George Herr is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked at Ford Motor for 30 years. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and other nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and tax management strategies.

Jonathan Hall 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. His prior work includes roles at the University of Michigan – Dearborn, Adam's Outdoor Services, Quality Kosher Catering, and Salem High School. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios combined with asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, while offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated entities.

Samantha Cornish is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Indica LLC and Core Collective LLC, before rejoining Hantz Financial Services. 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 and unified managed account solutions, alongside a range of affiliated financial and consulting services.

Gregory Downey is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and South Lyon Schools. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of services and utilizes multiple program structures, combining in-house manager selection with third-party strategies and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Dustin Leslie is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021 and is involved with Charles William Group LLC and Amplify Group LLC, including a role at Eastern Palace Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Paul Downs is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors and Auto Club Funds, Inc. since 2004 and has also worked as an agent with Agia since 2022. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary public in Michigan, notarizing documents as needed in the course of his financial advisory duties. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including 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 UMA models to construct client portfolios with options for tax and ESG overlay services.

Marie Smith is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner. Her background includes multiple roles at Mariner as well as positions at Michigan State University and Kellogg Company. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers specialized services such as coordinated tax compliance and Core Family Office solutions.

Ruth Impastato is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Telemus Capital, LLC. Outside of finance, she has worked at Tanglewood Golf Course and has a background that includes studies and various roles dating back to 2013. Focus Partners Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering comprehensive wealth management, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory solutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis, with access to a broad network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Jamie Racine is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. 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 and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services.

Kristiana Shipway is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling and servicing fixed insurance products through an outside general agent. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios through an open-architecture approach.

Derek Veginski is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2012. 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 featuring ETF strategies, separately managed accounts, and unified managed account solutions, supported by affiliated businesses such as a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and retirement-plan consulting.

Michael Snider is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017 before joining Mercer. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Sara Al Obaidi is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at several financial institutions including Fifth Third Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Citizens Securities serves a broad 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 offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, complementing its role as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Jacob Heuer 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 Weed Lady and Landaal, and he attended Central Michigan University. 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 and offers a range of wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, supported by affiliated banking, tax, and insurance businesses.

Dawn Clingan is a CFP® professional at Prime Capital Financial with 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and Portfolios Solutions before joining Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and family office offerings. The firm employs diverse investment strategies and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jake Tocco is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at several companies including Home Depot and Concordia. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting with an investment approach centered on diversified, ETF-based model portfolios and a range of asset management strategies.

Woodrow Glazer is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Brown Wilbert and Clinton Conservation. Glazer’s background also includes four years at Hillsdale College and New Prague High School. 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 a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services.

Matthew Wrenn is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and operated Gourmet Airfare-Detroit LLC. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture model that combines third-party sub-managers and affiliate strategies, offering a range of wrap-fee programs primarily on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Kayla Miller is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Antzia and Wayne State University. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors with approximately $10 billion in assets under management. The firm uses diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios alongside discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, wealth management, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated agencies.

Annette Vanderlinde is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bloomfield Hills Financial and First Allied Securities, among others. She is also a partner in CHHSZ Holdings LLC, an entity associated with Prime Capital Investment Advisors. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, trustee services, and family office solutions, employing a mix of core/satellite, thematic, and tactical investment strategies.