Lawrence Zimbler is a financial advisor at 4Square Advisory Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes extensive involvement with tax preparation and education through the National Association of Tax Professionals. Outside of advisory work, he owns a tax-related business that provides tax return preparation, advice, and continuing education for tax professionals. 4Square Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses client-specific Investment Policy Statements and a fundamental-analysis approach to tailor investment strategies, and it is affiliated with accounting and tax services.

Bassam Salem is a financial advisor at Objective Investments, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at InvestShares Advisor Group Inc., InvestShares, and Wunderlich Securities, Inc. He has been with Objective Investments since 2018. Objective Investments provides fee-based investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios using a variety of analytical methods and serves as a limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Daniel Ryan is a financial advisor with Daniel Ryan Financial LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jackson Financial for eight years before founding his current independent firm. Outside of advising, he assists with a family farm’s land leasing, taxes, and insurance, and works part-time in lumber and hardware sales. Daniel Ryan Financial LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, as well as consulting services for employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes pension consulting and participant education, managing portfolios using a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory.

Michael Kastler is a financial advisor with Kastler Financial Planning in Ortonville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Garrett Investment Advisors. He serves on the Alumni Board of Notre Dame Preparatory School, assisting with alumni activities. Kastler Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only advisory firm focusing on financial and retirement planning for individuals, particularly those in or nearing retirement. The firm employs a predominantly passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of planning services alongside investment management through a major custodian.

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.

Kenneth Schrauben is a financial advisor at Retirement Capital Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Horter Investment Management and Research Money Management, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns and manages rental real estate through Equity Pro Shop LLC. Retirement Capital Services LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a written Investment Policy Statement to document goals and risk tolerance. The firm employs a range of investment techniques including discretionary management, options strategies, and allocations to alternative investments.

Michael Prus is the president and founder of Scale Investment Group, an independent investment advisory firm. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Scale Investment Group in 2010, he worked at Freedom One Financial Group and Investment Counsel Inc. Scale Investment Group provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including ERISA-qualified retirement plans and other advisers. The firm focuses on low-cost, diversified portfolios using a combination of quantitative and qualitative fund selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with pension consulting and sub-advisory services.

David Patterson is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Patterson Advisors, LLC since 2005. Patterson Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio analysis primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and beneficiaries. The firm uses goal-based planning software and an asset-allocation framework to build diversified portfolios, emphasizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and serves a limited client base with a fee-for-service model.

Sean Ryan is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Moore Financial Strategies, LLC since 2013. He is based in Sylvan Lake, MI, and works alongside one other advisor at the firm. Moore Financial Strategies provides holistic financial planning and advisory services to middle-income individuals and families without minimum asset requirements. The firm employs a tax-aware, goals-driven approach that incorporates public research and client-specific factors to develop non-discretionary, educational advice, primarily delivered through flat-fee retainer engagements.

Tommi Harris is a financial advisor at Ecos Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Verde Capital Management for 15 years. Harris is also president of VERDE Insurance Agency LLC. Ecos Wealth Advisors is a small registered investment adviser managing approximately $65 million for around 120 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a multi-method investment process within a long-term trading framework.

Jacob Loucks is a financial advisor with Wealth For You Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and entering his second year in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Foguth Financial Group and Barnett Financial and Tax, as well as diverse experience in construction and manufacturing sectors. Wealth For You Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a model portfolio approach implemented through sub-advisers, combining client goal setting and risk tolerance assessments with a range of investment strategies.

Adam Hirzel is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stratus Advisory Group, Inc. since 2013. He has been associated with related entities including Stratus Financial Services Corporation and Stratus Financial Corporation since 2009. Stratus Advisory Group provides tailored financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individual clients—including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households—as well as small to mid-size businesses. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach supplemented by cyclical and technical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brian Hamel is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at RetireMitten Financial LLC and previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a principal at Blueforce Investors, LLC, a real estate investment and property management firm. RetireMitten Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and multi-generational families. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using stocks, ETFs, and index funds, supplemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis, and serves a notable non-U.S. client base with specialized cross-border retirement planning.

Rocky Istvan is a financial advisor at Daniel Krug & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with the firm since 2008. His career also includes roles at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, and G.F. Investment Services, LLC. Daniel Krug & Associates provides investment management and integrated financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $130.9 million across about 218 accounts. The firm uses a wrap-fee platform sponsored by AssetMark and offers ongoing portfolio supervision, educational newsletters, and retirement-focused seminars.

Jason Moore is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Moore Financial Strategies, LLC since 2005. Moore Financial Strategies provides holistic financial planning and advisory services to middle-income individuals and families without minimum net-worth or asset requirements. The firm employs a tax-aware, goals-driven approach using public research and client-specific factors to shape recommendations, operating on a fee-only, flat-fee retainer model and emphasizing educational, non-discretionary advice.

John Hirzel is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratus Advisory Group, Inc. He has been with Stratus Advisory Group since 2013 and holds leadership roles in affiliated non-investment related entities, including a tax planning and accounting firm and an insurance agency. Stratus Advisory Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-HNW households, as well as small to mid-size businesses, providing tailored financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach supplemented by cyclical and technical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Vita Romberger is a financial advisor at Ecos Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Foguth Financial Group from 2022 to 2024. Ecos Wealth Advisors is a small, supported registered investment adviser managing approximately $65.3 million for around 120 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a multi-method investment process within a long-term trading framework.

Gregory Neino is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at RetireMitten Financial LLC, joining the firm in 2024 after 16 years at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. RetireMitten Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and multi-generational families. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach with stocks, ETFs, and index funds, supplemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis, and offers structured financial planning including cross-border retirement strategies.

Erin Preston is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Patterson Advisors in Waterford, MI. She has been with Patterson Advisors since 2005. Patterson Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio analysis primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals as well as trustees and beneficiaries. The firm emphasizes goal-based planning and diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, operating with a small, two-advisor structure.