Ronald Jaster is the principal of Faithful Steward Wealth Management, Inc., an independent firm based in New Lothrup, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the treasurer for Maple Grove Township in Saginaw, MI. Faithful Steward Wealth Management serves individual investors and charitable clients with portfolio management, retirement account oversight, and recommendations of third-party investment advisers. The firm offers multiple investment platforms, including actively managed equity and options strategies, mutual fund/ETF portfolios, and a faith-based mutual fund option, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeremy was raised in Davison, Michigan and graduated from Davison High School. He is the son of an African-American Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam and Korea. His mother, a retired IT professional, is the daughter of an AC Spark Plug engineer who worked in Flint for over 30 years. After high school, Jeremy attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Personal Financial Planning and Real Estate Development & Finance. He was also a 4-year varsity letter recipient in football as a wide receiver. Fire Up Chips! Jeremy has been working in the financial services industry since 2012 and has been a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certificate holder since 2015. The CFP® certification marks identify professionals who have met the high standards of competency and ethics established and enforced by the CFP Board. CFP Board's Standards of Professional Conduct require CFP® professionals to act in their clients’ best interests. Jeremy lives in Swartz Creek with his wife, Carol, an elementary school teacher at Dewitt Public Schools. They have been married since 2015 and have two children, Harrison and Scarlett, whom they welcomed in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Jeremy enjoys playing and watching sports, movies, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Venegas is the principal of JDV Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Goodrich, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Venegas is involved in independent insurance sales, tax preparation services, and serves as a high school football and baseball coach. JDV Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management services to individual clients, emphasizing individualized asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm generally operates on a non-discretionary basis and often acts as a co-advisor when recommending third-party investment managers.

Kenneth Schrauben is a financial advisor at Retirement Capital Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Horter Investment Management and Research Money Management, LLC. Schrauben is also the owner of Equity Pro Shop LLC. Retirement Capital Services LLC serves individuals and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial planning, using a blend of analytical techniques and investment strategies that include alternatives and options. The firm operates as a small, solo-advisor practice offering a diverse and higher-risk investment menu.

Jacob Loucks is a financial advisor with Wealth for You Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Barnett Financial and Tax, Foguth Financial Group, and various positions outside the financial sector. Wealth For You Financial, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers to align with client objectives and risk tolerances. The firm also maintains affiliated insurance and tax businesses and co-manages approximately $65 million in discretionary assets.

Lance Arnold is a financial advisor at Reliance Asset Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and has worked at Senior Care of Michigan for ten years. Outside of advisory work, he has a background in senior care services. Reliance Asset Management LLC provides co-advisory asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by partnering with a third-party portfolio manager. The firm focuses on model portfolios consisting of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments, regularly reviewing client accounts to align investments with documented goals and risk tolerances.

Travis Maxon is a financial advisor at Reliance Asset Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gradient Advisors LLC and Reliance Asset Management LLC since 2022 and 2026, respectively. Outside of his advisory roles, Maxon is involved in insurance sales through Senior Care of Michigan. Reliance Asset Management LLC provides co-advisory asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by working with third-party portfolio managers. The firm focuses on model portfolio selection and ongoing discretionary management using primarily no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments.

Todd Hulliberger is a financial advisor at Reliance Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Reliance Asset Management since 2026 and Gradient Advisors since 2019. Additionally, he has been involved in insurance sales at Senior Care of Michigan since 2006. Reliance Asset Management LLC provides co-advisory asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by collaborating with a third-party portfolio manager. The firm focuses on model portfolios that use no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments, with ongoing discretionary model selection and periodic client account reviews.

Gage Harris is a financial advisor at Wealth for You Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Barnett Financial & Tax, Titan Wealth Advisors, and Rochester Christian University. Outside of his financial advisory role, he teaches piano lessons on a flexible schedule. Wealth for You Financial, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm implements investment strategies through model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, with a distinctive structure that integrates insurance and tax services under common ownership.

Parker Barnett is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth For You Financial, LLC and also owns Barnett Financial & Tax, where he operates as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of Parker Barnett Professional Building, LLC. Wealth For You Financial, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers to align investments with client objectives and risk tolerances, and also has affiliated insurance and tax services under common ownership.

Edward Irwin is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Security First Financial. He has prior experience at firms including Reliable Planning LLC and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he owns Reliable Portfolio, LLC, a publishing business, and Reliable Planning LLC, which provides business consulting services. Security First Financial offers personalized investment management to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, managing approximately $299 million in assets across around 640 family accounts. The firm operates on a fee-only basis with discretionary management, typically investing in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit using multiple methods of analysis.

Mark Herhold is a financial advisor at Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Security First Financial since 1999. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $299 million in assets for about 640 family units as of January 2026. The firm operates as a fee-only adviser with a focus on no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit, employing various analysis methods and managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

James Barrett is a financial advisor with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Acorn Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. He holds a long-term care insurance license. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerances. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party managers, and automated ETF portfolios through Betterment.

Todd Tarantino is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 63 license and is also licensed to sell life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through Ash Brokerage. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and offers access to third-party programs such as Betterment and American Funds.

Noah Morgan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2014, and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan owns and operates Ark Tax Service, providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services, and holds an Enrolled Agent designation. Acorn Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options strategies, and provides access to third-party programs including an automated TAMP through Betterment.

Benjamin Oliver is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at AE Financial Services, LLC and Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, Inc., as well as Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his financial advisory role, Oliver is involved in farming activities as a partner at St. Anastasia Farms. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and employs a range of strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and options strategies, while also offering third-party program access and multiple account platforms to accommodate diverse client needs.

Christopher Russell is a financial advisor at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Acorn Wealth Advisors in 2014, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Russell sells medical insurance products through Blue Cross of Michigan and Blue Care Network of Michigan. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to client objectives using a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and employs multiple account platforms to address diverse client needs.

Robert Puz is a financial advisor with Mainstay Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Team One Credit Union, LPL Financial, SPC, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Mainstay Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management and retirement-plan services to individual investors, trusts, corporate accounts, and workplace-savings participants. The firm uses a tactical asset-allocation approach and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing workplace savings plan management tailored to specific employer plan options.

Jeremiah Ludington is a financial advisor at Mainstay Capital Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mainstay since 2019, following four years at Zhang Financial LLC. Mainstay Capital Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.52 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirees, and workplace retirement plan participants, offering tactical asset allocation and comprehensive wealth management including dedicated 401(k) portfolio management and financial planning through its Mainstay Compass program.

Paul Austin is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mainstay Capital Management, LLC. He has held advisory roles at several firms including Insight Wealth Strategies and Farther Finance Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Austin tutors students preparing for the CFP exam through Breakthrough Exam Prep. Mainstay Capital Management provides wealth management and retirement-plan services to individual investors, trusts, corporate accounts, and workplace savings participants. The firm utilizes discretionary portfolio management and a tactical asset-allocation approach, with a focus on workplace savings plan management and servicing banking or thrift institution clients.