Philip Michalek is the sole advisor at PDM Investment Services, LLC, an independent firm based in Lake Orion, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Michalek has led PDM Investment Services since 2005. PDM Investment Services advises individual investors, including some high-net-worth households, providing portfolio analysis, discretionary management, and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of strategic adaptive and tactical equity allocation, using proprietary rating models and a long-term market indicator to guide investment decisions.

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.

Michael Kastler is the sole advisor at Kastler Financial Planning in Ortonville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Garrett Investment Advisors. Kastler serves on the alumni board of Notre Dame Preparatory School, assisting with alumni activities. Kastler Financial Planning is a fee-only, state-registered advisory firm specializing in financial and retirement planning primarily for clients in or near retirement. The firm employs a predominantly passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering planning and investment management with flat-fee, tiered, and hourly billing structures.

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 Allen is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is the managing member and Chief Compliance Officer of Allen Financial Management, an independent firm he founded in 2010. He has worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he is also licensed to provide term life and universal life insurance services. Allen Financial Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and trading strategies to tailor portfolios primarily through mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

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.

Joseph Vitale is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management in Metamora, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has operated under American Retirement Advisors, Inc. dba Vitale Wealth Management since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Vitale is an owner and insurance agent at American Retirement Solutions and is involved in a real estate brokerage, Trinity Realty Inc. Vitale Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management and hourly financial planning. The firm manages approximately $101.8 million in discretionary assets, employs model-based portfolios with various analytical approaches, and maintains co-advisor relationships to implement select strategies.

Nicholas Harajli is a Series 66-registered advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial Services and United Wholesale Mortgage, and earlier held roles at Best Buy. Vitale Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management and hourly financial planning. The firm manages approximately $101.8 million in discretionary assets across about 383 client relationships, using model-based portfolios and multiple analytical approaches while maintaining co-advisor partnerships for select strategies.

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor. Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM). Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

Christopher Roumayeh is a financial advisor with SB Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at San Blas Securities, Capital Asset Advisory Service, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Team Renegade, LLC, a technology business. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with 34 advisors managing over $1 billion in assets for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis in client portfolio construction.

Michael Awwad is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, PNC Investments, and Huntington Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University and is an assistant chief at the Goodland Township Fire Department. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team model. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio construction using unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with ongoing oversight and flexibility for tactical adjustments.

Lonnie Mclane is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and ongoing involvement with Mid Thumb Insurance and Mid Thumb Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged with Estate & Tax Consultants, LLC, providing trust funding, tax preparation, and mortgage reduction services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority and a variety of analytical methods, while also referring clients to third-party investment advisors.

David Ne Smith is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and served in the US Army Reserve for 29 years. Outside of advising, he has experience with Allen Marine Tours and retired military service. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services including discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice through Guided Pathways, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Ronald Wiitala is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Virtue Capital Management, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC. He is also the owner of Witala Financial Services and serves as an independent agent offering gold and silver through National Gold Consultants. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement education, using model-driven strategies with a focus on economic data and active due diligence.

Douglas Featherstone Jr. is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Alerus Financial. Featherstone also serves as a Senior Internal Wholesaler at MissionSquare Retirement. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Jacob Porrett is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College. 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 alongside separately managed and unified managed account solutions, and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

Mark Prainito is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, The Huntington National Bank, and Florida Funding, LLC. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Konnor Robinson is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2021. Prior to his current role, Robinson held positions at the University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors with diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios, financial planning, and wealth management services, supported by a multi-advisor platform and affiliated mortgage, insurance, and retirement consulting services.