Robert Cesario is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Pearl Planning in Dexter, Michigan, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pearl Planning, he was a full-time student for nine years. Pearl Planning serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of strategies and third-party tools to customize client portfolios.

Melissa Joy is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Pearl Planning and has previously worked at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services, and the Center for Financial Planning. Outside of advisory work, she serves on the investment committee of the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. Pearl Planning is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting, utilizing a diverse range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Toni Wander is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at Pearl Planning and has previously worked at Stephens Consulting, Legacy Wealth Planning, Old National Bank, and Plante Moran financial advisors. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm employs client-specific allocations across various asset types and uses third-party tools such as the Pontera platform for managing held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Alec Waldman is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pearl Planning, he spent four years at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and one year with the William & Marie Carls Family YMCA. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for managing held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Genevieve Guys is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Asset Allocation Strategies, Northern Trust, and Standish Management. She also works as a conservation specialist involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, offering portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to deliver client-specific solutions and employs operational features uncommon for its size.

Alexa Kane is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She currently works at Pearl Planning, where she has been since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services, Mercer Global Advisors, and M.J. Smith & Associates. Pearl Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs client-specific asset allocations across a range of investment types and utilizes platforms such as Pontera for managing held-away accounts and outsourced trading support.