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 with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at DVNN Boats and various positions in education and retail. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer serving 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 and offers a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and mortgage brokerage.

Laura Treanor is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, The Huntington Investment Company, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Grow Green LLC. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income and equity strategies tailored to client objectives.

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.

Donna Pribe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Heritage Planners from 2012 to 2021 and has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned Ohio notary. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

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 at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Quicken Loans for one year before joining Hantz Financial in 2017. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform, offering diversified ETF-centered model portfolios, financial planning, and wealth management 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.

Scott Fishel is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has prior experience at EP Wealth Advisors, Executive Wealth Management, and ECC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and discretionary portfolio management, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

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 CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He previously held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Sigma Investment Counselors. Robinson is based in Troy, MI. Sequoia Financial Advisors provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

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.

Nicholas Sutherland is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors from 2013 to 2021. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal investment team and combines in-house research with third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services alongside operational CFO capabilities.

Noah Krull is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia during this period. Outside of advisory services, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, providing wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs discretionary unified managed accounts with third-party model managers and operates with a large network of advisors supported by centralized technology and model solutions.

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 with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. She has six years of industry experience, including four years at Deloitte before joining Private Advisor Group and MHK Retirement Partners/SOK Advisors. Hensley also provides investment advice under the business name Standard of (k)are Advisors. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives, leveraging multiple analytical approaches and access to third-party asset managers and turnkey asset management platforms.

Renee Muccioli is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She previously worked for Credit Union One for 15 years. Hantz Financial Services serves individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and fiduciary services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-driven ETF strategies, separately managed accounts, and access to alternative investments, supported by affiliated banking, tax, and consulting services.

Craig Nikischer is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2004 and is also affiliated with Agia, where he provides non-securities insurance products. Additionally, he holds a Notary Public position. Valic Financial Advisors is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a broad network of advisors, employing discretionary unified managed accounts on Envestnet’s platform with an emphasis on centralized technology and model solutions.

Kimberly Eberlein is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated for 12 years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.