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.

Christopher Frayne is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Investment Counselors since 2006. 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 employs a client-specific financial model and diversified portfolios that include ETFs, equities, and fixed-income holdings, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research tools.

Mark Peyser is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. and McDonald Partners LLC. 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 and manages multi-billion dollars on a discretionary basis with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Mallory Hunt is a financial advisor with Center for Financial Planning Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Center for Financial Planning Inc. provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside access to Raymond James–administered programs.

Joseph Mansoor is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management in Bingham Farms, MI, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Mansoor also engages in non-variable insurance activities through Spartan Wealth Management. Spartan Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term portfolio construction approach using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering customized asset allocation and portfolio strategies through a multi-advisor team.

Michael Mullenax is a CFP® professional at Sigma Investment Counselors with two years of industry experience. He has been with Sigma since 2022 and previously worked at Michigan State University and Karl's Cabin. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes client-specific financial models and diversified portfolios, blending ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income holdings, while employing both quantitative and qualitative research tools.

Linda Meadows is a financial advisor at Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Columbia Asset Management since 2005. 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, employing fundamental analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory with a long-term orientation.

Mary Sheahan is a financial advisor with Center for Financial Planning Inc. in Southfield, MI. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm, she worked at Raymond James Financial Services, The Fiduciary Alliance, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, she has experience in educational and religious organizations. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets, offering financial planning and investment management that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification across multiple asset classes.

Alexander La Londe is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2016, working in various capacities over the years. The firm manages approximately $3 billion for over 1,200 clients through a 16-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities. Retirement Income Solutions employs an active management approach guided by a structured investment process and offers services including asset management, retirement planning, and retirement plan consulting.

David Mcneely is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and SunTrust Investment Services. Darden Wealth Group provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach combined with macroeconomic and technical analysis, managing portfolios through a mix of individual stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Kirk Cassidy is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at multiple firms including Yaske & Associates, PLLC and Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an owner and insurance agent at Senior Planning Advisors and is involved with a CPA firm, Yaske & Associates, PLLC. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing risk and scenario analysis, integrated tax coordination through affiliated accounting, and retirement education as part of its approach.

Amar Mashhour is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at MB Advisors from 2015 to 2024. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and combines fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to construct primarily long-term diversified portfolios.

Eric Wathen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Provident Investment Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was with ESW Management Services, LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Provident Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment process focused on individual securities and manages approximately $1.23 billion for about 349 clients.

Aaron Tanner is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2005. Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a committee-driven, active management approach with customized portfolios based on client objectives and risk profiles, managing multi-billion dollars on a discretionary basis with a small team of 12 advisors.

Kevin Hurley is a financial advisor with Arrow Financial Group in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is owner and partner of HFG Benefits LLC, which provides business and individual insurance solutions. Hurley has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates since 2003 and operates Hurley Financial Group LLC as a holding company for his insurance business. Arrow Investment Management, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, foundations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs personalized, risk-adjusted asset allocation models across multiple asset classes and combines fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction.

James Hayman is an advisor with Aptus Financial, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Aptus Financial since 2025 and has 30 years of experience working at the University of Michigan. Aptus Financial provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm follows a passive, long-term asset allocation approach and serves clients who retain investment discretion, using fixed fees and subscription-based ongoing support instead of percentage-of-assets fees.

Jeanette Lopiccolo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Center for Financial Planning Inc, where she has worked since 2016, following prior positions at Merrill and Raymond James Financial Services. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages nearly $2 billion in assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification through documented suitability processes and regular portfolio reviews.