Catherine Gearig is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and LifePlan Financial Advisory Group, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates both active and passive strategies along with access to private and registered pooled vehicles.

Anthony Geis is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities for 22 years. He is also a vice president and salaried employee of Comerica Management Company. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Nicholas Batschynsky is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Quantum Ventures and Jackson National Life, as well as academic roles at the University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University. He joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2026. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Gerling is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at FSC Securities Corporation and Michigan Financial Advisors Corp. Gerling is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banking institutions. The firm employs a manager-driven investment approach using both active and passive strategies, supported by a formal due-diligence process and third-party platforms.

Christopher Dziklinski is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuso Financial Services, DFCU Financial, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity. He also operates under the business name Artemis Wealth Advisors as part of his advisory practice. Private Advisor Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes technology platforms alongside third-party managers and strategies.

Alexander Mittag is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at White Glove and Lenawee Now, as well as involvement with the United Shore Professional Baseball League and educational institutions. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through various discretionary and non-discretionary methods.

Jennifer Bassett is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, Inc. Bassett serves on the board of a band at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with advisor-directed strategies.

Timoleon Nicholaou is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brokers International Financial Services LLC since 2012 and has been president of Consolidated Financial Management & Tax Service since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing multiple business operations, including a design engineering firm and an independent insurance agency. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and third-party platforms to support discretionary and model-based engagements.

Hollie Hodge is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her work history includes multiple roles at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as prior experience with PNC Investments. She is also a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, with a focus on both discretionary managed accounts and a digital advisory platform.

Jeffrey Rand is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory program utilizing ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, while also functioning as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Lala Winningham is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Troy, MI. She joined Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in 2026 and has prior experience working in the hospitality and retail sectors, including positions at Mt Brighton Ski Resort, Huntmore Golf Club, and Scooters Coffee. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary analytics and offers access to services such as Private Family Office programs and Alternative Investments.

Mahbub Jahid is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Chase, DTE Energy, FreightVerify, and Ford Motor Company. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a broad client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of strategic allocation models, manager selections, and implementation methods, supported by proprietary research and analytics within the larger Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Ka Lai Ma is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Farther since 2025 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, MML Investor Services, World Financial Group, Manulife, and Morgan Stanley. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds.

George Kontos is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, he worked with several firms including ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC and GLP Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Sonik Entertainment LLC, providing DJ, sound, and lighting services, and volunteers at St. Edith Catholic School assisting with events and school operations. 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 TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios.

Matthew Teetor is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2019, and previously at Ljpr, LLC for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, Teetor is a part-owner of Petit Farms, a Christmas tree farm in Lupton, MI. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charities, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Elizabeth Silver is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2009 to 2021 before joining Sanctuary Wealth in 2021. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of managed account platforms, employing multiple analytical approaches and maintaining a fiduciary standard when agreements are in place.

Richelle Durkin is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ljpr, LLC and multiple entities within the Sequoia Financial organization. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and comprehensive research resources.

Kob Yan is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 19 years at Citizens Securities, Inc. and two years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a nonprofit organization, Pokot Outreach Medical Missionary, which raises funds and medical supplies for the Pokot tribe in Kenya. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform, combining advisory guidance with third-party portfolio management and a range of investment options.

Robin Schirs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and previously held positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President Regional Operations Manager at Comerica. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of managed account programs via the Passageway platform, supporting diverse investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing.

Daniel Robinson is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Sigma Investment Counselors. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and trustee support, employing a blend of model allocations and third-party managers to meet client objectives.