Matthew Bowden is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial professional at Two Bird Wealth Strategies and a wealth advisor with CWM, LLC dba Carson Partners. Bowden previously worked at RFC Financial Planners and Ash Brokerage Corp among other firms. He serves as a board member for the Logan Elementary PTSO, where he helps plan and organize community events. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of partner offices and over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and sub-advisory services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee.

Michael Addor is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI since 1999. Hantz Financial Services serves individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, supported by affiliated banking, consulting, and insurance businesses.

Ryan Hocker is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Novi, Michigan, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and the Michigan House of Representatives. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based 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, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 1999 and holds a Series 63 designation. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven ETF investment approach supplemented by separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, and direct-indexing partnerships, while also offering fiduciary retirement-plan services and affiliated implementation capabilities.

Howard Meyers is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Novi, MI, holding a PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Detroit Tennis Club, a member-owned nonprofit tennis club. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Majda Suhail is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and multiple Citizens Bank entities. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, with activities spanning both discretionary and commission-based business.

Micah White is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, he held various roles with firms including Vanguard Advisers, Inc., and worked in delivery services for companies such as Uber and DoorDash. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience delivering food via Uber Eats. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with TIAA-administered employer retirement relationships. The firm separates planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to donor-advised funds within a vertically integrated investment structure.

Jennifer Jensen is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include long tenures at Sigma Financial Corporation and Parkland Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Jen Bacarella Photography as a personal hobby and serves on the board of a local non-profit supporting Saline High School’s track team. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering advisory solutions through multiple program models with portfolios managed via proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

William Mccurdy is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of Ann Arbor, TIAA-CREF, and Cornerstone Financial Services, where he also operated as an insurance agent selling annuities. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers access to multiple advisory programs and model portfolios supported by major strategists and utilizes a variety of analytical approaches to meet client objectives.

Teresa Gerhardt is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent three years with Retirement Income Solutions. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, combining in-house research with third-party manager allocations and providing specialized retirement plan solutions.

Jeffrey Zapolski is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC, he worked extensively with Fidelity Investments in various advisory roles. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party portfolio management.

Michael Carmouche is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Carmouche holds a Series 63 license and has spent over two decades at his current firm. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using ETFs, supplemented by separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services.

Mark Heisey is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of advising, Heisey is an instructor involved in educational activities through human resources departments and owns a tax preparation business. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Steven Deceuninck is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2020. Prior to this, he operated Sd Financial Pathways, LLC from 2013 to 2019. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach featuring globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options alongside financial planning, retirement, tax, and estate-planning support.

Griffin Jenkinson is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at The Weed Lady and held several roles at Landaal Packaging and other organizations. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $10 billion in assets through diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers services such as financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and mortgage brokerage.

Adam Smith is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2017 and previously was with Fifth Third Securities from 2015 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Grayson Richter is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Greenway Building Solutions. J.W. Cole Advisors is an enterprise firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through a network of nearly 500 advisors. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Charles Crandall II is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2023. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions in the food service and education sectors. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers expanded implementation capabilities through affiliated businesses such as a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and business consulting.

Peter Lenart is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at &Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Spc, Parkland Securities, and Sigma Financial Corporation. &Partners serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches utilizing multiple analysis methods and third-party strategies.

Robert Blalock is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., having also worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and Aflac. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a range of programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a broad advisor network.