Michael Kaplan is a financial advisor with Four Financial Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and as principal of Provizr. Kaplan is also involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Four Financial Tax Services. Four Financial Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, non-profits, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a customized investment approach focusing on asset allocation, income, capital preservation, and tactical growth, utilizing both proprietary tools and third-party models.

Nicklaus Areddy is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Diversified, LLC, a team firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, and previously worked for Pollock Investment Advisors LLC. Diversified, LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a two-phase planning process and utilizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies, incorporating tools such as options and leveraged ETFs, and may use AI in research and portfolio management.

Vincent Parrack is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. 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 offers customized asset-allocation models and integrates tax and estate/legal services through affiliated providers.

Andrew Jabro is a financial advisor with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Dahring | Cusmano in 2024, he worked at Flexible Plan Investments Ltd and Citizens Bank among other positions. Dahring | Cusmano offers holistic financial planning and investment management 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 approach emphasizes asset allocation and low-cost investments, managing portfolios primarily for the long term while also providing fiduciary and operational services to retirement-plan clients.

Angela Palacios is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2008 and was with the Center for Financial Planning from 2012 to 2019. Palacios serves as a board member and secretary of the Ice House Skating Academy, a nonprofit organization. She is part of the Center for Financial Planning, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification through a documented suitability process and regular portfolio reviews.

Sandra Adams is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Center for Financial Planning Inc in Southfield, MI. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and has been involved with the Society for Active Retirees since 2017. Additionally, she served at Schoolcraft College from 2017 to 2021. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification with ongoing planning and tailored portfolio reviews.

Colleen Nemes is a financial advisor at The Nemes Rush Group, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at The Nemes Rush Group since 2022 and prior experience with The Auto Club Group. The Nemes Rush Group, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, charities, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and client meetings.

Robert Bolden Jr. is an advisor at CIG Asset Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Arnold & Mote Wealth Management and PFS Investments. He is also the sole owner and advisor at Bolden Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor. CIG Asset Management provides wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with both strategic and tactical models, offering diversified exposure across multiple asset classes and managing approximately $192 million in assets under management.

Tannar Martines is a financial advisor at The Nemes Rush Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Nemes Rush Group, Martines worked at Mass Mutual Great Lakes and Rothenberger Company, Inc. The Nemes Rush Group, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, charities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with both long-term and short-term trading strategies, offering tailored written plans and regular portfolio reviews.

Daniel Boyle is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Provident Investment Management, Inc. since 2004. Provident Investment Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach focused on active portfolio construction and offers a range of strategies alongside management of held-away accounts through the Pontera platform.

Kirk Dahring is a financial advisor at Dahring | Cusmano and Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including NEXT Financial Group and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of The Tawny K. Dahring Foundation, a nonprofit focused on medical research and comfort care. Dahring | Cusmano and Associates provides holistic financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, family offices, trusts, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s client-centered approach emphasizes risk profiling, asset allocation, and long-term portfolio management, and it offers institutional plan services including fiduciary management and plan education.

Kenneth Chaput is a financial advisor at CIG Asset Management, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with CIG Asset Management since 2013, serving also as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Additionally, he is a 50% owner and vice-president of Northstar Financial Enterprises, a holding company related to a formerly registered broker-dealer and insurance agency. CIG Asset Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a strategic and dynamic asset allocation approach, incorporates ESG-screened models, and offers diversified investments across multiple asset classes, along with sub-advisory services and management of private pooled investment vehicles.

Caleb Collier is a financial advisor at MariPau Wealth Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at Signal Advisors USA, Inc., AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and insurance agent at Senior Benefits and Planning, LLC dba Collier Financial, where he is involved in business operations and insurance sales. MariPau Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services along with financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party managers, model portfolios, and technology platforms to support its investment approach and coordinates advice through a network of advisory affiliates.

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.

Joshua Bitel is a financial advisor with Center for Financial Planning Inc in Southfield, MI. He holds the CFP® designation and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Inc and CIG Capital Advisors. He also serves as an agent for Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance, assisting with a disability policy transition. Center for Financial Planning Inc is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets, serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification through documented suitability processes and periodic reviews.

Connor Gordon is a financial advisor at GEM Asset Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining GEM Asset Management, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. GEM Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations, offering discretionary investment management and stand-alone financial planning. The firm uses globally diversified, factor-driven portfolios emphasizing low-cost passive funds and employs proprietary models and option overlays in select strategies.

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 licenses. Prior to joining Blue Chip Partners, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 plans, managing approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships. The firm offers tailored asset-allocation models and integrates investment management with affiliated tax and estate-planning services through its related entities.

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.