Joseph Abbott is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Jones Retirement Advisors, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC, Knights of Columbus Insurance, Quicken Loans, Culvers, and McDonald's. Outside of advisory activities, he is also involved in insurance as an agent. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and operates a wrap-fee program, utilizing fundamental analysis and various investment vehicles to construct portfolios.

Michelle Tomei is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, Legend Equities Corporation, and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Chair and Board Member of the South Lyon Educational Foundation. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house research team and proprietary screening tools.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Catalyst Solutions Group, Inc. since 2015 and with M Holdings Securities since 2012. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, utilizing platform providers and third-party sub-advisors to support comprehensive client service.

Michael Ulle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, Ernst and Young, and Wealth Strategies Financial Group. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC 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 in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Brandon Hess is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background as an attorney, serving as general counsel for business clients through his law firm, Hess Law Group, PC, where he has worked since 2003. Prior to joining Cyndeo Wealth Partners, he was involved with Vision Collision Center, LLC. Cyndeo Wealth Partners advises individuals, families, corporations, and business owners, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting. The firm manages approximately $2.58 billion and offers customized investment strategies utilizing firm-developed models, third-party managers, and a broad range of asset classes, including alternatives and digital assets.

Christopher Bokmuller is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and MI Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bokmuller Retirement Services, focusing on insurance and investment-related activities. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both direct management and third-party money managers through a variety of account structures.

Christine Fogg is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 18 years at Legend Equities Corporation and ongoing roles with Lincoln Investment since 2017. She has been with Capital Analysts since 2021. Capital Analysts serves both retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Jacqueline Venier is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2006 and is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Caterina Defalco is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network since 2012 and Argentora Wealth Management since 1995. She holds a Series 63 license and has additional roles including licensed insurance agent and financial industry consultant. Outside of finance, she is an author and president of several ventures focused on French cuisine and culture, including writing books and producing related media. Advisory Services Network is an independent enterprise firm with over 200 advisors serving individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a diverse range of investment strategies and account management options.

Mark Carpenter Frere is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Michigan Solar and American Financial Network. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Brian Bartold is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC dba Fusion Capital Management, PKS Investments, CoreCap Advisors, and VFG Associates, LLC. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Falcon Film Studios as a wedding photographer and performs data entry work. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients, offering portfolio management, model and third-party manager access, and retirement plan consulting through its TAMP structure. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by multiple analytical methods, while supporting a higher-than-average client load per advisor.

Timothy Dowd is a Series 65 registered advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Golden State Equity Partners, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, LLC, and Greystone Financial Group, Inc. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary management, third-party managers, and platform solutions tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Carless is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Burnham & Flower and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in MiCar, a consulting business, and a silent partner in Rhythm n Jump Dance Academy, a dance studio. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Melissa Bell is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Citizens Securities, Inc. serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program featuring ETF-based portfolios using proprietary algorithms, alongside a Managed Account program, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Steven Warner is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Valic Financial Advisors and the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, as well as a recent position at Ameriprise Financial Services. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily serving individuals connected to TIAA employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing discretionary portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

John Mann is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessment and discretionary management of mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s approach includes reliance on third-party strategists and investment delegates for portfolio implementation and voting.

William Hullinger III is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works at Farther Finance Advisors and previously held roles at Verity Wealth Partners LLC and Planning Alternatives LTD. Outside of his advisory work, Hullinger is involved as an LLC member and officer in businesses related to real estate and online education. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a variety of investment vehicles, supplemented by AI tools under internal review.

James Mollison is a financial advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Flagstar Bank, and Citizens Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and uses a range of portfolio management strategies, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Shawn Ewasyshyn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at NewEdge Advisors since 2022 and previously spent seven years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Ewasyshyn is involved with Tax Planning Solutions, LLC, where he contributes to tax preparation and bookkeeping services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services and employs various program structures, combining in-house manager selection with third-party model portfolios and advisor discretion.

Robert Armstrong Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at WFG Investments Inc before joining Kestra in 2017. Armstrong serves on the board of the Bonnell Foundation and volunteers as a mentor, assisting families affected by cystic fibrosis. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages assets for large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.