James Tafelski is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citizens Securities in 2017, he worked for 11 years at Fifth Third Securities. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, and it operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Denise Mathews is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2008 and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. from 2005 to 2006. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Anthony Forlini is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Institutions, Inc. He has held roles in public service including Clerk and Register of Deeds for Macomb County, as well as positions in state government and public works. Additionally, he is president of Design Financial, a health insurance and group benefits business. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a focus on delegated investment management.

Donovan Ciminelli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI, where he has worked since 2007. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, supplemented by third-party managers and unified managed accounts, while integrating technology such as automated tax-loss harvesting and AI-assisted client data aggregation.

Joseph Wietecha III is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has been associated with Lexington Financial and Commonwealth Financial Network since 1998. Outside of advisory work, he is a member and part owner of JAMAS, LLC, an entity involved in commercial office property management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser serving approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Michael Reid is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Romeo, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2014. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios complemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and operates a unique structure combining advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services.

Justin Russo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, having previously worked at firms including Sigma Financial Corporation and Raymond James. Russo is the Board President of Life Skills Centers, Inc., a nonprofit organization where he has been involved since 2015. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and consulting services, utilizing various strategies and platform integrations to support its clients.

Paul Wendling is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2001. Wendling also conducts fixed insurance sales as an agent from his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Joseph Yatouma is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience, all with Hantz Financial Services since 2005. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm utilizes ETF-based model portfolios alongside third-party managers, emphasizing asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and technology-driven trade execution and tax-loss harvesting.

Kurt Davis is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, National Life Group, and Mass Mutual. He is also involved as president of New Possibilities Medicare Solutions and New Possibilities Financial Group. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management firm serving a diverse client base through independent advisors. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services with a focus on non-discretionary account management and supports advisors through a limited-partnership ownership structure.

Michael Mcclain is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Hantz. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in A&M Site Management, LLC, a commercial property management business. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio and wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios and third-party strategies, combined with brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services provided through affiliated entities.

Emily Leshan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at PNC Wealth Management and PNC Bank since 2013, as well as at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and discretionary management with mutual funds and ETFs.

Brian Masica is a financial consultant at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 18 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hantz since 2008. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm uses ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party managers and technology-driven solutions to deliver financial planning and wealth management.

Thomas Papandreou is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services in 2011, he worked at Country Chef for 11 years. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and it combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Sara Al Obaidi is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm features a digital advisory program focused on ETF-based portfolios and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Christopher Maggard is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Mt. Clemens, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2006. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, featuring multiple portfolio management strategies and risk-profile customization.

Barak Henderson is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2016. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach centers on ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, while combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within a single enterprise.

Robert Mcclain is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2004. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Edward Harrison is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Empower Advisory Group, Empower Financial Services, and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a party supply rental business. 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 retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

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.