Richard Lesley Jr. is a financial advisor at SPC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation for 25 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a limited power of attorney for his mother. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through a large network of advisors and offers various account programs with custody and execution services primarily through Fidelity/NFS.

Heather Kilbourne is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2023, she worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Blueprint Investments LLC, a real estate and auto business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated supervisory and review processes.

Matthew Desmond is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Dynamic Wealth Advisors dba Desmond Liggett Wealth Advisors and six years at Financial & Investment Management Group Ltd. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary models and algorithmic rebalancing, with a focus on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Donald Stellin is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Traverse City, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer, Hightower Securities, since 2011. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and customized indexing.

Matthew Bohrer is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mercer Global Advisors since 2019, following a 22-year tenure at Financial & Investment Management Group. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, using a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Amien Buyssens is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles in education and service industries, including positions at Northwestern Michigan College and Bay Meadows Golf Course. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios and third-party managers, combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services.

Matthew Doran is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at \u0026Partners since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Sage Wealth Planning LLC, Sage Consulting of Northern Michigan, and Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. He is also the owner of Sage Wealth Properties, LLC. \u0026Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA 3(21) consulting, retirement-plan participant discretionary management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers while providing ongoing monitoring and account reviews.

Matthew Conway is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Traverse City, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Ally Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has employment with Uber. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to various investment vehicles.

Theodore Rammelkamp is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Traverse City, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life, Prudential Insurance, and Dr Pepper. He currently receives trailing commissions from previously sold business with no ongoing solicitation or servicing responsibilities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Patrick Blume is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Traverse City, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2008. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform.

Michael Dib is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent eight years with Grand Traverse Pathology, LLC. Outside of his financial work, he serves as a junior officer at the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 597 F. & A. M., a fraternal organization involved in local community activities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Natalie Mender is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory career, she has been involved with Shady Lane Winery for over a decade. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm’s fiduciary-based model utilizes both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by technology platforms.

Christopher Radu is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a one-quarter owner of a local excavation and concrete business in Traverse City, Michigan. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a range of strategies and technology platforms while offering access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Kevin Russell is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has worked at Financial & Investment Management Group Ltd since 2002. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor strategies implemented through a combination of low-cost funds, separate account managers, and specialized programs.

Caitlin Falenski is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2011. She is based in Traverse City, MI. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee and board of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization focused on land protection. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment and consulting services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Madelyn Ambrose is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and West Shore Bank. Prior to her financial advisory career, she spent four years involved with Red Rooster Coffee & Community. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and a broad client base. The firm provides comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Dennis Prout is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Traverse City, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC for 15 years and operated Prout Financial Design for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, Prout teaches a class at Northwestern Michigan College and serves as president of the board for the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation. 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, consulting, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, using customized portfolios that combine internal management and third-party asset managers with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Christopher Minkin is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corp for 10 years before joining Voya in 2022. Minkin serves on the Board of Directors for the Traverse City Curling Club, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the sport of curling in the Traverse City region. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer affiliate that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external strategists alongside technology-enabled tools to implement investment recommendations, managing many accounts on a non-discretionary basis with client authorization.

Bruce Anderson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Sigma Financial Corporation and Cetera, spanning over a decade before joining Transamerica. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a high school golf coach at Grand Traverse Academy. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach relies on proprietary software and model portfolios provided by Morningstar Investment Management, with a focus on asset allocation and retirement guidance for a broad client base.

Matthew Breimayer is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Traverse City, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011 and has additional experience with various insurance carriers dating back to 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Breimayer is the president and owner of Right Path College & Career Planning, a company that assists families with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, and college selection. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and integrates broker-dealer relationships within its service model.