Patrick Patin is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Summit Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for a combined total of eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a future minority owner of TIGER SOFTWARE, a stock ranking software business he is updating to a cloud-based platform. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and serves around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a mix of discretionary and consultative investment management approaches, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments.

John Kohout is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and USA Financial Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Kohout is a junior partner at Hudson Agency LLC, where he manages agents and client accounts in life and health insurance. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $1.07 billion across a multi-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars, utilizing tailored investment plans that emphasize exchange-traded products and a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory-based analysis.

Karen Kittrell is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Soltis, she worked at Future Benefits Corporation from 2016 to 2020. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm employs a manager selection and portfolio construction process that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Rebecca Abel is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020 and has been with Strategic Blueprint, LLC and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2020. Outside of financial advising, she owns Dvine Cookies LLC, a cookie company. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars, utilizing customized, goal-based strategies and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jeffrey Core is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company in Livonia, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise, Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach, combining third-party and proprietary models, and sponsors multiple wrap-fee programs through the Envestnet MAS platform.

Michael Gomez is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of advising, he also serves as a notary. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory platform and managed accounts while maintaining broker-dealer and insurance agency operations.

Thomas Whited is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has previously worked at Mainstay Capital Management, Great Lakes Wealth, and Scottrade. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach emphasizing diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a mix of ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Mitchell Kennedy is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-licensed advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at SYM Financial Advisors, Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC, and the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to offer customized discretionary portfolios and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Jeremy Hershey is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, AXA Advisors, and State Farm. Outside of finance, he is writing and illustrating a children's book that will be available on Amazon. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that combines third-party and affiliate investment strategies.

Alexis Wilkinson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer, Alexis worked at Chemical Bank and Myler & Szczypka, as well as gaining experience in self-employment and retail. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment strategy is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and specialized programs.

Gregg Fortune is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors, among others. He also teaches CFP courses as adjunct faculty and is involved with the Advanced Planning Education Group, which focuses on education within the financial planning industry. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a variety of program models. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and offers access to alternative investments and affiliated wealth and lending services.

Paul Tepatti is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, Tepatti serves as a police officer with the Carleton Police Department. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm provides clients access to multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers, including advisor-directed mutual fund/ETF models and separately managed account strategies.

Michael Detone is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Valic Financial Advisors since 2004. He also holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as the lead guitarist in a local rock cover band, SixFT Apart. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and supports a large client base through its 1,239 advisors.

Craig Dembeck is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Specialized Advisors, Secure Investment Management, and J.D. Mellberg Financial, where he also operates as a licensed insurance agent in a non-investment capacity. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic asset allocation models and options-enhanced strategies, while also serving as a sub-advisor and partnering with affiliated funds and external advisors.

Tamara Reeves is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., bringing two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lafayette Life Insurance and Ford Motor Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-owned short-term rental business and owns an LLC established for future real estate investments. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and ongoing portfolio management.

Danielle Mc Clung is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. She has worked with Bankers Life Securities and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and has prior experience in veterinary and assisted living settings. Outside of advising, she is a licensed insurance agent, selling life, health, and annuity products through Bankers Life and Casualty Company. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a blend of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Cory Kuzinski is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has recent experience working with the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel on retirement planning and has served at the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Prior to his advisory role, he spent 25 years with Lake Orion Community Schools and was involved with the Yankee Air Museum. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars, personalized planning, and separation counseling.

Julie Shemanski is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities for 22 years. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering various managed account programs and portfolio management options via Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange platform.

Donald Slankster is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and operated Slankster Financial. Outside of advising, he provides administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network. Private Advisor Group serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm sponsors advisory programs with access to third-party asset managers and maintains a range of analytical and trading approaches through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Stacy Blake is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, Inc. Blake is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform, incorporating various strategies such as mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, tax overlays, and direct indexing.