Bepin Serraj is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2017 and previously worked at Albion College from 2014 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Serraj assists in servicing annuity client accounts as a Client Service Specialist and Insurance Agent. Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and custom retirement income projections, blending actively and passively managed strategies with an emphasis on value, safety, quality, and risk control.

Andrew Nemes is a financial advisor with The Nemes Rush Group, LLC in Novi, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Silverwood Risk Management, LLC, J Alden Associates, Inc., UHY Advisors, and Deloitte Tax LLP. Nemes is also a registered representative for J Alden Associates and works as an insurance agent with Silverwood Risk Management. 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 combines fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary mandates along with regular account reviews and written financial plans.

Jessica Smith is a financial advisor with ELE Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., First Advisors National, and Inlight Wealth. Outside of advising, she is involved with JLS Vision Services. ELE Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-planning seminars to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and customized Investment Policy Statements to guide asset allocation and portfolio management, primarily operating with non-discretionary client accounts.

Michael Masserant is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with C2 Private Wealth and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc. and Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. since 2019, as well as Lumin Financial from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services and product sales as an agent for Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing risk and scenario analysis, and integrates tax and insurance services through affiliated firms to support client objectives.

Joshua Bitel is a financial advisor at Center for Financial Planning Inc in Southfield, MI, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His career includes roles at Center for Financial Planning, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services Inc., and CIG Capital Advisors. He also serves as an agent handling a disability insurance policy on behalf of a retiring colleague. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets through a team of 17 advisors.

Tina Troup is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC in Farmington Hills, MI, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research for 11 years. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships through customized asset-allocation models and offers integrated tax and estate planning services via affiliated entities.

Gina Di Girolamo is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Blue Chip Partners, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive or limited financial planning, and management of employer-sponsored accounts.

Dylan Stockwell is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Chip Partners, he worked at Deloitte Services LP and several other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in the brewing industry and fitness clubs. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships and utilizes a team approach with customizable asset-allocation models and affiliated tax and estate-planning services.

Andrea Cloutier is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Plante Moran from 2016 to 2023. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and affiliated tax and estate planning services through its network of related entities.

Elizabeth Foley is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions since 2018 and previously spent 29 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for Hilltop Kids, an organization that provides education, goods, and services to underprivileged children and families in the community. Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and tax-exempt entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial and tax planning, and integrates tax and estate considerations into investment recommendations.

Don Gill III is a financial advisor at SkyOak Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and BKS Advisors. SkyOak Wealth is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, corporate retirement plans, and institutions with wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services. The firm combines proprietary actively managed strategies with outside separately managed accounts, employing a customized discretionary approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and trend analysis.

Colin Fraser is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bloom Advisors since 2023 and was previously with Northern Financial Advisors, Inc. for twelve years. Outside of advising, he is involved with Taxcraft LLC, a tax preparation business. Bloom Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary, fee-only money management and retirement plan advice. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using diversified multi-asset class portfolios primarily composed of institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.

Karrie Maier is a financial advisor at Pathworks Financial, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Pathworks Financial since 2021. Prior to her advisory role, she was a homemaker and worked at Desco Properties. Pathworks Financial, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm uses academic investment models to construct diversified portfolios and evaluates alternative investments, including digital assets.

Adam Bressler is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at Dahring | Cusmano and Associates with five years at the firm. His prior work experience includes roles at Door Dash and Target. Dahring | Cusmano and Associates provides holistic financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s client-centered investment process focuses on understanding financial conditions, risk profiles, and goals to construct tailored portfolios emphasizing asset allocation and low-cost investments.

Jared Lee is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ford Credit and Signature Associates, as well as three years at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing risk and scenario analysis to manage income distribution and market exposure.

Tyler Bashaw is a financial advisor at JLB & Associates Inc with a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with JLB & Associates since 2018 and previously attended Eastern Michigan University from 2013 to 2017. JLB & Associates is a registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach, focusing on a defined universe of about 200 companies and emphasizing investment-grade corporate bonds in fixed-income management.

Genadi Slavov is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Sigma Investment Counselors, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sigma in 2023, he held positions at RHP Properties and Roofing Depot LLC, and briefly worked at UBS. Sigma Investment Counselors offers comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a client-specific financial model and diversified investment portfolios, utilizing both quantitative tools and qualitative research, and manages approximately $2.1 billion across multiple advisory teams.

Wendy Simmons is a financial advisor with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and ELE Wealth Advisors. Wendy is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a minimal amount of time to this role. Dahring | Cusmano provides holistic financial planning and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a client-centered investment process focused on asset allocation and low-cost investments, managing portfolios primarily for the long term while also offering institutional plan services and fiduciary roles.

L Atherton is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Atherton is involved with Strategic Planning Advisors, Inc., where he spends approximately half of his time providing insurance sales and services. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis and integrates affiliated accounting and insurance services within its retirement-focused approach.

David Foret is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2016, with a brief tenure at Stratos Wealth Partners in 2016. Foret holds a Series 65 license and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and offers customized asset allocation models, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.