Timothy Rush is a financial advisor with The Nemes Rush Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Associates, Alden Investment Group, and Silverwood Risk Management, where he is also an owner and insurance agent. The Nemes Rush Group serves individuals, high net worth clients, corporations, charities, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular account reviews.

Hylan Moises is a financial advisor with Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at North Star Financial Consultants and Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 and 18 years, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Times 3 Ventures, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Darden Wealth Group serves private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach supplemented by macroeconomic and technical analysis, managing portfolios through individual securities, bonds, and ETFs, often on a discretionary basis.

Robert Pollock Jr. is a financial advisor with Diversified, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously operated Pollock Investment Advisors, LLC for 16 years and worked at McDonald Partners LLC for one year. Diversified, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, employee benefit plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a two-phase planning process and a diversified, long-term asset allocation approach, incorporating tools such as options and leveraged ETFs, and may utilize AI for decision-support in research and portfolio management.

Jonathan Johnson is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners since 2017 and was previously employed at ATS Advisors, a CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an independent tax preparer in Canton, Michigan. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and employs customized asset-allocation models using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor at Pathworks Financial, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Pathworks Financial since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed realtor and works part-time selling residential real estate through Center Street Realty, LLC. Pathworks Financial, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs an investment approach based on academic models like Modern Portfolio Theory and the Fama-French model, offering diversified asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, along with alternative investments and family office services.

Matthew Paul is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC. He has previously worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and G.F. Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a cryptocurrency validator on the Ethereum network. Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC provides fee-based advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of actively and passively managed investment strategies with a focus on value, safety, quality, and risk control, and offers customized retirement income projections and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Steven Paul is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC since 2015. He also has a role as an insurance agent at Midwest Financial Consultants, where he has been active since 2010. 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 manages discretionary portfolios combining active and passive strategies with an emphasis on value, safety, quality, and risk control.

Christopher Szydlowski is a CFA® charterholder based in Plymouth, MI, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JLB & Associates Inc since 1998. JLB & Associates provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental equity analysis within a defined 200-company research universe, with portfolios typically holding 20–30 stocks blending growth and value, while fixed-income management focuses on investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities under ten years.

Stefanie Porter is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at White Pine Investment Company since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Pacific Life Distributors, TIAA-CREF, and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is also the sole member of Five Needles Estate Planning Services, PLLC, which offers estate planning and document drafting services. White Pine Investment Company provides fee-only investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to implement tailored portfolios and emphasizes regular written client communications and estate-planning coordination.

Christen Sando is a financial advisor at Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She is part of a four-person advisory team based in Ann Arbor, MI. 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 alongside Modern Portfolio Theory with a generally long-term orientation.

Mark Zywiol is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Stonebrook Private LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, Raymond James & Associates, and teaching at Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Stonebrook Private LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach with portfolios including ETFs, individual equities, covered options, structured products, and alternative investments, implemented through discretionary management and oversight of independent managers.

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.

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.

Clifford Robison is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at FAI Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Service Services. He is a board member of Big Rapids Land Development Corp. outside of his advisory work. FAI Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $301 million across about 516 clients, employing fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and long-term portfolio strategies, and uses sub-advisers including SEI Investments Management Corporation.

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.

Charleen Maune is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC and White Glove, among others. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing over $1 billion with a multi-advisor team. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing tailored investment plans that emphasize exchange-traded products and a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory-based analysis.

Steven Gordon is a CFP® and Series 63 designee affiliated with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He has 17 years of experience with Capstone Concepts Inc. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment styles and third-party sub-advisors.