Kevin Decker is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to joining Retirement Income Solutions in 2025, he worked for nine years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion for over 1,200 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities using an active management approach guided by a structured six-step process and employs a discretionary Seasonal Strategy for portfolio rebalancing.

Wenma Gorman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor at Sigma Investment Counselors with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma since 2012. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment process uses client-specific financial models and diversified portfolios incorporating ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, supported by both quantitative tools and qualitative research.

David Lindley is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oakwell Private Wealth Management. Prior to joining Oakwell, he worked at GEM Asset Management, LLC and Northern Trust Corporation. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside various trading strategies and may allocate assets to third-party portfolio managers.

Andrea Darden is a financial advisor at Darden Wealth Group with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with her current firm since 2018, following an 11-year tenure at Chisholm & Darden. Darden serves on the board of the Michigan Research Institute, a nonprofit focused on developing technologies addressing national needs. Darden Wealth Group provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement and pension consulting, and business-owner advisory services to private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach centers on fundamental analysis with a multi-year time horizon, incorporating tactical allocations and cash management, and it offers both discretionary management and flexible client-directed investment options.

Harrison Kephart is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner with a 25% ownership stake in M4P Partners, LLC, a non-investment related real estate holdings company. 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 and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Kory Salagean is a financial advisor at Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. with five years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. His prior work includes four years at Annie's Childrencenter and ten years in education. Columbia Asset Management provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory with a long-term orientation.

Bruce Palen is a financial advisor at Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Great Lakes Wealth, LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Sovereign Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, retirement plans, and a registered investment company, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and cash-management solutions. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, while incorporating tactical reallocations, independent managers, and alternative investments through its Align Alternative Access Fund.

Logan Schmitt is a financial advisor with The Nemes Rush Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has under one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Old National Bank and engaged in roles outside finance, including at Latitude 42 Brewing and Western Michigan University. The Nemes Rush Group serves individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and business consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies, and offers fiduciary support for retirement plans.

Erkki Peippo is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. for 14 years and operates Erkki M. Peippo, CPA, PC, providing accounting and insurance services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Peippo Farms, a farming operation in Gladstone, MI. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party strategists, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet, to build individualized portfolios and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Matthew Coursen is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license and has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2015. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model and often uses third-party managers and alternative investments.

Christopher Derisley is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC since 2009 and is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary equity market valuation, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio advisory services.

Joseph Henderson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at Vintage Financial Services, LLC. Located in Livonia, MI, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and offers model portfolio services through third-party platforms, employing a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies.

Jose Perich is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, and Hapoalim Securities USA. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios using asset allocation and model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet.

Michael Cooley is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with the ChFC® designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Whitney & Associates, Forthright Capital Partners, and RidgeBrooke Retirement Planning. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and dedicates part of his time to insurance sales. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and consulting services with an emphasis on individualized strategies based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Catherine Van Hevel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Thrivent and affiliated firms since 2003, including positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Van Hevel also serves as COO of AAG Operations, LLC, overseeing staff and managing operations. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by continuous account monitoring and access to independent managers and model portfolios.

Alexander Winnie is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CG Financial Services and eBUYMEDIA, as well as time as a student at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to individual and institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a mixed investment approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with proprietary equity market valuation and often incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments.

Gabriel Sandler is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wolverine Tax and Financial LLC and Capstone Tax & Financial, Inc. Sandler is also an independent insurance agent. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management and held-away account consolidation.

William Ulle IV is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2018, following earlier roles at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model and commonly utilizes third-party separate account managers and alternative investments.

Eric Ruth is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cabot Lodge Securities, LLC, SB Advisory, LLC, and IFS Securities. CL Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and client education, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis, custom model portfolios, and regular monitoring.

Spencer Comps is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Procyon with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Procyon in 2025, he held roles at Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, Truadvice LLC, Brookstone Capital Management, and Foguth Wealth Management. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets, employing fundamental analysis and a combination of internal portfolio construction and external managers, while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.