Jacob Wasko is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Zhang Financial and Synergy Capital Solutions. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and provides a range of strategies across asset classes, along with integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Ethan Jaworski is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in client service administration and insurance sales through Jones Retirement Advisors. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $49.8 billion through a high client-to-advisor ratio using discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Monalisa Cottingham is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Comerica, and Morgan Stanley. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels, offering a variety of investment programs via the Passageway platform, including managed accounts and direct indexing strategies. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages a client base of over 46,000 with approximately $10.9 billion in assets under management.

Sara Rogozan Deal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank throughout her career. Additionally, Sara is a notary public. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program and managed accounts, supported by its status as a bank-owned broker-dealer.

Miguel Wodkowski is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and PNC Wealth Management among other firms. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels, offering investment programs such as mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports a broad platform of portfolio management services.

Steven Christensen is a CFP® professional at Mariner with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Green Leaf Trust for seven years before joining Mariner Wealth Advisors in 2019. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to provide customized discretionary portfolios and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon for an enterprise of its size.

Lisa Thuer is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at CWM, LLC since 2018 and previously spent ten years at Kabarec Financial Advisors, Ltd. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, variable sub-account management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a committee-driven investment approach with tailored portfolio solutions and extensive platform integrations.

Rachael Martinez is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has professional experience since 2021, including roles at Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, and Little Caesars. She is based in Waterford, MI. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers access to multiple managed account programs and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway platform, supporting a range of investment strategies and risk profiles.

Robert Gluch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Comerica Bank, and has additional work experience outside finance at Panera Bread. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies with a range of investment tools and services.

Nathan Moretto is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Novi, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and STAR Financial. Before entering financial services, he was involved with Liberty Church PCA and New City Church. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account. The firm utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and manages portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third parties.

Jennifer Ralston is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with the ChFC® designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked primarily with Executive Wealth Management, LLC, before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, utilizing customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

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.

Jordon Lokatys is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2024, he worked at Equitable Advisors and had six years of experience with South Lyon Pizza Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Michael Moleski is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2014. Moleski is also a partner and agent at Brass Ring Wealth Management and ELGA Wealth Management, where he provides investment advice. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm provides a range of services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and manages multiple third-party platforms with a client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Nathan O'Connell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and self-employment as a day trader. 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 to plan sponsors and participants.

Hollie Hodge is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her work history includes multiple roles at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as prior experience with PNC Investments. She is also a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, with a focus on both discretionary managed accounts and a digital advisory platform.

Ka Lai Ma is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Farther since 2025 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, MML Investor Services, World Financial Group, Manulife, and Morgan Stanley. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds.

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.

Tyler Inthisone is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at hemming& Wealth Management and TBA Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he is an agent for AGIA, selling non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, supported by a large network of advisors and technology-driven solutions.

Donna Pribe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Heritage Planners from 2012 to 2021 and has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned Ohio notary. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.