Mark Heisey is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of advising, Heisey is an instructor involved in educational activities through human resources departments and owns a tax preparation business. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Adam Smith is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2017 and previously was with Fifth Third Securities from 2015 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Robert Blalock is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., having also worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and Aflac. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a range of programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a broad advisor network.

Richard Strong is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Strong owns and operates Strong Ice Cream, a retail ice cream business. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with ETF strategies and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house consulting.

Jason Lambrix is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 20 years at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group, followed by three years at LPL Financial. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, algorithm-driven digital offering for employees that uses mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing and no individual security trading.

Christian Mcgowan is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at John Hancock Funds, LLC, John Hancock, and John Hancock Distributors LLC before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance in 2019. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Michael Lacombe is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2015, including its predecessor entity, and worked at the University of Charleston from 2013 to 2017. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, business clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven ETF investment approach supplemented by separately managed accounts and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services.

Daniel Senica is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC investments since 2012 and holds a Series 66 designation. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account launched as an invitation-only employee pilot. The program uses algorithmic risk assessment to recommend investment models managed and executed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Hailie Quartz is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Hantz Financial Services and prior positions outside the financial sector. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors with approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers a range of financial planning, wealth management, and consulting services, supported by a multi-advisor platform and a variety of affiliated financial activities.

Erick Palacios Cruz is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has experience at Fifth Third Bank dating back to 2021. His background includes roles in public offices and educational institutions. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types, including managed accounts and separately managed accounts, supported by Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange platform.

Rebecca Papas is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has been associated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advising, she is the owner and manager of Iota Group, LLC, a marketing firm that assists small businesses with marketing strategies and advertising. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and consulting, offering tailored asset allocations using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods. The firm provides both wrap and non-wrap programs, often incorporating outside managers, and operates as part of a group with ties to mortgage and insurance businesses.

Cheryl Pachuta is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at CCO Investments Services Corp for six years before joining her current firm in 2020. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary businesses, including a digital advisory platform that uses proprietary algorithms to recommend ETF-based portfolios.

Robert Mazza is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked at Albion College and in various other roles including at Bilco Tool and Triolet Lawn and Curb. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets for individuals, corporate, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios and offers services including financial planning, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and mortgage brokerage through affiliated agencies.

Michael Hatten is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Spikedmind LLC, a business focused on handmade art products and retail sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Kerry Kerch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory with broker-dealer and investment management capabilities.

Bryan Morgan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wyandotte, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years at Raymond James, including 5 years of industry experience. He serves as a board and committee member for First Step, a nonprofit organization, where he assists with event planning and fundraising and participates in finance committee duties. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Conrad Landis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Colorado Financial Advisors, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as service in the US Army National Guard as an infantryman. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services that cover areas such as retirement, education, and specialized planning needs. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients having flexibility in implementation.

Jennifer Sordyl is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ long-term financial goals. She works closely with clients across various focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and women and wealth initiatives. Jennifer employs a goals-based wealth management process to develop, implement, and review retirement planning strategies tailored to individual client needs. Jennifer joined Merrill in 2009 following her graduation from Central Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations, embracing the Merrill tradition of community participation. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys hiking, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family. She resides in downtown Detroit, where she explores the city and its dining scene.

Joshua Brucker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors LLC from 2022 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining a centralized due-diligence framework.

Daniel Nickodemus is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is based in Plymouth, MI, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in several nonprofit and community positions, including Treasurer of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church and board member roles with related organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across multiple areas without discretionary trading authority and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”