Terry Sawchuk is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., and has been involved with the Michigan Senior Society since 1997. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and investment strategies, including proprietary retirement model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, serving approximately 14,700 clients with $3.33 billion in assets under management.

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.

John Rodriguez II is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Huntington in various capacities since 2020, with prior experience at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that combines third-party sub-managers, affiliate models, and overlay services, with portfolio management and administrative support provided through National Financial Services.

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.

Matthew Bunch is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Facet Wealth and Securities America Advisors, before joining TIAA-CREF. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized solutions managed under fiduciary standards.

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.

Paul Downs is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors and Auto Club Funds, Inc. since 2004 and has also worked as an agent with Agia since 2022. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary public in Michigan, notarizing documents as needed in the course of his financial advisory duties. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios with options for tax and ESG overlay services.

Marie Smith is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner. Her background includes multiple roles at Mariner as well as positions at Michigan State University and Kellogg Company. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers specialized services such as coordinated tax compliance and Core Family Office solutions.

Gary Niemczak is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2010 and has a long history in the financial services sector, including roles at Great American Advisors, Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation, and as a self-employed advisor. Additionally, he acts as an insurance agent providing fixed annuities and life insurance through Consolidated Financial Corp. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, using both strategic and tactical investment approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Emily Leshan is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Washington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC investments since 2013, including a period at PNC Bank from 2013 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Ryan Quinn is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Keith Rybak is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Wasserman Wealth Management, LLC and The Colony Group, LLC. Rybak has also operated Wasserman & Rybak, PLLC since 2008. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that blends active and passive strategies alongside private and registered funds.

Ruth Impastato is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Telemus Capital, LLC. Outside of finance, she has worked at Tanglewood Golf Course and has a background that includes studies and various roles dating back to 2013. Focus Partners Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering comprehensive wealth management, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory solutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis, with access to a broad network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Jamie Racine is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. 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, and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services.

Kathleen Lemire is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Troy, MI, and has five years of industry experience. She has worked at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company, since 2019 and has held positions at several other firms and organizations including Huntington National Bank and the University of Dayton. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of fee arrangements to tailor investment solutions, supported by the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem and specialized advisory programs.

Derek Veginski is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2012. 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 investment approach featuring ETF strategies, separately managed accounts, and unified managed account solutions, supported by affiliated businesses such as a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and retirement-plan consulting.

Michael Snider is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017 before joining Mercer. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Sara Al Obaidi is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Royal Oak, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank, Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program that uses proprietary algorithms to recommend ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program.