Thomas Mazza is a financial advisor with Premier Estate Planners, LLC in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Premier Estate Planners since 2002 and previously at Secure Asset Management, LLC. Mazza is also a licensed insurance agent and involved with Macomb Marketing LLC. Premier Estate Planners serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing wealth management services including portfolio management, third-party adviser selection, and modular financial planning. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and employs model portfolios, often using ETFs, while overseeing more than $226 million in client assets.

Jacob Smith is a financial advisor with Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 license. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Ally Bank, and Ford Motor Credit Company. Smith serves as a board member for Teen HYPE, a Detroit-area nonprofit focused on youth education and leadership development. Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investments with a focus on tax-efficient, customized asset allocation, managing primarily larger and institutional accounts on a discretionary, fee-only basis.

Brandon Klemm is a financial advisor at AFS Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with AFS Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Power Home Remodeling Group for one year. AFS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm integrates asset allocation, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to create individualized portfolios, while also offering affiliated tax and insurance services.

John Salomon Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a principal and part-owner of J2 Capital Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2010, and he also operates Salomon and Associates PLLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation. His prior roles include a position at Alpha Cubed Investments LLC and involvement with Node AI, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he manages tax services through his CPA firm. J2 Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and other investment advisers. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and incorporates artificial intelligence tools to support compliance and operations, while also offering subadvisory strategies and managing digital-asset accounts.

Kenneth Chaput is a financial advisor at CIG Asset Management, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with CIG Asset Management since 2013, serving also as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Additionally, he is a 50% owner and vice-president of Northstar Financial Enterprises, a holding company related to a formerly registered broker-dealer and insurance agency. CIG Asset Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a strategic and dynamic asset allocation approach, incorporates ESG-screened models, and offers diversified investments across multiple asset classes, along with sub-advisory services and management of private pooled investment vehicles.

Miles Jamieson is a financial advisor at Daniel Investment Group Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network as well as roles in academic institutions including Wayne State University and Davidson College. Daniel Investment Group provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $210 million in assets with a small advisory team and employs a fee-oriented, fiduciary approach that emphasizes cost sensitivity and individualized planning.

John Edmonds is a financial advisor at LightSquare Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Raymond James & Associates Inc and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Edmonds is also the owner of En Passant, LLC and LightSquare Insurance Agency, which facilitates insurance commissions. LightSquare Wealth Management serves individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of investment instruments and analytical methods to construct individualized portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring and due diligence on recommended sub-advisors.

Gregory Carrico is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Legacy Wealth Advisors since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Carrico is president of Contour Insurance Solutions LLC, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products and services. Legacy Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and management of variable annuity and life products. The firm tailors portfolios based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, and offers additional services such as estate-document work and personal tax planning for clients with $500,000 or more invested.

Austin Cavanaugh is a financial advisor at Paragon Investing, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Paragon Investing, he worked for Prospect Capital Restaurants and Little Caesars Enterprises. Paragon Investing provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and other investment advisers. The firm’s investment approach includes customized asset allocation using fundamental and technical analysis, ETF and mutual fund selection, and both long- and short-term strategies, with a primary goal of preserving purchasing power over the long term.

Brian Franke is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is a principal and private wealth advisor at Integrated Capital Management, where he has worked since 2016. Prior to that, he spent seven years at First Heartland Capital Inc. Franke serves on the executive board of Michigan State University. Integrated Capital Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, with expertise serving professionals such as physicians and corporate executives. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, using a written planning process to tailor asset allocation and incorporate client-specific compensation and tax complexities.

Mark Miller is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Miller Capital since 1999 and serves as co-trustee for several trusts in a personal fiduciary capacity. Miller Capital provides discretionary investment management, portfolio analysis, and wealth-management advice to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and tailored portfolio construction, managing approximately $239.7 million across 74 clients as of early 2025.

Theresa Collins is a financial advisor at Paragon Retirement Planning, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Paragon Retirement Planning since 2022 and has prior experience at Financial Services of America from 2006 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Collins acts as an independent insurance agent. Paragon Retirement Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive and single-issue financial planning and consulting with a typical account minimum of $100,000. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model portfolios managed by unaffiliated sub-advisors, focusing on asset allocation while retaining responsibility for client relationships and periodic reviews.

Jane Lowry is a financial advisor at Motive Wealth Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ducker Worldwide and other firms from 2014 to 2022. Motive Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning with a focus on diversified, risk-based portfolios using both active and passive strategies. The firm manages approximately $318 million across about 80 client relationships and conducts due diligence on independent third-party advisers, a practice that distinguishes it within the industry.

Darren Brennan is a CFP® professional at Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. manages discretionary portfolios and provides financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and investment clubs. The firm uses diversified, model-based strategies implemented primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on both fundamental and technical analysis.

Joseph Berishaj is a financial advisor at Retirement Systems LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He also has experience outside finance, having worked briefly at Emagine Entertainment. Retirement Systems LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services to individuals and retirement plans, focusing on tailored investment strategies and participant education for qualified employer plans.

Scott Salaske is a financial advisor at FirstMetric, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with FirstMetric since 2017. Prior to this, he took a planned break from the industry between 2015 and 2017. FirstMetric serves individuals, trusts, foundations, estates, business entities, qualified retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management alongside financial planning and legacy securities transition guidance. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold strategies with integrated tax-aware practices.

Krisstin Petersmarck is a financial advisor at New Horizon Retirement Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at KMP Financial LLC, Bridgeriver Advisors, and Roots Wealth Partners. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent licensed insurance agent and founder of New Horizon Retirement Solutions, Inc. New Horizon Retirement Advisors provides retirement-focused portfolio management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to build long-term portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management while maintaining fiduciary standards.

Peter Labrash is a financial advisor at Paragon Retirement Planning, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Prudential Financial Planning Services, and other firms. Paragon Retirement Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive and single-issue financial planning, generally requiring a $100,000 account minimum. The firm emphasizes suitable asset allocation through model portfolio strategies managed by unaffiliated sub-advisors and third-party investment advisers while retaining responsibility for client relationships and reviews.

Justin Hathaway is a financial advisor with EPI Financial Group in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining EPI Financial Group, he worked at Bill Marsh and AT&T. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Not Another TCG LLC, a business involved in buying and selling antiques and collectibles. EPI Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to non-high-net-worth individual households, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a sub-adviser platform for discretionary portfolio management and offers financial planning without a separate planning fee.

Jack Findley is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. He has experience in related fields spanning over a decade, including roles as CEO/CRO of Decision Technologies Corp. and CEO of Sterling Signal, LLC, a commercial signage producer. His work at Decision Technologies involves licensing proprietary software to Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, trustees, and individual investors through an internet-based platform that refers clients to a network of registered investment advisers. The firm provides a decision-assistance service using a patented application to evaluate and compare mutual funds and ETFs within defined contribution plans, focusing on non-discretionary, process-driven reviews.