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.

Kevin Carey is a financial advisor with SPC in Ypsilanti, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. from 2006 to 2020 before joining Sigma Financial in 2020. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a large network of advisers and manages approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Richard Orbain III is a financial advisor at SPC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026, with prior experience at Sigma Financial Corporation, Sigma Planning Corp., and River Oaks Wealth Advisors. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through various account programs and strategic partnerships.

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.

Patrick Hassett is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He is also involved with Donadio Financial Services and Donadio & Associates Inc., where he provides financial services and non-variable insurance products. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Mark Oldenburg is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC since 2012 and also works with Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, he is president and sole owner of The Oldenburg Company, Inc., which operates as a third-party administrator. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services. The firm provides discretionary and nondiscretionary management options and maintains relationships with third-party managers while supporting a custodial platform for trading and reporting.

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.

Breanna Emmett is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Outside of financial advising, she coaches clients on adopting healthy habits through a health coaching business and works as a driver and pet sitter. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, focusing on managed advice and investment education programs that emphasize asset allocation, contribution rate, and retirement age guidance. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and oversight, operating at scale with approximately 301 advisors and over 200,000 clients.

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.

Ashley Jackson is a financial advisor with SPC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sigma Financial Corporation since 2008, SPC since 2012, and Parkland Securities since 2014. 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 supports a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary advice through various account programs, maintaining close affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

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.