Ione Dawe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., having joined the firm in 2026 after three years at Ameriprise and 24 years at Comerica Securities. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with FO2, a cash management platform serving corporate and institutional clients. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering access to multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets.

Kenneth Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Birmingham, MI. He has held roles at Corient Services LLC, CIPW Service Company, LLC, and R.H. Bluestein & Co LLC prior to his current position. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach integrating in-house strategies with third-party managers, risk management tools, and alternative investments.

Dustin Rudder is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2013. 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 complemented by separately managed accounts and third-party solutions, and offers expanded implementation capabilities through affiliated entities such as a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and consulting services.

Maxxum Jirgens is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services in 2021, he worked at Ford and held roles at Michigan State University and Dublin Pub. 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 focuses on diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, retirement consulting, mortgage brokerage, and insurance through affiliated agencies.

Gregg Fortune is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms, including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he teaches CFP courses as an adjunct faculty member and leads educational efforts in the financial planning industry through the Advanced Planning Education Group. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with portfolios managed through multiple program models and custodied primarily at Schwab and Fidelity.

Christopher Wohlfert is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2010. 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 complemented by separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

Evan Dubay is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Neptune Holdings, Target, Fresh Thyme, and Eastern Michigan University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios with a focus on asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, while also offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, mortgage brokerage, and insurance services through affiliated agencies.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at Foreside Fund Services, LLC; Cetera; Wealth Strategies Financial Group; and Securian Financial Services Inc. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of portfolio strategies and combines financial planning with trust and insurance administration services.

Paul Namel is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2001. 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 entities such as a trust-only bank, tax and business consulting, and insurance and mortgage origination businesses.

Matthew Ward is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient in Birmingham, MI, where he has held various roles since 2022. His prior experience includes positions at R.H. Bluestein & Co. and AAA Life Insurance Company. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and continuous portfolio monitoring using risk management tools.

Brennan Ifkovits is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with five years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. His prior work includes roles at Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. and Jay A. Fishman Limited, Investment Counsel, as well as experience at Michigan State University. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and supports a variety of investment strategies including alternative investments and custom indexing.

Albert Pryka is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2013. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios supported by major strategists such as Fidelity, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.

Joseph Mayone is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Farther and previously worked at ERN Financial, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Before his financial career, he held roles at Bob and Joes Cleaning Pros and CBS Radio. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through both digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach utilizing proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, with a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and AI-supported advisor judgment.

Paul Tepatti is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, Tepatti serves as a police officer with the Carleton Police Department. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm provides clients access to multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers, including advisor-directed mutual fund/ETF models and separately managed account strategies.

Michael Detone is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Valic Financial Advisors since 2004. He also holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as the lead guitarist in a local rock cover band, SixFT Apart. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and supports a large client base through its 1,239 advisors.

Heather Ott is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2016. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Matthew Mitchell is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Hantz Tax & Business, MMS - AT&T, and Northwood University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors with diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth management services, supported by a multi-advisor platform and affiliated mortgage and insurance agencies.

Tamara Reeves is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., bringing two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lafayette Life Insurance and Ford Motor Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-owned short-term rental business and owns an LLC established for future real estate investments. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and ongoing portfolio management.

Thomas Ternes is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. He is also involved in a money market management role for Comerica Bank clients. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a variety of program types and third-party portfolio management on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, with a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and entities.

Julie Wancket is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., based in Southfield, MI. She has four years of experience at Hantz and previously worked seven years at Rohver Corporation. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and related services.