Kevin Laplena is a financial advisor at Corient in Birmingham, MI, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at R.H. Bluestein & Co LLC from 1996 to 2023. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments when appropriate.

Jack Williams is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Carson Wealth, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm primarily manages accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a comprehensive range of portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and sub-advisory options.

Timothy Schafer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Schafer is involved as a high school football coach. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms, managing approximately $15 billion in assets with over 1,900 investment adviser representatives.

Eli Durgham is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Waterford, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and executes investments via approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Mason Burkhart is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Hockey Services, Farm Bureau Insurance, and Western Michigan University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing roughly $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios combined with asset allocation and periodic rebalancing.

Ryan Laorr is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., based in Southfield, MI. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Michigan State IT and Michigan State University prior to joining Hantz Financial Services in 2021. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm focuses on diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios complemented by tax-aware strategies and offers a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated agencies.

Maija Rettelle is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at Bankers Life and Bankers Life Securities and has experience in both athletic retail and delivery services. Mariner serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax compliance and employer financial wellness tools.

Edward Meier is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Heber Fuger Wendin, Inc. and MADISON Investment Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as coordinated tax and Core Family Office support. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates in-house research with third-party managers across a wide range of asset classes and solutions.

Michael Machalicek is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA prior to joining Creative Planning in 2018. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, individually managed portfolios, and selective private market exposure.

Michael Leake is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wixom, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2019, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co for nine years. He is also involved in providing life, health, and annuity insurance advice. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Connor Kruse is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alps Distributors, Inc., Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC, and MassMutual Great Lakes. Outside of Sanctuary Advisors, he serves as an Investor Relations Associate at Clarkston Capital Partners, an investment management firm. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports over 400 independent investment adviser representatives who develop individualized investment strategies within a fiduciary framework, utilizing various account structures and analytical approaches.

Joshua Levine is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2026. He previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Telemus Capital LLC. Levine is a member of the investment committee at Temple Israel, where he oversees the endowment fund's investment management, and he also participates as a member of Weatherwood Partners LLC, an investment entity focused on various opportunities. Focus Partners Wealth serves individual, high-net-worth, family office, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using enhanced open architecture, combining multiple analytical methods and a diverse set of investment strategies.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he volunteers as a U14 boys soccer coach. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning and retirement plan advice through a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Morgan Warner is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have previously worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Plante Moran. Outside of finance, Warner has experience with Eastside Tennis and Fitness. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

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 at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2023. His prior work includes roles at the University of Michigan – Dearborn, Adam's Outdoor Services, Quality Kosher Catering, and Salem High School. 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 emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios combined with asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, while offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated entities.

Samantha Cornish is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Indica LLC and Core Collective LLC, before rejoining Hantz Financial Services. 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 supplemented by separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, alongside a range of affiliated financial and consulting services.

Genevra Mitrovich is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and as an independent contractor. Outside of advising, she is a group fitness instructor at Powerhouse Gym and operates Mitrovich Consulting LLC as a consultant and trainer. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and oversees third-party advisory products through ongoing due diligence and supervisory review.

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.

Dustin Leslie is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021 and is involved with Charles William Group LLC and Amplify Group LLC, including a role at Eastern Palace Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.