Paul Downs is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors and Auto Club Funds, Inc. since 2004 and has also worked as an agent with Agia since 2022. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary public in Michigan, notarizing documents as needed in the course of his financial advisory duties. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios with options for tax and ESG overlay services.

Justin Diesbourg is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a licensed foster parent through Catholic Social Services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting, delivering advice primarily through non-discretionary, recommendation-based programs.

Marie Smith is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner. Her background includes multiple roles at Mariner as well as positions at Michigan State University and Kellogg Company. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers specialized services such as coordinated tax compliance and Core Family Office solutions.

Gary Niemczak is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Great American Advisors, Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation, and Security First Group, Inc. He also acts as an insurance agent providing fixed annuities and life insurance through other business activities. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a long history of working with educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house investment management team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Emily Leshan is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Washington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC investments since 2013, including a period at PNC Bank from 2013 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Ryan Quinn is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Keith Rybak is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His career includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC since 2024, and 14 years at Wasserman Wealth Management, LLC. He has also been involved with Wasserman & Rybak, PLLC since 2008. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, family office services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Ruth Impastato is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previous experience at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Telemus Capital, and Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jamie Racine is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer that serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $10 billion in assets using diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.

Kathleen Lemire is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Troy, MI, and has five years of industry experience. She has worked at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company, since 2019 and has held positions at several other firms and organizations including Huntington National Bank and the University of Dayton. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of fee arrangements to tailor investment solutions, supported by the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem and specialized advisory programs.

Francesca Tucci is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she held roles at AdAdapted, Vuori, and Michigan Medicine, among others, and has extensive experience as a childcare provider. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by strategic allocation models, a range of fee arrangements, and access to affiliated Goldman Sachs resources and specialized programs.

Kristiana Shipway is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2013 and previously worked at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. She is also registered with LPL Financial. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Derek Veginski is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2012. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach featuring ETF strategies, separately managed accounts, and unified managed account solutions, supported by affiliated businesses such as a state-chartered trust bank and in-house tax and retirement-plan consulting.

Steven Guglielmetti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2005 and also operates under the name First Financial Planners since 2000. Outside his advisory role, he is president and owner of several private entities related to securities and real estate management. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers multiple program structures and discretionary model portfolios, supporting advisors who provide customized financial advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Michael Snider is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017 before joining Mercer. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

George Thibault is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, E*TRADE Capital Management, and CCO Investment Services Corp. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm combines discretionary managed-account programs with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Jacob Heuer is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at Weed Lady and Landaal, and he attended Central Michigan University. 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 and offers a range of wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, supported by affiliated banking, tax, and insurance businesses.

Dawn Clingan is a CFP® professional at Prime Capital Financial with 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and Portfolios Solutions before joining Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and family office offerings. The firm employs diverse investment strategies and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jake Tocco is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at several companies including Home Depot and Concordia. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting with an investment approach centered on diversified, ETF-based model portfolios and a range of asset management strategies.