Stefan Ropp is a financial advisor at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with GLP Investment Services, LLC and GLP & Associates, LLC since 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales as an insurance agent. Asset Allocation Strategies provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to both individual investors and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation using quantitative models and offers supplemental services such as 529 plan assistance and employer retirement account advisory.

Lance Johnson is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brighthouse Financial and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm offers various programs such as Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager, third-party managed solutions via the Envestnet platform, internally managed models, and financial planning services, managing approximately $4.21 billion in assets with a team of about 173 advisors.

James Silbernagel is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Concorde Asset Management, LLC and has held roles at Concorde Investment Services, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and operates The Silbernagel Group, which provides consulting services to families of high school students on college planning. He is also involved in managing a tax practice, hosting a weekly online radio show, and participates on the advisory board of a philanthropy organization focused on educating high school students. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by offering portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios using asset allocation and model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms, including discretionary trading and allocation oversight.

Allison Nowacki is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Plante Moran, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Advisors and Azimuth Capital Management. Outside of finance, she is involved with Harper's Brewpub and Restaurant, where she has been a DJ since 2022. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Gerard Taylor is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prospera since 2021 and previously held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. Taylor is also the owner of Taylor & Associates, LLC, an investment-related business. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services across multiple platforms with a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Michelle Lafuente is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 20,000 clients through 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers wealth-management services including asset management, financial planning, and employee financial-wellness programs, and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with customizable portfolio models overseen by an internal investment team.

Ross Ziegler is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CincyTech and Pine Lake Capital, as well as experience outside finance in education and funeral services. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and a proprietary equity valuation model, managing a substantial portfolio through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Mary Hanson Kent is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Canton, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. She has been with Bison Wealth since 2025, with prior experience at Raymond James and Village Global. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, curated model portfolios, financial planning, and a turnkey asset management platform for unaffiliated advisers, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments alongside option-based overlay strategies.

Carson Stoltz is an investment advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Concorde Asset Management since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Stoltz is involved in legal and identity insurance referrals, serves as a trustee for a family client, and drives for DoorDash. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using model-based strategies and serves as an overlay manager with established operational relationships and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Julie Goldsmith is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., where she has worked since 1987. She holds a Series 63 license and serves as co-president of the Kelly Green Meadow Condominium Association. She is also an insurance agent with J Weil Goldsmith & Associates, LLC, focusing on life, health, and annuity insurance. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a range of managed account programs and third-party money manager relationships. The firm primarily delivers solutions via a platform relationship with Envestnet and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Randall Stoltz is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Concorde Asset Management since 2018 and was previously with Woodbury from 2003 to 2018. Stoltz is also the founder of Campus Advisers, a college planning and consulting firm where he serves as a consultant and presenter to parents of college-bound students. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios through model-based strategies and serves as an overlay manager, utilizing platforms such as Envestnet and Orion.

Dino Berri is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Michigan Educational Credit Union, and multiple other financial services firms. Berri is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed and indexed annuity sales and life insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing strategy.

Adam Rosier is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Strategic Blueprint in 2021. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisory representatives.

Andre' Bell is a financial advisor with Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ELE Wealth Management, Inc., ELE Advisory Services, Inc., and Lincoln Investment. Outside of advising, he has engaged in insurance sales through ELE Wealth Management. Asset Allocation Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors and plan sponsors. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using quantitative techniques and offers advanced portfolio financing options alongside traditional portfolio management.

Richard Grucz is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with SagePoint Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed insurance agent. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities through a network of approximately 101 financial professionals, managing around $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, combining discretionary investment management with an emphasis on operational features like ongoing model monitoring and automatic investment processes.

Nathan Kosanke is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Orchid Orthopedics and Plastic Omnium, as well as teaching roles at Eppler Middle School and Utica High School. Concorde Asset Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio construction and individualized asset allocation, with a range of investment options including alternative products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Nicholas Pagano is a financial advisor with Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Gainplan LLC and Viridian Equity Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates non-investment businesses related to travel memberships and referral services. Asset Allocation Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors and plan sponsors. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation using quantitative models and offers supplemental services such as 529 plan assistance and investment policy reviews.

James Maher is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Concorde since 2013 and also operates Maher Financial Group, which he founded in 2004. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in lawsuit funding and structured settlement consulting through Michigan Lawsuit Funding, LLC and Maher Structured Settlements. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, utilizing in-house and external strategist models, and offers a range of services including wrap fee programs and ERISA plan advisory.

Eric Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. His career includes roles at Grand Valley State University, Thomson Reuters, and First National Bank. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Zachary Zimcosky is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital since 2022 and previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc. for 13 years. Zimcosky also operates Zimco Capital, providing financial planning and investment solutions. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes discretionary management and access to internal portfolio strategies across asset classes.