Natalie Miller is the principal advisor and owner of Grit and Lavender Financial Planning, an independent firm based in Brighton, Michigan. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill Lynch, PNC Investments, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she provides non-securities related consulting, coaching, and virtual instruction for securities licensing exams. Grit and Lavender Financial Planning serves individual clients with services ranging from ongoing investment management to one-time financial plans and hands-on financial coaching. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and offers a subscription-style billing model with educational seminars and fee-based courses.

Craig Mckee is the sole advisor at XLM Capital Management in Dexter, MI, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with XLM Capital Management since 2003. XLM Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to high-net-worth individuals, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $96.5 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on individualized portfolios that emphasize direct equity investments and options, using active strategies and avoiding mutual funds, with client reporting provided on request or upon material changes.

Robert Laura is a financial advisor with Wealth & Wellness Group, LLC in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Synergos Financial Group, L.L.C. dba Osborn Wealth Management since 2009 and is also active in educational content development and workshops through Retirement Project LLC. Wealth & Wellness Group provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tailored portfolio management approach that emphasizes diversification, asset allocation, Modern Portfolio Theory, and fundamental analysis, managing both discretionary and directed client relationships.

William Winn is a financial advisor at Fiducial Partners LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Retirement Wealth Advisors and Newbridge Financial Group. In addition to advisory services, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering fixed insurance, life insurance, Medicare supplement, and annuity products. Fiducial Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm constructs portfolios using equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, emphasizing tailored strategies based on fundamental and technical analysis, active allocation, and risk management.

Brent Bell is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Bell Financial Planning, an independent firm based in South Lyon, Michigan. Prior to founding his firm, Bell worked at several financial services organizations including Tempus Wealth Planning, fpPathfinder, and Planning Alternatives Ltd. He also contributes to fpPathfinder by reviewing financial planning resources used by other advisors. Bell Financial Planning provides investment management and retirement-plan advisory services to both institutional and individual clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach using third-party managers and offers a range of financial planning services, including project, hourly, and subscription models, serving a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors.

Belle Eve Financial provides flat-fee, fee-only financial planning, retirement planning, tax planning, and investment management for women, couples, and families who want clear guidance and a trusted partner to help coordinate their financial lives. As a CFP® professional and CPA, I bring financial planning expertise and a tax-aware perspective to every client relationship. I help clients make confident, coordinated decisions around retirement and retirement income planning, tax-efficient investing and withdrawals, Roth conversions, cash flow, Social Security, equity compensation, insurance, estate planning, and investment management. As a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor, my advice is designed to serve your best interests. I do not sell investment or insurance products, earn commissions, or charge a percentage of your assets. Instead, Belle Eve Financial provides transparent, ongoing comprehensive financial planning and investment management for a flat annual fee. While I work with individuals, couples, and families, I have a particular passion for financial planning for women, especially those navigating career changes, divorce, widowhood, inheritances, retirement, or the responsibility of managing family wealth. Financial confidence isn't about knowing every piece of industry jargon. It's about having someone who can simplify the complexity, ask the right questions, and help you make decisions that align your money with the life you want. My own path has included growing up with limited means, navigating a significant financial windfall, building and selling businesses, retiring early, and ultimately creating a meaningful second career in financial planning. Those experiences shaped the practical, judgment-free way I work with clients today. At Belle Eve Financial, you'll receive personalized, comprehensive financial advice and the education to understand the “why” behind it—so you can feel organized, confident, and in control of your financial future. Based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area and serving clients virtually.

Scott Chisholm is a financial advisor at C&D Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Chisholm & Dames, Inc. since 1995. C&D Wealth Advisors, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a low-turnover, core equities investment approach supported by a proprietary economic model for tactical asset allocation and manages client assets on a discretionary basis.

Julie Quick, CFP®, BFA™, CDFA® is founder of Cultivate Financial Wellness, a virtual practice where she caters her services to helping women all over the US navigate the financial challenges experienced before, during and after divorce. Working with a wide variety of clients throughout her 25+ year career has taught her that financial planning is about much more than numbers—it’s about paying attention to the values, emotions and life experiences of each individual person. Women, in particular, face unique financial challenges. These may include the long-term effects of the gender wage gap, time out of the workforce to care for family members, and longer life expectancies - all of which can be compounded by a divorce. Julie harnesses her personal and professional experience to help women move from feelings of uncertainty and insecurity to financial empowerment. Julie lives in Howell, Michigan, with her firefighter husband, Jeff, and their dog, Luger. When she isn’t working she enjoys all things fitness, traveling and working on home-improvement projects.

Wyatt Flynn is a financial advisor at Lakepoint Wealth Partners in Highland, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Raymond James, and Mutual of Omaha. Lakepoint Wealth Partners is a state-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, pre-retirees, retirees, growing families, and young professionals. The firm employs a long-term, passive, evidence-based investment strategy focused on strategic asset allocation, global diversification, low-cost ETFs, and periodic rebalancing, supported by a digital custodian platform that enables fractional share trading and integrated reporting.

Michael Demeyere is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Summit Wealth Strategies Group, LLC since 2009. Prior to founding the firm, he was associated with Cynosure Financial, Inc. for ten years. Summit Wealth Strategies Group is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser providing investment management, financial planning, and consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm also manages corporate and institutional retirement plans and offers non-investment business consulting, emphasizing long-term asset allocation and diversification through individualized portfolio management.

Steven Brown is a financial advisor at Precision Vector Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Brown is an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration and works as an independent insurance agent. Precision Vector Financial is a state-registered advisory firm providing retirement consulting, financial planning, investment management, and 401(k) plan administration. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation framework centered on index mutual funds and ETFs, with discretionary management guided by client-specific Investment Policy Statements.

Derek Elleman is a financial advisor at Ridge Investment Advisors in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc., Bondurant Investment Management, and KW Andersen Investment Group. He is also the managing member of Elleman Investment Management, LLC. Ridge Investment Advisors offers discretionary, actively managed equity and fixed-income portfolios for individuals, trusts, and corporations, tailoring allocations based on client goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The firm uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up investment process focusing on U.S. large-cap, high-quality equities and investment-grade fixed income, serving a mix of corporate and individual clients.

Brenda Oldham is a financial advisor at RAM Legacy Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held roles at Calton & Associates, Inc. and IAMS Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is the president of Michigan Women in Insurance and Financial Services and is an author of a financial literacy novel. RAM Legacy Wealth Management is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, ERISA plan consulting, and tailored financial planning with a focus on limited-scope fiduciary services and a variety of fee arrangements.

Christopher Berry is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Castle Wealth Group Investments LLC, an independent firm based in Brighton, MI. Berry also practices law through an affiliated legal firm, Castle Wealth Group Legal, which he has operated since 2005. Castle Wealth Group Investments LLC manages approximately $62.1 million for around 96 individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods to construct and monitor portfolios and operates with a single advisory professional across six offices.

Angela Barbash is a financial advisor at Revalue LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Revalue and its affiliated entity Reconsider since 2012, with a brief tenure at Symmetry Financial in 2016. Revalue serves individual investors across wealth levels and mission-driven institutional clients, offering financial consulting, investor guidance, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a values-driven, fundamental investment process with an ESG overlay and provides services through various engagement models, including subscription-based education, consulting, and full investment management.

Stacy Starr is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Quicken Loans. Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and ongoing investment management. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach using fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary engagements with no account minimums.

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.

Francis Bonner is a financial advisor at Estate Performance Advisors L.L.C. in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. He has five years of experience with Estate Preservation Agency and previously worked five years at ATI Physical Therapy. Estate Performance Advisors L.L.C. offers discretionary asset management primarily through SEI’s managed account solutions, along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm conducts ongoing portfolio monitoring and periodic client reviews while utilizing third-party platforms and model programs.

Liam Casey is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Patrick Financial Group LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Casey Fence Co. and held various positions including roles at Hope College and Detroit Catholic Central. Patrick Financial Group, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with a client base that includes a wide range of investment profiles from conservative income to aggressive growth.

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.