Hayden Kibbey is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Piper Sandler & Co. from 2022 to 2024. Prior to his professional career, he was a full-time student for nearly two decades. 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 uses a tailored approach based on an in-depth discovery process and offers customized asset-allocation models alongside fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jack Yarosh is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and various other organizations. Outside of advising, he is a minority owner of Millpond Bed and Breakfast LLC, a historic property with multiple Airbnb rental units in Clarkston, Michigan. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes diversified fund menus along with derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolios.

Nicholas Defenthaler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is associated with Center for Financial Planning Inc and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at CIG Asset Management and Mercer Global Advisors. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with regular account reviews.

Christopher Brittingham is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Diversified Portfolios, Inc. He previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C. and has experience with the Fellowship Of Christian Athletes. Diversified Portfolios, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation, broad diversification, and low-cost passive and enhanced index funds, incorporating alternative strategies such as collateralized loan obligations and reinsurance-linked securities.

Nathan Bohannon is a financial advisor at MKD Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at MKD Wealth Coaches, LLC and its predecessor firm from 2009 to the present. Outside of advising, he is a licensed independent insurance agent authorized to sell life, disability, and long-term care insurance. MKD Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $425 million in assets and employs a range of portfolio models across risk profiles using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Cameron Beginin is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SGH Wealth Management since 2021. Prior to joining SGH, he worked at the University of Michigan and De La Salle School System. SGH Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses proprietary model asset allocation strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and account types, employing a variety of investment techniques and instruments while monitoring and rebalancing portfolios on an ongoing basis.

Richard Bloom is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Bloom Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1996 and is also the owner of Bloom, Bloom & Associates, P.C., a law firm specializing in estate work, small and family-owned businesses, real estate, and tax planning. Bloom Advisors provides discretionary, fee-only money management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a multi-asset investment approach that combines factor investing, optimization, and technical analysis. The firm manages approximately $1.6 billion in client assets and also advises retirement-plan participant accounts.

David Martin is a financial advisor with Gainplan LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and CIG Asset Management, Inc. He has been with Gainplan LLC since 2015. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs a factor-based, top-down investment process that combines tactical and strategic asset allocation, using a range of securities including ETFs, mutual funds, leveraged ETFs, options, and derivatives, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers for certain accounts.

William Hubbard is a financial advisor at Cirrus Capital LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Flexible Plan Investments, and Fundbase prior to joining Cirrus Capital in 2017. Cirrus Capital LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a hybrid investment approach combining quantitative and fundamental analysis and provides ongoing performance monitoring and portfolio rebalancing.

Thomas Trouba is a financial advisor with Solyco Wealth LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Solyco Wealth, he worked in insurance and client services roles, including at Affinity Insurance Partners and Savance. He is a licensed real estate broker and life insurance agent, with a focus on life insurance sales over the past four years. Solyco Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and alternative investments, and maintains affiliations with venture capital entities and tax services.

Jake Powers is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Modell Capital Management LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC. Modell Capital Management LLC provides discretionary asset management to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and tax-exempt organizations. The firm employs a quality- and valuation-driven equity process focused on long-term compounding and emphasizes capital preservation and income within its fixed-income strategies.

Michael Vendittelli is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at ISTO Advisors, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a musician and general partner in Greenstreet Band LLC, a classic rock and blues band. ISTO Advisors, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and multigenerational coaching programs. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and uses a broad range of investment options, incorporating third-party sub-advisers and technology to tailor strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

John Kloster is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Regal Advisory Services since 2016 and is also the owner of Kloster Capital Management LLC, an entity he established in 1995 to accept compensation from Regal. Regal Advisory Services serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to various investment programs and third-party managers.

Dominic Stewart is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Studio Design & Millwork for eight years while also completing a decade as a full-time student. CPR Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers multi-manager portfolios combining tactical models with third-party advisors, emphasizing defensive positioning and ongoing model monitoring.

Michael Dzialo is a financial advisor at Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2000. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension and government plans, trusts, and investment companies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis and detailed fixed-income research, utilizing tools such as the Bloomberg MAC-3 risk model and employing strategies across multi-cap and global portfolios.

Jeffrey Ivory is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Gainplan LLC since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches financial classes to individuals transitioning from their current employers and holds a non-variable insurance licensing background. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs a factor-based, top-down investment approach using tactical and strategic asset allocation models, incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives.

Cassandra Beardslee is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with MKD Wealth since 2016, currently working as part of a six-advisor team. She is also licensed as an independent insurance agent, authorized to sell life, disability, and long-term care insurance. MKD Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, family office coordination, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolios across various risk levels, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, independent managers, and alternative investments.

Robert Schmansky is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Pathworks Financial, Inc., where he has worked for two years, and has been associated with Clear Financial Advisors, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in tax preparation services through Royal Oak Tax Preparation Services, LLC. Pathworks Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs academic investment frameworks to build diversified asset-allocation models and offers services including asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, estate planning support, and family office services.

David Laidlaw is a financial advisor at Spectrum Financial Resources in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Spectrum Financial since 2014. In addition to his financial advisory role, he operates a law office providing legal and tax preparation services and acts as a notary public. Spectrum Financial Resources offers financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mixed investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long-term holdings and short-term trading strategies.

Steven Bernier is a financial advisor with MPM Wealth Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at MPM Wealth Advisors since 2006 and was previously with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2020. Bernier is also a licensed independent insurance agent. MPM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, and other entities, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios built mainly from low-expense mutual funds and ETFs, guided by client suitability and risk profiles, and manages approximately $1.04 billion in assets.