Robert Bilkie Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is with Sigma Investment Counselors, a firm where he has worked since 1987. Bilkie serves as Chairman of the Board for Eagle Capital Growth Fund. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities, employing a client-specific financial model and diversified portfolios that blend ETFs, equities, and fixed-income holdings.

Richard Bloom is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Bloom Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1996 and is also the owner of Bloom, Bloom & Associates, P.C., a law firm specializing in estate work, small and family-owned businesses, real estate, and tax planning. Bloom Advisors provides discretionary, fee-only money management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a multi-asset investment approach that combines factor investing, optimization, and technical analysis. The firm manages approximately $1.6 billion in client assets and also advises retirement-plan participant accounts.

David Martin is a financial advisor with Gainplan LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and CIG Asset Management, Inc. He has been with Gainplan LLC since 2015. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs a factor-based, top-down investment process that combines tactical and strategic asset allocation, using a range of securities including ETFs, mutual funds, leveraged ETFs, options, and derivatives, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers for certain accounts.

Robert Genereaux is a CFP® at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of Ann Arbor, Central Michigan University, and Foresight Capital Management Advisors, Inc. Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a committee-driven active management approach, including a defined Seasonal Strategy, and manages multi-billion dollars on a discretionary basis with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Jennifer Jones is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC and SJE Retirement LLC, having previously worked at firms including OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, Sigma Planning Corporation, Flynn & Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and comprehensive retirement plan consulting and education. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation approach, constructing customized portfolios and offering fiduciary investment services for plan sponsors.

John Kloster is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Regal Advisory Services since 2016 and is also the owner of Kloster Capital Management LLC, an entity he established in 1995 to accept compensation from Regal. Regal Advisory Services serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to various investment programs and third-party managers.

Christopher Nemes is a financial advisor at The Nemes Rush Group, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Deloitte Tax LLP. Nemes also serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Detroit Mercy and Detroit Central High School and is a board member of Legatus Ann Arbor. The Nemes Rush Group serves individuals, high net worth clients, corporations, charities, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies and offers discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Jeffrey Ivory is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Gainplan LLC since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches financial classes to individuals transitioning from their current employers and holds a non-variable insurance licensing background. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs a factor-based, top-down investment approach using tactical and strategic asset allocation models, incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives.

Robert Schmansky is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Pathworks Financial, Inc., where he has worked for two years, and has been associated with Clear Financial Advisors, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in tax preparation services through Royal Oak Tax Preparation Services, LLC. Pathworks Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs academic investment frameworks to build diversified asset-allocation models and offers services including asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, estate planning support, and family office services.

Adam Saghir is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2023 to 2025. Spartan Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to create personalized portfolios using a range of securities, with ongoing monitoring and the discretion to rebalance to meet client objectives.

Jacob Zagor is a financial advisor with C2 Private Wealth, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and is also involved with Senior Planning Advisors, Inc., an insurance agency where he spends a significant portion of his time. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in catering and was a full-time student for several years. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis in its investment process and integrates tax and estate coordination through third-party partnerships, offering a comprehensive approach that includes financial planning, portfolio management, and insurance solutions.

Charles Nemes is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience and is a principal at The Nemes Rush Group, LLC. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates and currently holds roles at Alden Investment Group and Silverwood Risk Management, LLC. Nemes also serves as Treasurer for a nonprofit association related to Lake Charlevoix. The Nemes Rush Group, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, charities, and pension plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a range of trading strategies and offers tailored written financial plans along with fiduciary retirement plan support.

John Goff is a CFP® certificant with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in two real estate holdings companies in Ann Arbor, MI. Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities with discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a committee-driven, active management approach with customized portfolios and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Ariel Wagner is a financial advisor with Spartan Wealth Management and holds the Series 66 credential. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, Wagner is a business owner of Score Pickleball, LLC. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build primarily long-term portfolios while incorporating derivatives and hedging strategies as part of its risk management.

Daniel Dusina is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2021 and was previously employed at BlackRock Investments LLC from 2015 to 2021. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored relationships and customized asset-allocation models, supported by a network of affiliated tax and estate planning service providers.

Andrea Russo is a financial advisor at Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Darden Wealth Group in 2026, Russo worked at Altrius Capital Management over multiple periods totaling approximately 12 years, and briefly at Kroon & Mitchell in 2023. Darden Wealth Group serves private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement and pension consulting, and business-owner advisory. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with multi-year horizons and tactical allocations, utilizing individual securities alongside ETFs and mutual funds.

Amanda Lehnert is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma Investment Counselors since 2015, working within a team of 11 advisors based in Northville, MI. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses a client-specific financial model and investment policy statement to implement diversified portfolios combining ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income holdings, relying on both quantitative tools and qualitative research.

Steve Alexandrowski is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at GEM Asset Management, LLC since 2001. He is based in Plymouth, MI, and is part of a four-advisor team. GEM Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations by providing discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning. The firm employs globally diversified, factor-driven portfolios emphasizing low-cost passive funds and selectively uses active managers, integrating proprietary models and derivative strategies for complex positions and tax-sensitive transitions.

Jason Mac Lean is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth in Novi, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, AssetMark Financial, Global Financial Private Capital, and Flexible Plan Investments. Mac Lean also serves as an insurance agent with Senior Planning Advisors, dedicating approximately 40% of his time to that role. C2 Private Wealth primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm combines comprehensive financial planning with discretionary portfolio management, using risk- and scenario-based analysis to address retirement income objectives and integrates tax and estate coordination through affiliated firms and partnerships.

Luka Zachary is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strickler Investment Services, he spent nine years in school and had a one-year period of unemployment. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation driven approach using equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, supported by third-party model managers and risk analysis tools to align portfolios with client objectives.