Michael Lacombe is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2015 and also held a position at the University of Charleston from 2013 to 2017. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and technology-driven solutions.

Kelli Plumb is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2015 and 2017, respectively. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a combination of point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Turner is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz since 2017, following four years at XPO Logistics. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Turner provides advisory services within a firm that serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. Hantz Financial Services delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services with technology partnerships that support its offerings.

Hailie Quartz is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, she held positions in retail and service industries. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, and business owners, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm uses ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers, employing an asset-allocation framework with automated tax-loss harvesting and integrates advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Bryce Monroe is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wolverine Water and Kamins Parts Plus. His background also includes positions in education at the University of Michigan and local schools. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, retirement consulting, and related brokerage and insurance services.

Natalie Gordon is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously held roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Telemus Capital, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management, investment management, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Erick Palacios Cruz is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has experience at Fifth Third Bank dating back to 2021. His background includes roles in public offices and educational institutions. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types, including managed accounts and separately managed accounts, supported by Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange platform.

Christopher Baccella is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Heber Fuger Wendin, Alan B. Lancz & Associates, and Old National Wealth Management. Baccella serves on the Board of Directors for Banker's Retirement Service, a 401(k) plan for community bankers in Michigan. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, implementing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house and third-party resources.

Rebecca Papas is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has been associated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advising, she is the owner and manager of Iota Group, LLC, a marketing firm that assists small businesses with marketing strategies and advertising. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and consulting, offering tailored asset allocations using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods. The firm provides both wrap and non-wrap programs, often incorporating outside managers, and operates as part of a group with ties to mortgage and insurance businesses.

Jonathon Friend is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Michigan State University, and Financial Focus. 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 existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm separates point-in-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Eric Roberts is a financial advisor at TIAA‑CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA‑CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various managed account options.

Thomas Reid is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2018 and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and CCO Investment Services Corp. He also has experience related to extended travel in 2018. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients frequently connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while employing a fiduciary standard in its RIA services.

Dylan Kemp is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Livonia, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services LLC, he worked at Nike Community Store and Michigan State University. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm uses a multi-provider model and offers a range of wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services facilitated by Pershing.

Heather Gosnick is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She has professional experience in tax services through her ownership and role at Leverage Tax Services and Consulting, LLC, and is also the owner of Gosnick Legal, PLLC, a legal services firm. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory services with brokerage, mortgage, and insurance product sales.

Marisa Main is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a JV tennis coach at St. Catherine of Siena Academy. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Neil Weissman is a financial advisor at &Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a private real estate venture capital and private equity investment through Weissy Investments. &Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of strategies including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with services delivered on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Robert Mazza is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Albion College and Bilco Tool. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate entities, and business owners. The firm focuses on ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party money managers and employs various technology platforms for portfolio management and trade execution.

Kenneth Blanton is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Merrill for 33 years before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2023. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support personalized investment solutions.

Kale Hensel is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF based in Ann Arbor, MI, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Alexander Calderwood is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at the YMCA and has been involved with live entertainment as a partner in Oddrealityband, LLC, where he plays musical instruments and records music. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels and integrates third-party money managers, unified managed accounts, and Direct Indexing with automated tax-loss harvesting.