Aaron McDonald is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2007 and Park Avenue Securities since 2019. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and proprietary platforms.

Kristin Nederveld is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and Rite Aid Corporation. 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 access to multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models and third-party portfolio managers, and is notable for its combination of municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Jacki Popadich is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 in Southfield, MI. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, 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, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory and broker-dealer activities alongside mortgage and insurance product sales.

Susan Brys is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2011, following earlier roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, and business owners. The firm uses ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and employs an asset-allocation framework with periodic rebalancing and automated tax-loss harvesting.

Gregory Zink is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera Planning Partners, he worked for Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. for five years and has over four decades of experience as a Principal and Accountant with MRPR CPAs & Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Board Member and Treasurer for Kiwanis Club Detroit #1, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm also offers tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services, utilizing a diversified investment approach aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Kelli Plumb is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2015 and 2017, respectively. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a combination of point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Turner is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz since 2017, following four years at XPO Logistics. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Turner provides advisory services within a firm that serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. Hantz Financial Services delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services with technology partnerships that support its offerings.

Janet Meredith is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2005. 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 supplemented by third-party money managers and employs an asset-allocation framework with periodic rebalancing and automated tax-loss harvesting options.

Andrew Scriver is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 1999. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, third-party money managers, and unified managed accounts, combining advisory and broker-dealer services alongside mortgage and insurance product sales.

Bradley Jones is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Strickler Jones Financial Group and currently owns and operates Jones Retirement Advisors, LLC, focusing on insurance sales and financial advisory services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, supporting its large client base through a platform-oriented approach.

Michael Martell is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. 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 delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and direct indexing, combining advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities in a single enterprise.

Bryce Monroe is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wolverine Water and Kamins Parts Plus. His background also includes positions in education at the University of Michigan and local schools. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, retirement consulting, and related brokerage and insurance services.

Erick Palacios Cruz is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has experience at Fifth Third Bank dating back to 2021. His background includes roles in public offices and educational institutions. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types, including managed accounts and separately managed accounts, supported by Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange platform.

Matthew Bailey is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles since 2016, including positions at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base of individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, providing access to mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Christopher Baccella is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Heber Fuger Wendin, Alan B. Lancz & Associates, and Old National Wealth Management. Baccella serves on the Board of Directors for Banker's Retirement Service, a 401(k) plan for community bankers in Michigan. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, implementing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house and third-party resources.

Rebecca Papas is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has been associated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advising, she is the owner and manager of Iota Group, LLC, a marketing firm that assists small businesses with marketing strategies and advertising. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and consulting, offering tailored asset allocations using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods. The firm provides both wrap and non-wrap programs, often incorporating outside managers, and operates as part of a group with ties to mortgage and insurance businesses.

Thomas Baker is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2010 and also maintains a longstanding role at Great American Advisors, Inc., along with over three decades as a self-employed insurance agent. In addition to his advisory work, Baker operates an independent insurance agency specializing in multi-line property and casualty, life insurance, and fixed annuities. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing in-house investment research alongside third-party managers, and maintains a fiduciary role in ERISA and retirement advice.

Jeffrey Freeberg is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Midwest Capital Advisors, Sagepoint Financial, Peacehaven Advisory Group, Action Institute, Gallo Sales Company, and Hillsdale College. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, providing services including 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 attention to tax and fee sensitivity, using a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, private funds, and tactical overlays, customizing portfolios based on client risk tolerance and circumstances.

Antonio Natale is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including four years at Curian Capital, LLC before joining Hantz Financial Services in 2015. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member and consultant for Photon Insights, Inc., a software company, where he advises on sales, distribution, user interface, and revenue. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across five risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and integrates advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services alongside private fund management and technology partnerships.

Eric Burt is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He 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 focuses on financial planning and wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers, employing an asset-allocation framework with periodic rebalancing and automated tax-loss harvesting.