John Kamal is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial services to small business owners, pilots, and corporate executives. He applies his entrepreneurial background to help clients identify efficiencies and reduce operational costs in their businesses, as well as assist with succession and retirement planning. His client focus includes areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy and liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has experience in individual and corporate investment strategy and emphasizes helping clients manage their money and retirement assets effectively. Outside of his professional role, John engages in adventure sports, basketball, biking, boating, boxing, football, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Alicia Kelley is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Flagstar Bank. She is also involved with Fortitude Financial Partners, providing investment services through Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of over 100 investment adviser representatives.

Zachary Williams is a financial advisor with Triad Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform, offering discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and financial planning services. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and diversified investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Micah Bush is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC., holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Foguth Wealth Management in 2026, he worked at American Seating Co. and Haworth Inc., and was a full-time student until 2022. 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 combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory analysis.

Patrick Patin is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC since 2023. Previously, he spent seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a future minority owner of Tiger Software, a stock ranking software business undergoing modernization to a cloud platform. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, with a platform that emphasizes both advisor-led monitoring and client trade approvals.

John Kohout is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and USA Financial Securities, and is also a junior partner at Hudson Agency LLC, where he manages client accounts and oversees agents in life and health insurance sales. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored investment plans utilizing exchange-traded products and a variety of analytical approaches.

Jay Pawlowski is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rocket Mortgage and Drummond Capital. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Mcinerney is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. Mcinerney has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and also owns Retirement Planning Partners LLC, a business involved in business expense management and the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and outside strategists and technology-enabled tools, managing many accounts on a non-discretionary basis while also providing discretionary management for certain wrap and UMA arrangements.

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 the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America, among others. Outside of advisory work, he teaches CFP courses as an adjunct faculty member and serves as managing director of Advanced Planning Education Group, which provides educational programs for financial professionals. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and solutions, combining fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and third-party manager selection, supported by platform relationships with Fidelity, Schwab, Envestnet, and others.

Paul Tepatti is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Northville, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes long tenures at Comerica Securities and Ameriprise. He also serves as a police officer with the Carleton Police Department outside of his advisory work. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program and multiple third-party portfolio managers. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor under the ownership of Fifth Third Bank.

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. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Hilldale Veterinary Hospital and the Michigan Animal Rescue League. She is also an insurance agent licensed to sell life, health, and annuity products. 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 employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Doyle Mosley is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Citizens Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Fifth Third Securities 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, combining third-party portfolio managers and direct management options.