Reuben Daniel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2022 and previously at World Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he has an ongoing position at DXC Technology where he manages Windows systems and provides technical support. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Christine Burgess is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that separates point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Nikola Palincas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Jackson National and Gardner-White Furniture, as well as positions in education at Michigan State University and Troy High School. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios managed under fiduciary standards.

Haley Hegenauer is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mercer Advisors and held positions in education. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, along with retirement plan consulting and brokerage services through affiliated entities.

Mark Westermeier is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients often connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, utilizing a fiduciary standard and a mix of model and customized portfolios.

Logan Harkins is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and sports organizations, such as Lawrence Tech University and Soccer World. Hantz Financial Services caters to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios complemented by third-party money managers and utilizes technology-driven investment platforms and services.

Sal Vassallo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides 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 retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory approach separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and operates within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Stephen Royce Jr. is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. 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 offerings include a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a separate Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Kassem Atwi is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at DoorDash and the University of Michigan. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and technology-driven investment solutions.

Collin Korte is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Group since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Prep Baseball Report for two years. Hantz Financial Services serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, along with retirement plan consulting and brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Thomas May is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, and Western & Southern Life, among others. Outside of advising, he manages bookkeeping services for small businesses. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning, serving a large participant base with recommendations generally aligned with plan sponsor-chosen options.

James Park is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Ann Arbor, MI, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and DMT USA Inc, as well as a brief period at Carrigan Cafe. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory services including point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management with both model and customized portfolios.

Douglas Watts is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Vintage Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Biomeme Inc. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing comprehensive advisory services including investment management, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a range of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles.

Maggie Wagner is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Pearl Planning and has held roles outside the financial sector, including positions at the Berrien County Parks Department and Michigan State University. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits by offering investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a variety of low-cost investment vehicles and specialized programs.

Deborah Krone is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Vintage Financial Services, Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC, and Rehmann. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is a one-third owner of Elite Enterprises, LLC, an ice cream shop in Canton, Michigan, where she handles payroll and financial duties. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and tax management strategies.

Brian West is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, with 10 years of industry experience and more than two decades at the firm. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios and third-party money managers, combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within an enterprise structure.

Robert Eppler is a financial advisor at &Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Intuitive Surgical Inc. He is based in Ann Arbor, MI. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Vincent Guariniello is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at the City of Trenton and has experience in both academic and retail settings. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, integrating advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services under one enterprise structure.

Craig Blasiman is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm delivers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, incorporating an asset-allocation framework, periodic rebalancing, and use of third-party money managers and Direct Indexing.

Nicholas Parros is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth Inc, Jackson National Life Distributors, and Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is a professional wakesurfer who competes internationally and works with multiple sponsors. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active strategies with oversight by an internal Investment Committee.