Wilton Baker is a financial advisor with Nautica Asset Management LLC in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He serves as Managing Director of Nautica Insurance Group LLC and has operated an independent insurance agency since 1993, dedicating approximately half of his professional time to insurance-related activities. His background includes leadership roles across related firms with a focus on retirement income and benefits. Nautica Asset Management advises individual investors and pension or profit-sharing plans, managing about $1 million in assets for a small client base. The firm offers portfolio management and tiered financial planning services, combining securities and insurance products tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance through documented investment policy statements and regular reviews.

Julie Keating is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Services, LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, and LPL Financial. Additionally, she is involved in a family business, Keating & Associates Corp. Wealth Management Services LLC provides fee-based financial planning and investment advisory consultation primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on written financial plans and time-limited consultations grounded in fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation, with implementation typically carried out by clients or through affiliated broker-dealer representatives.

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.

John Oliver is a financial advisor with Agile Wealth Partners in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and life insurance, and he owns a marketing and consulting services business. Agile Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, closely held businesses, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using proprietary model portfolios and integrates financial planning with ongoing investment management and estate planning support.

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.

Thomas Norris is a financial advisor at NFI Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with NFI Advisors since 2004. He is also the owner and president of Norris Financial, an accounting and tax consulting firm. NFI Advisors is a small SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, trusts, estates, and private investment funds. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with tailored investment strategies, including an options-based Hedge Strategies program for accredited investors and management of multiple private funds.

David Robertson is a financial advisor with The Financial Center, LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Financial Center since 2001 and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. The Financial Center provides fee-based financial planning, consultations, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm delivers tailored long-term financial plans and project-based advice without exercising investment discretion, relying on third-party affiliates for implementation and portfolio management.

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.

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.

Matthew Holody is a financial advisor at Affinity Financial Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked since 2009 as Controller and CPA for Flat Rock Metal Inc., a steel parts manufacturer for the automotive industry, where he manages accounting operations. Affinity Financial Advisory primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses and charities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial advisory services, utilizing a technical analysis approach and a three-part client profiling process to guide investment decisions.

Erik Ringo is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Autumn Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017, following prior roles at Buttonwood Financial Advisors and T. Rowe Price. Autumn Financial Advisors is a small, state-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a diversified investment process combining active, passive, and quantitative strategies, with portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policy statements.

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.

Joseph Kubic is a financial advisor at Fairlane Investment Advisors Inc with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fairlane since 1984. Fairlane Investment Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm employs model asset allocation strategies with individual customization and manages employer retirement plan assets at the participant level.

Eric Solomon is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Safe Future Wealth Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. Before joining Safe Future Wealth Partners, he worked at ERS Financial LLC, Integrated Capital Management, Paragon Retirement Planning, and held a long tenure at Ford Motor from 1989 to 2020. Safe Future Wealth Partners serves individual clients by providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, often referring clients to unaffiliated third-party advisers for discretionary management. The firm uses model allocations and third-party portfolios to implement investment strategies and monitors outside managers rather than directly managing client trades.