Smartthings MQTT + Aeotec Z-Stick USB

I have a 1st gen smartthings hub that i’ve been using with MQTT - it’s working flawlessly. Most of the new zwave devices i’m looking at are Zwave Plus / Gen 5. Is it possible to add an Aeotec USB Zwave stick to the mix to take advantage of gen 5 and slowly move away from smartthings?