Richard Foytek is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2013. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.

Amy Lincoln is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Highland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Lincoln owns and operates Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall, a wedding and banquet center in Clio, MI. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts, with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

Eric Nahat is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hightower and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2017, following a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors. Hightower Advisors delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach centers on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and various investment vehicles.

Jennifer Shandler is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2011. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services with a focus on strategic and tactical asset allocation, investment consulting, and retirement services.

Casey Bear is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Farther and previously worked at KMG Fiduciary Partners and Cranbrook Wealth Management. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and employs bespoke allocations or proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Corbin Donaldson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Birmingham, MI. His prior roles include positions at Greenleaf Trust, Cetera Investment Advisers, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and Chemical Bank. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals and investment companies. The firm’s investment approach involves customized portfolio management supported by internal teams and governance committees, integrating proprietary and external strategies.

Isac Bush is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Program, catering to various investment strategies and client risk profiles.

Matthew Nelson is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hantz Tax & Business, Schmidt, Koning, Villorreal & Associates, LLC, and BDO USA, LLP. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual investors, corporate, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm focuses on diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios, asset allocation, and tax-aware implementations, while offering a range of financial planning, wealth management, and related services.

Raquel Rudder is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Rudder has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2008. Hantz Financial Services serves individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies combined with separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, supported by a parent company structure that includes a state-chartered trust bank and affiliated tax, business consulting, insurance, and mortgage services.

Kenneth Morris is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 46 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. He serves as Vice President of the Society for Lifetime Planning and is the author of the book *A Thought for Your Pennies*. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, compliance testing, and access to a broad range of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Melissa Santoyo is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CBRE and Maxim Healthcare Services. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm uses strategic allocation models and manager selections from specialized internal groups, offering a range of fee arrangements and access to affiliated Goldman Sachs capabilities.

Gayane Toukhanian is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco since 2017 and previously held roles at Academia Book Buyers and Huntington Technology Finance. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Benjamin Wicks is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he held positions at Bridge Business Credit, Lee Industrial Contracting, Kroger, and Michigan State University among others. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research, strategic allocation models, and a range of service platforms across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Nathan Hartwig is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments LLC, Citizens Securities, Inc., AXA Advisors, LLC, and Alliance Catholic Credit Union. Outside of finance, he was involved with Cutting Edge Athletics from 2014 to 2018. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that combines low-cost indexing with supplemental strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized infrastructure.

John Ursu is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Private Advisor Group, Millennium Wealth Management, and LPL Financial since 2013. Ursu operates under the business name Artemis Wealth Advisors for his investment advisory services. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing various investment strategies and coordinating custody and reporting through multiple custodians.

Jack Stephens is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hantz since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he held various roles across multiple industries, including positions at Detroit Catholic Central and Adrian College. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for the Detroit Catholic Central High School rugby team. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies supplemented by separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and it provides expanded implementation capabilities through affiliated businesses including a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and consulting services.

Sandra Scolari is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. Her work history includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance and Ohio National Financial Services. She is the founder of Raise Your Game, a non-investment-related business. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial and retirement planning. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets and supports a range of investment strategies and account-level services.

Timothy Giampetroni is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including SageView, First Allied Advisory Services, and Bloomfield Hills Financial. He also serves as chief investment officer at Bloomfield Hills Advisory, where he manages model portfolios and oversees partnership finances. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through a variety of program models, utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

Rohnne Saad is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Rohnne provides comprehensive financial guidance tailored to the unique needs of individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on developing strategies aligned with both short- and long-term goals, drawing on his expertise across various financial services. Rohnne's areas of client focus include college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, small business strategies, and sports and entertainment. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rohnne enjoys activities such as biking, chess, football, hiking, music, running, soccer, tennis, traveling, and watching movies. He is an avid Detroit sports fan and Michigan State alumnus.

Ronald Miller II is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at PNC Wealth Management. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Chase, and several other financial firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer for Great Lakes Bowling, a non-investment related activity. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only discretionary digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to guide investment in mutual funds and ETFs.