Jeffrey Rand is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory program utilizing ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, while also functioning as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Megan Stewart is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Design Strategies and United Wholesale Mortgage. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, 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 advanced technology platforms.

Jerald Hanks II is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Davison, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 23 years of industry experience, all with his current firm since 2003. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party money managers and uses an asset-allocation framework combined with technology partnerships to manage and execute investment strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan King is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Davison, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2011. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party money managers and unified managed accounts, and combines advisory, brokerage, mortgage, insurance, and private fund management activities.

Corbin Andres is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Gerrit J. Verburg Co., Baker College, ZCI Feed Sales, and New Lothrop High School. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm primarily delivers investment advice through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and advanced technologies such as Direct Indexing and AI-assisted data aggregation.

Steven Mezzo is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, infinex Investments, Inc., and Flagstar Bank. Mezzo is based in Rochester Hills, MI. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing. The firm’s approach includes third-party delegation for portfolio implementation and is currently available as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees.

Cortlin Marcinkowski 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. His prior experience includes roles at Credit Union One, Hantz Bank, Oakland University, and Suburban Ice Macomb. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, 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 integrates advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Matthew Essmann is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC, CoreCap Investments, LLC, and Cornerstone Financial Services. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm features a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Darin Louw is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and operating as the Principal of Advanced Insurance Marketing Solutions, an insurance marketing organization. He also works as the Life & LTC Director for Darcy Smith's Amerilife office and provides life, LTC, and annuity sales to individual clients. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers a variety of investment strategies through its turnkey management platform and wrap-fee program.

Dennis Walters is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 49 years of industry experience and has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Walters also serves as president of DC Walters & Associates and operates Walters Financial Group, an insurance agency handling individual and group insurance. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mix of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and features a corporate structure that includes insurance, broker-dealer, and investment affiliates.

Steven Cirenese is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Gwfs Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Brian Rener is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Rener is the owner of BJR Financial Inc., where he manages overall business operations. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing various analytical approaches and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jeremiah Morell is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2002. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners, offering financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage, mortgage, and insurance distribution through affiliated entities. The firm’s investment approach includes ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and employs technology-driven solutions such as automated tax-loss harvesting and AI-assisted client data aggregation.

Laura Clark Brown is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Continuum Advisorhy, Triad Advisors LLC, and Signator Investors, Inc. Additionally, she is involved with fixed insurance as a financial planner, using life insurance and annuities when suitable for clients. J. W. Cole Advisors is a large enterprise firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and third-party manager platforms. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap fee programs and incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, digital advice, and multiple custodial platforms in its investment approach.

Jeffrey Walters is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 11 years of industry experience and has held various roles within Ameritas affiliates since 2021. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Jeff Walters Photography, a portrait photography business. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individualized strategies across multiple program platforms.