bennett has worked at Commonwealth since 2014, returning to the firm in 2026 after a brief period with Select Financial Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, supporting advisors with both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Martin Swiecki is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently serving as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He previously worked at CIG Asset Management and related firms for 16 years before joining LPL Financial and Stratos Wealth Partners in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he holds a license as a non-variable insurance agent. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional investors, using an IAR-driven model that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through an open-architecture platform integrating numerous third-party managers and overlays.

Bradley Turnwald is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 24 years of industry experience, all with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. 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 supplemented by third-party money managers and uses an asset-allocation framework with periodic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting features.

Robert Markley is a financial advisor with SPC, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with SIGMA Financial Corporation for over 31 years and has a long career dating back to 1967, including work with Fidelity Union Life and his own practice. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in the sale of various insurance products through SIGMA Financial. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through several account programs, operating with notable affiliations among broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Malinda Choate is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bankers Life and its affiliated entities since 2012, including roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Bankers Life & Casualty. In addition to her advisory work, she is an insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create and manage customized portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Wendy Masen is a financial advisor at SPC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Sigma Financial Corporation since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she sells various insurance products through multiple insurance companies. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers and manages approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Brandon Matthews is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Level One Bank and Albion College. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners, offering financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services, and incorporates technology partnerships to support its investment and client service capabilities.

Reuben Daniel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2022 and previously at World Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he has an ongoing position at DXC Technology where he manages Windows systems and provides technical support. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Kevin Rogan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Legacy Wealth Partners since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with New Life Church of Ann Arbor since 2008. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management and compliance services, while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Deanna Mouat is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her previous roles include positions at Kaplan College, Foresight Capital Management, Baker College, and March Plating Corp. Hantz Financial Services serves a broad mix of individual clients, 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 managers and Direct Indexing, and integrates various technology partnerships to support its services.

Nikola Palincas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Jackson National and Gardner-White Furniture, as well as positions in education at Michigan State University and Troy High School. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios managed under fiduciary standards.

Kurt Steffen is a financial advisor at SPC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SPC since 2015, with additional experience at Parkkland Securities and Sigma Financial Corporation. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisors managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets.

Mykel Barnes is a financial advisor with SPC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2009. Outside of advising, Barnes serves as an area pastor with Christian Life Center/Stones Church and assists his spouse in her small business consulting. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisors managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets.

Ty Jubb is a financial advisor with SPC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked with Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2026 and is a salaried employee at Joseph Derrick Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a food delivery contractor for DoorDash and Uber Eats. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network delivering tailored and discretionary investment advice, and maintains affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies while partnering with Fidelity for custody and execution services.

Clarence Davis is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various entities within the Bankers Life group since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a unit field trainer, recruiting and training insurance agents for Bankers Life and Casualty Company. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Finch is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial advising and currently works with Carson Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services and Sigma Planning Corp. He co-owns a fixed insurance business and serves as treasurer and board member for the Financial Planning Association of Michigan. Carson Wealth is an enterprise platform managing over $50 billion across more than 650 advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services with an investment approach guided by a dedicated Investment Committee and supported by extensive custodial and technology partnerships.

Sean Latham is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2025. Prior to joining Hantz, he held positions at Rocket Mortgage and Ann Arbor State Bank and has academic experience from Grand Valley State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios alongside third-party managers and utilizes technology-driven asset allocation, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting strategies.

Brian Goodwin is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently serving at SPC since 2008 and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2007. He owns Goodwin, Lademan & Associates, Inc., which sells non-variable insurance products and manages office operations. Additionally, he participates in Amazon Vine, reviewing new and pre-release retail products. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers and approximately $5.66 billion in assets under management. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Haley Hegenauer is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mercer Advisors and held positions in education. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, along with retirement plan consulting and brokerage services through affiliated entities.

Richard Coates is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Valic Financial Advisors and four years with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion across more than 1,200 advisors, offering wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services with a focus on discretionary unified managed accounts and integrated model solutions.