Brendan La Charite is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Alliance Beverage Distributing and Grand Valley State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm employs diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios with asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, and it offers a broad range of services including financial planning, wealth management, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated agencies.

Jarred Height Kaplan is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2026, he worked at Jets Pizza for seven years and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including HK Vending Co LLC and Hk Properties and Management LLC. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets.

Margaret Cull is a ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. She holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Southfield, MI. 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, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform offering diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios, financial planning, and a range of wealth management services.

Joseph Budd is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Budd, Melone & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Budd is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. Independent Advisor Alliance works with a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes a network model with independent advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Natalie Brent is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, SageView Advisory Group, First Allied Securities, and Bloomfield Hills Financial. She is manager and owner of Bloomfield Hills Advisory, a wealth management firm providing financial planning, retirement planning, and wealth management services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and delivers services such as investment management, retirement plan consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory, utilizing multiple platforms and custodians to accommodate client needs.

Douglas Krug is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Reliable Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he is licensed as a real estate agent, working in mortgage and real estate services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides access to third-party asset managers and turnkey asset management platforms, delivering advisory solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Connor Sonnier is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, Sonnier worked at Dunhams Sports and Home Depot and spent six years at Saginaw Valley State. 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 assets. The firm employs a diversified, ETF-centered investment approach supplemented by access to third-party managers and tax-aware strategies, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and other financial services.

Michael Pesendorfer II is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Robert W. Baird for eight years. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) plans. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by a dedicated Investment Management & Research team.

Donovan Cizek is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Stonebridge Financial Partners, and Capital Group - American Funds. He also provides administrative support to NewEdge Advisors. 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 services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support client and advisor needs.

Tyler Wancket is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2015. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, and it offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

Danielle Serlin is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with eight years of industry experience. She has held multiple roles across several firms, including City Center Advisors, LLC and CoreCap Advisors, Inc., before joining Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a broad client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of model allocations and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and conducting research through multiple analytical methods and due diligence processes.

Wallace Rutkowski is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and MariPau Wealth Management. Rutkowski serves as CFO and Investment Committee Member for Walsh College, where he is involved in overseeing accounting and contributing to investment decisions. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a variety of model portfolios, utilizing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches managed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Anthony Yizze is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Monroe Capital LLC, Deloitte Consulting LLC, and Ayco Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs centralized investment resources and model portfolios, providing tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Karlye Byrnes is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with seven years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Emerson Wealth, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory practice, she volunteers with Savvy Ladies and Project 2 Detroit, providing pro-bono financial coaching and advice. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal portfolio team and an Investment Committee, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside its investment solutions.

Adam Pawloski is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Telemus Capital, LLC and Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC. He is based in Southfield, MI. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach utilizing proprietary models and risk management techniques, offering a wide range of strategies through separately managed accounts.

Cooper Drouillard is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dudley's and La Folie. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and 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 employs diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, retirement consulting, mortgage brokerage, and insurance through its affiliated agencies.

Kevin Filthaut is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and fee-based advisory services. The firm offers various investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios, serving individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Robert Bluestein is a financial advisor at Corient with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Corient and affiliated firms since 2022, following over three decades at R.H. Bluestein & Co LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers, and offers specialized services through affiliates such as family office and trust services.

Steven Mezzo is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, infinex Investments, Inc., and Flagstar Bank. Mezzo is based in Rochester Hills, MI. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing. The firm’s approach includes third-party delegation for portfolio implementation and is currently available as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees.

Christopher Scheimer is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Raymond James & Associates. Scheimer is also president of K1 Strategies, LLC, where he manages employees and markets insurance products. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.