Cory Kuzinski is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has recent experience working with the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel on retirement planning and has served at the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Prior to his advisory role, he spent 25 years with Lake Orion Community Schools and was involved with the Yankee Air Museum. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars, personalized planning, and separation counseling.

Richard Foytek is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2013. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.

Joseph Beauchamp is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management, LLC, and work related to Grand Valley State University. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients. The firm employs customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and provides ERISA plan services and third-party manager oversight.

Andrea Martin is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Hartland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at PNC Investments since 2013 and had a prior role at Natcity Investments, Inc. from 2008 to 2009. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven portfolio strategies with mutual funds and ETFs, primarily serving employees through an online platform.

Ethan Jaworski is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in client service administration and insurance sales through Jones Retirement Advisors. 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 manages approximately $49.8 billion through a high client-to-advisor ratio using discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Sara Rogozan Deal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank throughout her career. Additionally, Sara is a notary public. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program and managed accounts, supported by its status as a bank-owned broker-dealer.

Miguel Wodkowski is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and PNC Wealth Management among other firms. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels, offering investment programs such as mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports a broad platform of portfolio management services.

Paul Petroff is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2007. His prior experience includes roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, employing multiple portfolio managers and strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Jennifer Ralston is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with the ChFC® designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked primarily with Executive Wealth Management, LLC, before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, utilizing customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jordon Lokatys is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2024, he worked at Equitable Advisors and had six years of experience with South Lyon Pizza Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Nathan O'Connell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and self-employment as a day trader. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Chad Marriott is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently affiliated with Carson Wealth and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services and The Vanguard Group. Marriott also holds an insurance agent role focused on fixed insurance products. He is part of CWM, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a model portfolio approach and integration with major custodial and technology partners.

Michael Machalicek is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA prior to joining Creative Planning in 2018. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, individually managed portfolios, and selective private market exposure.

Christopher Root is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working with Williams & Company Financial Services and has a background in education spanning over two decades. Root is also involved with the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel in retirement planning. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. He is also associated with Endependence Financial, where he is involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, supporting both advisor-managed and third-party models.

Marcus Smith is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. He currently advises at Advised Assets Group, LLC and has prior experience with Infinity Wealth Management, Inc. and Edward Jones. He is affiliated with Empower Advisory Group, which provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with certain individual IRA and brokerage clients. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and integrate closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Brittney Broich is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Brighton, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Edward Jones and Peak Brokerage Services, and currently provides retirement planning education for the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. Brittney also operates Williams & Co, a financial services business in Brighton. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and providing education, support, and participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation, economic analysis, and regular portfolio rebalancing.

Reis Bailey is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 certification and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Bailey worked in various roles across manufacturing, logistics, and education. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with services for Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm operates through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

Heather Aeschliman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Jones Retirement Advisors, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of Howell Rotary, Livingston County Catholic Charities, and Amber Reinek House, a 501(c)(3) home for women in recovery. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various specialized portfolio management and private market investment options.

Daniel Stasiw is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management based in Hartland, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Bankers Life. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses approved strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing. The firm’s approach emphasizes algorithm-driven enrollment and model selection within an employee pilot structure.