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Adam Laakko is a financial advisor at SkySail Wealth Management LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MassMutual MidMichigan. Laakko also maintains a registered representative role to service clients with variable annuities, mutual funds, 529 plans, and brokerage accounts. SkySail Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a variety of analytical methods and implementing both long- and short-term trading strategies. The firm requires clients to custody assets at Schwab Institutional and offers participant account management through a third-party platform.

How much can we safely spend? When should we take Social Security? How do we minimize taxes on everything we've saved? If questions like these keep you up at night, you're not alone. You've spent decades building wealth—now you need a plan to turn it into income that lasts. I specialize in tax-smart retirement income planning for families in-or-near retirement: Roth conversions, Social Security timing, pension decisions, and investing built for distribution—because retirement requires a different playbook than accumulation. How would we work together? It starts with a free Retirement Clarity Call where we dig into your situation and confirm we're a good fit. From there, we'll schedule a Blueprint Meeting where I'll walk you through your key challenges, opportunities, and a recommended strategy tailored to your retirement goals. You'll walk away with real clarity on how to lower your taxes, optimize your income, and retire with confidence—whether we end up working together or not. Tell me about your flat-fee membership model? Most advisors charge 1% of your assets—on a $2M portfolio, that's $20,000/year. I charge a flat $400/month for comprehensive planning, plus an optional 0.49% if you'd like us to manage investments. We start with planning first, and there is no requirement to move your assets to begin working together. No pressure. No hard sell. We're looking for long-term relationships, not transactions. If we're not the right fit, I'll gladly point you toward someone who is.

Eric Gritter is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Gritter Financial, LLC and operates Clearview Capital as a DBA. His prior experience includes roles at SmartPath Advisors, Strategic Financial Group, USA Financial Corporation, and Edward Jones. Clearview Capital provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a tailored approach documented through Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to manage a range of investment products and occasionally refers assets to third-party money managers after conducting due diligence.

Gary Knapp is the sole advisor at Cornerstone Asset Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Hudsonville, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Knapp has been with Cornerstone Asset Management since 2006. Cornerstone Asset Management, LLC provides personalized investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a planning-driven process, fundamental analysis for individual equities, and an efficient-market perspective, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

Steffanie Osborn is a financial advisor at First Dollar Saved LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at First Dollar Saved since 2023. The firm provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to individual investors early in their careers or new to investing. First Dollar Saved emphasizes passive, low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering a la carte services that include written investment plans, retirement plan reviews, and brief consultative sessions, while guiding clients through implementation without taking custody of assets.

Tammera Nevins is a financial advisor at Freedom Financial Consulting with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, she works part-time as a bartender. Freedom Financial Consulting is an independent, single-advisor firm providing portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach incorporates modern portfolio theory with technical analysis and employs a long-term trading strategy across various asset classes.