John Hantz is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI. He has been associated with Hantz Financial Services since 1998 and JRH Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president, CEO, and majority shareholder of Hantz Group, Inc., which oversees multiple affiliated business entities, and he is a board member of Photon Insights, Inc., a start-up analytics company. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios and utilizes a combination of third-party managers, unified managed accounts, and Direct Indexing within a structured asset-allocation framework.

John Gerling is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at FSC Securities Corporation and Michigan Financial Advisors Corp. Gerling is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banking institutions. The firm employs a manager-driven investment approach using both active and passive strategies, supported by a formal due-diligence process and third-party platforms.

Christopher Dziklinski is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuso Financial Services, DFCU Financial, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity. He also operates under the business name Artemis Wealth Advisors as part of his advisory practice. Private Advisor Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes technology platforms alongside third-party managers and strategies.

Alexander Mittag is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at White Glove and Lenawee Now, as well as involvement with the United Shore Professional Baseball League and educational institutions. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through various discretionary and non-discretionary methods.

Muriel Harris is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2024 and operates The Good Steward Insurance and Retirement Services, LLC, which focuses on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of her advisory roles, she has served as an Uber rideshare driver since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jennifer Bassett is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, Inc. Bassett serves on the board of a band at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with advisor-directed strategies.

Timoleon Nicholaou is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brokers International Financial Services LLC since 2012 and has been president of Consolidated Financial Management & Tax Service since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing multiple business operations, including a design engineering firm and an independent insurance agency. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and third-party platforms to support discretionary and model-based engagements.

Clarence Davis is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various entities within the Bankers Life group since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a unit field trainer, recruiting and training insurance agents for Bankers Life and Casualty Company. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hollie Hodge is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her work history includes multiple roles at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as prior experience with PNC Investments. She is also a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, with a focus on both discretionary managed accounts and a digital advisory platform.

Loren Del Monico is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles in construction and manufacturing-related businesses. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm emphasizes ETF-based model portfolios complemented by third-party managers and employs advanced technology for portfolio management and trade execution.

Jeffrey Rand is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory program utilizing ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, while also functioning as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Lala Winningham is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Troy, MI. She joined Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in 2026 and has prior experience working in the hospitality and retail sectors, including positions at Mt Brighton Ski Resort, Huntmore Golf Club, and Scooters Coffee. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary analytics and offers access to services such as Private Family Office programs and Alternative Investments.

Robert Stone is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Telemus Capital LLC and Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC. Stone holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

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.

Richard Coates is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Valic Financial Advisors and four years with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion across more than 1,200 advisors, offering wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services with a focus on discretionary unified managed accounts and integrated model solutions.

Tyler Inthisone is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at hemming& Wealth Management and TBA Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he is an agent for AGIA, selling non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, supported by a large network of advisors and technology-driven solutions.

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.