Melissa James is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Canton, MI, with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hantz Financial since 2004. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, 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 advanced portfolio management technologies.

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.

Brett Dulecki is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Leonardos Inc., Door Dash, Lawrence Tech University, and Grosse Ile Country Club. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios enhanced by third-party managers and technology-driven tools such as automated tax-loss harvesting.

Brendan Hunt is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2019 and previously worked at Hantz Tax and Business. Hunt also has experience in education, having worked at Eastern Michigan University since 2017 and at Jackson College from 2015 to 2017. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, 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 technology-enabled trade execution and tax-loss harvesting.

Jeremy Pugh is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amrock, Antonio's, and Olive Garden. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and other institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, supported by features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Benjamin Schottenfels is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group. He has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Ally Invest Advisors. He maintains a specialist role supporting Ally Invest customers in both self-directed and advisory accounts. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Peter Luther is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Canton, MI, with 16 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Hantz Financial Services since 2010. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios, supplemented by third-party managers and advanced technologies like automated tax-loss harvesting and AI-assisted data aggregation.

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.

Nathanial Chambers is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at New York Life and Speedway before joining Hantz Financial Services. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach centers on ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and employs advanced technology solutions such as automated tax-loss harvesting and AI-assisted client data aggregation.

Anthony Ruda is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2018, following eight years at Wunderlich Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Pro Musica Detroit, a nonprofit chamber music society. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning, and maintains custody of client assets while operating both advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Shane Topping is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and Michigan State University. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Nathan Beaudrie is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2020, with prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Advantage One Credit Union. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and supports a large network of advisors as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Quentin Mingo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AAA Life Insurance Company, Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., and AAA Auto Club Group. 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 select retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Stephen Rowley III is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Plymouth, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He operates Rowley Financial Solutions, providing New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, Rowley serves as a board member of the New Hope Center for Grief Support and holds minority ownership in a professional soccer team, as well as officer and board roles in regional and national Airstream club organizations. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm provides tailored solutions through various program types, integrating investment advice with insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Cameron Allen is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Canton, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fabiano Brothers and Saginaw Valley State University, as well as extended tenure at Hantz Tax and Business. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across various risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance product activities.

Donald Wylin is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Savant Wealth Management and was previously with Bdk Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Benjamin Zacharias is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Ernst & Young, Oracle, and LearnZillion, Inc. He is based in Detroit, MI. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $50 billion through more than 650 advisors. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients with a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a variety of tailored investment solutions.

Alexis Carpenter is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management, Alexis worked at LPL Enterprise LLC and held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at HCL America, Inc. and Maryville University of St Louis. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties.

Connor Mac Donell is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Great Lakes Coca-Cola and attended Western Michigan University. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios, third-party SMAs, and other strategies, combining advisory, brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services in a distinctive enterprise model.

William Williams is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co., Inc. since 1999. Outside of finance, Williams officiates youth hockey games and serves as an off-ice official for the National Hockey League (NHL). Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs with services spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.