Christopher Root is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working with Williams & Company Financial Services and has a background in education spanning over two decades. Root is also involved with the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel in retirement planning. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

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 with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at the University of Michigan - Dearborn and has experience in catering and outdoor services. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm emphasizes ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and automated tax-loss harvesting, and integrates advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Samantha Cornish is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2015, with additional roles at Indica LLC, Core Collective LLC, and other firms. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party money managers and incorporates technology-driven solutions such as automated tax-loss harvesting and AI-assisted data aggregation.

Genevra Mitrovich is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at Equitable Advisors and as an independent contractor. Outside of financial advising, she works as a group fitness instructor at Powerhouse Gym and provides consulting and training services through Mitrovich Consulting LLC. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model and integrates services from affiliated entities including KeyCorp affiliates, offering a range of wrap-fee programs and ancillary insurance products.

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.

Timothy Narva is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2013, following prior roles at Walnut Street Securities, Inc. and Valic Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains an insurance representative role handling residual income and service for fixed insurance accounts. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, including educators in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through both firm-managed and third-party models, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

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.

Justin Diesbourg is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a licensed foster parent through Catholic Social Services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer firm that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to structure client relationships, often managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Gary Niemczak is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Great American Advisors, Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation, and Security First Group, Inc. He also acts as an insurance agent providing fixed annuities and life insurance through other business activities. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a long history of working with educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house investment management team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Ryan Quinn is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Keith Rybak is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His prior work includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Wasserman Wealth Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with tax and fee sensitivity, using a range of active and passive strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax situations.

Ruth Impastato is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Telemus Capital, LLC. Prior to her advisory career, she held various roles including at Kroger and Tanglewood Golf Course. 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 employs a long-term investment approach with tax and fee sensitivity, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, private funds, and tactical overlays, with portfolios customized to client needs.

Jamie Racine is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. 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 emphasizes ETF-based model portfolios with a multi-gear risk framework, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and operates with a combination of advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance activities.

Michael Reid is a ChFC® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 1998 and has been with JRH Financial Services since 2002. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm focuses on ETF-based model portfolios with multiple risk levels and integrates third-party money managers, unified managed accounts, and Direct Indexing, combining advisory and broker-dealer services with mortgage and insurance offerings.

Kristiana Shipway is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2013 and previously worked at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. Shipway operates out of Northville, MI. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional clients, offering advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture model that integrates multiple platforms and managers.

Derek Veginski is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2012. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, 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 across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and is noted for its combination of advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, insurance, and private fund management activities.

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.

Daniel Mckenna is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. He has worked at Hantz Financial since 2004. Hantz Financial Services 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, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and integrates advisory and broker-dealer activities with mortgage and insurance product sales.