Willie Berry is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Royal Oak, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and president of Willie Berry Ministries, a nonprofit religious organization, and manages Lifeline Transport LLC, a truck leasing company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

Allison Ardingo is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Allied Securities, Cetera Advisors, and Triad Advisors. She also works as an associate wealth coordinator with G&P Financial, supporting wealth advisors with administrative and operational functions. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of managed programs, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, utilizing both fundamental and technical investment strategies.

John Reeber is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on customized, primarily long-term portfolios that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Michael Gaches is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in medical equipment and pain management services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation only to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The firm employs algorithm-driven portfolio strategies managed by PNC and third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Samir Shah is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 14 years at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and integrated strategies across affiliated teams, providing tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support.

Melissa Fradenburg is a financial advisor at Farther with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Antonelli Financial Advisors, Stephens Consulting, and Raymond James Financial Services. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of a web and mobile platform and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Andrew Psilis is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with investments in mutual funds and ETFs and annual rebalancing.

Timothy Jervis is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He worked at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for 22 years before joining Goldman Sachs in 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, providing financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized services such as Private Family Office offerings and Executive Wealth programs. The firm employs strategic allocation models and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, leveraging an extensive ecosystem of affiliated Goldman Sachs entities to deliver comprehensive investment solutions.

Carl Rankin is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Scottrade and Scottrade Investment Management for a total of 10 years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Christian Mcgowan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance since 2019 and previously at John Hancock and John Hancock Distributors LLC from 2016 to 2018. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and retirement plans, with a focus on direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Stephen Japowicz is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, as well as teaching at Walsh College. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored wealth management solutions through an integrated financial services platform.

Patrick Noskey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, based in Troy, MI. He has three years of industry experience, including eight years with Oakland County prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential real estate property in Lake Orion, Michigan. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and delivers tailored advisory solutions through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies within a large integrated financial group.

Christine Fogg is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Capital Analysts and Legend Equities Corporation. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Brian Kurtz is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2007 and has worked at A.L. Williams since 1990. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and annuity insurance agent. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered firm that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, and supports a large advisor network with back-office and TAMP services.

Daoqi Yang is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including VMWare, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., World Financial Group, Inc., and Ally Financial. Outside of financial advising, he is also an author with over two decades of experience in book writing and publishing. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Jerry Rubin is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2017 and previously with Lincoln Investment from 2012 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is a 50% owner of JAZZ, LLC, a third-party administration firm focused on health insurance. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Samantha Cherf is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2015 to 2021. Additionally, she has been associated with Walsh College since 2014. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, offering tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Mark Carpenter Frere is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2018, with prior roles at Capital Analysts, Michigan Solar, and several financial services firms. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic portfolios and adaptive model strategies.

Kyle Rademaker is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previous experience at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. 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 and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Adam Tamburro is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, United Shore Financial Services, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics to tailor investment solutions and offers a range of services such as Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs.