Edward Harrison is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and has experience in various service and hospitality roles. Outside of financial advising, he operates a party rental business providing event supplies and related services. 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 clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Jarred Height Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Jets Pizza and business roles with HK Vending Co LLC and HK Properties and Management LLC. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base comprising individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed strategies.

Joseph Budd is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Budd, Melone & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Budd is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. Independent Advisor Alliance works with a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes a network model with independent advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Derek Raymond is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2009 to 2013 before joining his current firm. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Preston Warren is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he has held various positions outside the financial sector, including roles in realty and hospitality. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, maintaining custody of client assets and managing a significant portion of advisory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Pesendorfer II is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Royal Oak, MI. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, including prior work at Robert W. Baird from 2017 to 2026. 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, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic and adaptive model portfolios.

Donovan Cizek is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Stonebridge Financial Partners, and Capital Group - American Funds. He also provides administrative support to NewEdge Advisors. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support client and advisor needs.

Danielle Serlin is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with eight years of industry experience. She has held multiple roles across several firms, including City Center Advisors, LLC and CoreCap Advisors, Inc., before joining Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a broad client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of model allocations and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and conducting research through multiple analytical methods and due diligence processes.

Anthony Yizze is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Monroe Capital LLC, Deloitte Consulting LLC, and Ayco Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary research, multiple fee arrangements, and integration with various Goldman Sachs affiliates and specialized programs.

William Scott III is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co., Inc. for 27 years since 1999. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs, including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory strategies spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Christopher Scheimer is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Raymond James & Associates. Scheimer is also president of K1 Strategies, LLC, where he manages employees and markets insurance products. 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, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Philip Fluegge is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Spire Wealth Management, FSC Securities Corporation, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Oppenheimer. He is a 50% member of PNF Holdings LLC, an investment-related entity associated with GBU Life, a fraternal organization offering fixed annuities. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a 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 various other investment vehicles.

Daniel Hill is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and involvement with Ferris State University's Athletic Department. Hill is also engaged with The Burzynski Group, where he conducts insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.

James Barone is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Warren, MI, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2020, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Infinex Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in agricultural activities as a farm rental owner in Coldwater, MI. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, providing various investment strategies with options such as SMA models, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Cameron Kennedy is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Axa Advisors and Cambridge Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board trustee for CATCH, a nonprofit organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to both institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Allen O'brian is a CFP® with 54 years of industry experience, currently with Oppenheimer since 2017. His prior roles include nine years at Merrill and two years at UBS Financial Services. He serves as co-trustee of a living trust with his wife, managing primarily equities and mutual funds. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services while maintaining custody of client assets.

Brian Laurain is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience, all at Hantz Financial Services since 2012. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm uses ETF-based model portfolios alongside third-party money managers and employs an asset-allocation framework with periodic rebalancing, automated tax-loss harvesting, and technology partnerships to support its investment approach.

Michael Mestdagh is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2021. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Mestdagh also founded Mestdagh Wealth Management, which focuses on retirement planning and life insurance. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management, including historically notable market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Kara Schab is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. She also serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company to support retirement plan account management. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with investment implementation generally handled on a discretionary basis by these managers.

Kevin Bates is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Financial, Cambridge Financial Services, and Axa Advisors over his career. Bates serves as a board member of the Van Norman Lake Improvement Board, where he participates in biannual meetings regarding the lake’s condition. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports complex investment products within its supervisory framework.