Nicole Standen is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Gainplan LLC since 2017. Prior to joining Gainplan, she worked at CIG Asset Management, CIG Securities, and CIG Capital Advisors from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling life, accident, and health insurance. Gainplan LLC serves individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm uses a factor-based, top-down investment process incorporating tactical and strategic asset allocation and employs a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and derivatives.

Gerald Seizert is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Heron Bay Capital Management since 2019 and previously spent 19 years at Seizert Capital Partners. He serves as an independent director for Advent Capital Management, a closed-end mutual fund company. Heron Bay Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $644 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a long-term strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized portfolios primarily of individual equities and low-cost ETFs, with selective use of bonds, options, and closed-end funds.

Christian Karges is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his financial services roles, he worked at Green Lantern Pizza for several years, including as a delivery driver. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, employing an investment approach based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with tailored asset allocations and discretionary management.

Anthony Reckling is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial, JP Morgan Securities, and Infinex Investments. He is also an associate advisor at Financial Services of America, where he sells life insurance and fixed index annuities. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading focus, offering discretionary portfolio management and tailored asset allocations that include mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, annuities, and ETFs.

Aaron Cary is a financial advisor with Financial Freedom House in Waterford, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Cary is also licensed as an insurance agent, soliciting life, disability, and fixed annuity products. Financial Freedom House provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary investment services to individuals, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a consultative, cash-flow based planning process and emphasizes strategic asset allocation implemented primarily with ETFs and passively managed funds.

Mark Tabock is a financial advisor at Stoney Creek Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience and holds the PFS™ designation. He has been associated with Tabock Business TR TBT Corp Mgmt Assoc Co since 1988, where he serves as an account executive and accounting manager, including providing tax services and business-related advice as a certified public accountant. He is a shareholder in Tabock Company, a Michigan for-profit corporation. Stoney Creek Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented Investment Policy Statement, a variety of analytical methods, and quarterly reviews to manage client accounts, and offers a broad investment menu alongside retirement-plan advisory services and client education initiatives.

Todd Tarantino is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he holds insurance licenses for life, disability, annuities, and long-term care through Ash Brokerage. Acorn Wealth Advisors serves individuals as well as institutional and tax-exempt clients, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm combines in-house portfolio construction and quantitative analysis with third-party platforms and managers, tailoring investment recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance.

Wayne Bell Warren is a financial advisor at Gainplan LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and is also a licensed Michigan bar attorney, providing legal referrals outside of investment hours. Warren has been with Gainplan since 2015. Gainplan LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients, utilizing a factor-based, top-down investment process that incorporates tactical and strategic asset allocation across various securities and derivatives. The firm also features an affiliated legal practice and discloses its use of derivatives and crypto-linked products in certain strategies.

Richard Trombley is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at AE Financial Services, HUB International Midwest, Independence Capital Co Inc, and Financial Service of America. He is also active as an insurance agent with Financial Services of America and FSA Health. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading horizon, implementing diversified allocations across mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, annuities, and selected third-party managers.

Kylie Thiessen is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Financial Services of America, Palazzo Di Bocce, Goldfish Swim School, and Wyndgate Country Club. She also serves as a client service representative for insurance agencies without receiving commissions. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering tailored asset allocations and discretionary portfolio management.

Zachary Rivard is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently a team member at StraightLine. He has worked at StraightLine Group, LLC since 2022 and previously held positions at ACT TWO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, DBS Investment Advisers, and PNC Financial Services. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan education, and communication services. The firm uses institutional research and proprietary model portfolios, employing strategies such as modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions.

Daniel Richmond is a financial advisor at Carrera Capital Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at American United Life, OneAmerica Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Woodbridge. Outside of advising, Richmond is involved as an employee benefits partner with Worklife Benefit Consultants, connecting business owners to employee benefits solutions. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a multifaceted investment process combining quantitative tools, fundamental and technical analysis, and machine-learning techniques to construct diversified, tax-aware portfolios.

Connor Cloetingh is a financial advisor at DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Key Private Bank and Ancora Advisors. DeRoy & Devereaux provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and municipalities. The firm follows a value-oriented, bottom-up fundamental investment approach across market capitalizations and bond sectors, managing focused equity portfolios and distinct strategies such as All Cap Value and Total Return Bond.

Jacob Mc Clellan is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Services of America since 2022 and joined FSA Advisors in 2023. Prior to his career in financial services, he held positions in the fitness and healthcare industries. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and typically uses mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and annuities in client portfolios while employing a long-term trading horizon.

Morgan Cinader is a financial advisor with Verde Capital Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Verde Capital Management, Morgan worked at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Hope College. Outside of finance, Morgan teaches barre fitness classes at Pure Barre Clarkston. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental and technical analysis with diversified asset allocation and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Avery Hasenauer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC and previously worked at firms including Rehmann Capital Advisory Group and Merrill. The firm provides investment management and wealth consulting services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, trusts, estates, and family offices. Integrated follows an investment approach that combines fundamental security analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory and offers tailored portfolio solutions alongside specialized consulting and alternative investment management.

Noel Villajuan is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Diversified Portfolios, Inc. He has previously worked at Ford Estates, Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC, Sequoia Financial Group, LLC, Ljpr Financial Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Diversified Portfolios, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-management services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $1.66 billion for about 606 clients and emphasizes long-term asset allocation, broad diversification, and cost-conscious use of low-cost passive and enhanced index funds.

Christopher Mac Kenzie is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC and has previously worked at Gregory J. Schwartz & Co., Inc. and Telemus Capital, LLC. Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC provides investment and wealth management consulting to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, trusts, estates, and family offices. The firm uses fundamental security analysis combined with an asset allocation framework grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers specialized services including alternative pooled vehicle management and fiduciary services for ERISA plans.

Carl Szasz is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Verde Capital Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Szasz owns and manages Verde Real Estate and is a partner in Narrin Farms, LLC, a lakefront horse farm. He also serves as President of the Starbluff Homeowner's Association and manages Millpond Bed and Breakfast, an Airbnb rental property. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, offers diversified fund menus, and uses synthetic instruments as part of its investment approach.

Kipatrick Mrkva is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Gainplan LLC since 2020 and previously spent 16 years at LPL Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside sales of non-variable insurance. Gainplan LLC is a team-based firm serving individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm uses a factor-based, top-down investment approach that incorporates tactical and strategic asset allocation and manages portfolios through ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives.