Robert Stone is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and spent over a decade at Telemus Capital LLC and its predecessor, Telemus Investment Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office, and business management services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with an enhanced open architecture, combining active and passive strategies tailored to clients’ specific risk, liquidity, and tax profiles.

Mahbub Jahid is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Chase, DTE Energy, FreightVerify, and Ford Motor Company. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a broad client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of strategic allocation models, manager selections, and implementation methods, supported by proprietary research and analytics within the larger Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Ka Lai Ma is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Farther since 2025 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, MML Investor Services, World Financial Group, Manulife, and Morgan Stanley. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds.

Dustin Dagastino is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and Huntington National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with CreativeWeddingFind, a business he has been associated with for four years. Citizens Securities serves a wide range of retail clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program and a managed account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

George Kontos is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, he worked with several firms including ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC and GLP Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Sonik Entertainment LLC, providing DJ, sound, and lighting services, and volunteers at St. Edith Catholic School assisting with events and school operations. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios.

Matthew Teetor is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2019, and previously at Ljpr, LLC for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, Teetor is a part-owner of Petit Farms, a Christmas tree farm in Lupton, MI. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charities, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Kyle Bowerson is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2025. Prior to his current role, he has worked in a variety of positions including at DVNN Boats and Central Michigan University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm focuses on financial planning and wealth management using ETF-based model portfolios, third-party money managers, and offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services.

James Cody Jr. is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked within the Bankers Life organization since 2011, including roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent for Bankers Life & Casualty Company, selling Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. 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 employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elizabeth Silver is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2009 to 2021 before joining Sanctuary Wealth in 2021. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of managed account platforms, employing multiple analytical approaches and maintaining a fiduciary standard when agreements are in place.

Richelle Durkin is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ljpr, LLC and multiple entities within the Sequoia Financial organization. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and comprehensive research resources.

Shaun Holness is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial since 2017 and previously was with Quicken Loans. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach centers on ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and direct indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services.

Kob Yan is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 19 years at Citizens Securities, Inc. and two years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a nonprofit organization, Pokot Outreach Medical Missionary, which raises funds and medical supplies for the Pokot tribe in Kenya. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform, combining advisory guidance with third-party portfolio management and a range of investment options.

Robin Schirs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and previously held positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President Regional Operations Manager at Comerica. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of managed account programs via the Passageway platform, supporting diverse investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing.

Daniel Robinson is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Sigma Investment Counselors. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and trustee support, employing a blend of model allocations and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Mitchell Sovis is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Sovis also provides administrative support to NewEdge Advisors and is a licensed insurance agent. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent advisers, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Joseph Hayduk is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Troy, MI. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Burzynski Group, Hall CPA, and Suburban Bolt. 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 emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, using a range of analytical methods and strategies implemented primarily through discretionary model portfolios.

Robert Maks is a CFP® professional affiliated with NewEdge Advisors, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including CWM, LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Stonebridge Financial Partners. Maks serves as an investment advisor representative at NewEdge Advisors, dedicating full time to this role. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and centralized due diligence to support client and advisor needs.

Jordan Hensley is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Deloitte for four years. Hensley provides investment advice under the business name Standard of (k)are Advisors through Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and provides access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Bryon Niemczak is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously at Livingston International from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fixed insurance agent, providing fixed insurance product services. Lincoln Investment is an enterprise-level investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and oversees various investment strategies.

Renee Muccioli is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes a 15-year tenure at Credit Union One. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels and supplements these with third-party managers and Direct Indexing, combining advisory services with brokerage, mortgage, and insurance product offerings.