Marcus Smith is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. He currently advises at Advised Assets Group, LLC and has prior experience with Infinity Wealth Management, Inc. and Edward Jones. He is affiliated with Empower Advisory Group, which provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with certain individual IRA and brokerage clients. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and integrate closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Annette Vanderlinde is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Bloomfield Hills Financial and First Allied Securities. Vanderlinde is also a partner in CHHSZ Holdings LLC, which is the sole owner of 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, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs various investment strategies and offers family office services along with integrated tax planning and financial administration through its affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Anthony Ruda is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2018, following eight years at Wunderlich Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Pro Musica Detroit, a nonprofit chamber music society. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning, and maintains custody of client assets while operating both advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Haley Hernandez is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Savant Wealth Management in Plymouth, MI. She has been with Savant since 2021 and previously worked at Rocket Auto LLC. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation and actively managed strategies across various asset classes, supported by its scale and integrated legal, accounting, and trust affiliates.

Scott Fredrikson is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, all with Hantz since 2015. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within a single enterprise.

Kathryn Sloan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, where she has worked for 18 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios, third-party money managers, and Direct Indexing, integrating technology and multiple service lines uncommon among enterprise advisors.

Holly Whitney is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial since 2018, following roles at Wayne State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, integrates third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities within its enterprise structure.

Brendan La Charite is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 registration, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services in 2021, he worked in beverage distribution, higher education, and the automotive service industry. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and business owners, offering financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios supported by third-party managers and advanced technology platforms.

Margaret Cull is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 33 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Hantz Financial Services. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory and broker-dealer activities with mortgage and insurance product sales.

Connor Sonnier is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, Sonnier worked at Dunhams Sports and Home Depot. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management using ETF-based model portfolios, third-party money managers, and unified managed accounts, alongside brokerage, mortgage, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

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.

Ian Waldo is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and its affiliates for over a decade before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2023. Waldo is also the owner of Waldo Wealth Partners LLC, a financial advisory business. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Richard Rush is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining NewEdge in 2022, he worked at Private Client Services LLC, Executive Wealth Management, and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Wayne State University. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Tyler Wancket is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2015. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and is notable for combining advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance product services within a single enterprise.

Shane Topping is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and Michigan State University. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Ojie Alofoje is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, having previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, PNC, and Turnkey. Outside his advisory role, he owns OA Investments, an LLC that acquires and flips properties. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program and other platforms. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, providing various program types and third-party portfolio management options.

Adam Pawloski is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, Telemus Capital, LLC, and Raymond James & Associates. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm follows a long-term investment approach with attention to tax and fee sensitivity, employing both active and passive strategies, and offers customized portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax circumstances.

Cooper Drouillard is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dudley's and La Folie, along with work at the University of Kentucky and Western Golf and Country Club. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension plans, charitable and corporate entities, and business owners by providing financial planning, portfolio and wealth management using ETF-based model portfolios and third-party SMAs. The firm integrates advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities, and employs technology partnerships to support investment management and client service.

Quentin Mingo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AAA Life Insurance Company, Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., and AAA Auto Club Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kevin Filthaut is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory platforms.