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.

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 previously at Gradient Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, 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 a third-party portfolio manager. The firm focuses on selecting and managing model portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments.

Alexander Wagner is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management in Metamora, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. He has related experience at American Retirement Solutions, LLC and TCF Bank prior to joining his current firm. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $117 million across about 396 client relationships. The firm employs a model-based investment approach utilizing fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, and offers ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, educational seminars, and access to third-party money managers.

Todd Hulliberger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Reliance Asset Management LLC and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Reliance Asset Management in 2026, he worked at Gradient Advisors for seven years. He is also involved with Senior Care of Michigan, where he has worked in insurance sales since 2006. Reliance Asset Management LLC provides co-advisory asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by working with a third-party portfolio manager. The firm focuses on model portfolios using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and cash instruments, with an investment approach centered on discretionary model selection and periodic client account reviews.

Joseph Vitale is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience owning and managing insurance and real estate businesses. Vitale also owns Trinity Realty Inc. and SSJ Properties, which are real estate-related ventures. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model-based portfolio management incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, serving roughly 396 client relationships with a three-advisor team.

Nicholas Harajli is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, United Wholesale Mortgage, and Best Buy. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $117 million across about 396 client relationships using model-based portfolio management and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Awwad is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, PNC Investments, Huntington Financial Advisors, and Cetera. Outside of advising, he is an adjunct professor teaching finance-related courses at Southern New Hampshire University and serves as Assistant Chief at the Goodland Township Fire Department. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team. The firm utilizes unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, focusing on long-term portfolio management with flexibility for shorter-term 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.

Jacob Porrett is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate entities, and business owners. The firm primarily provides ETF-based model portfolios complemented by third-party money managers, with a comprehensive approach that includes financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting.

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 a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2021 and previously held various positions including roles at the University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm focuses on financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios combined with third-party managers and advanced technology platforms.

Caitlin Draper is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has a diverse work background including roles in catering and education. Draper is currently employed at Hantz Financial Services and has previously worked at Sherrys Catering and the University of Michigan Flint. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and business owners. The firm utilizes ETF-based model portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and employs technology-driven tools such as automated tax-loss harvesting and AI-assisted data aggregation.

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.

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.

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.