Joseph Elias is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wealthy Intentions in Sterling Heights, MI, bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at Rocket Mortgage since 2015. Wealthy Intentions is a small independent advisory firm that serves individual clients with investment management, financial and business planning, and tax preparation services. The firm uses a passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring diversified portfolios with index funds and ETFs according to each client’s risk objectives.

Matthew Kidd is a PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is principal of Kidd Financial Planning, LLC and also serves as president of Kidd Advisors, LLC, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services. Kidd Financial Planning, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach with diversified, primarily passive asset-class exposure, frequently utilizing Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, and maintains an affiliation with an accounting practice for integrated financial and tax services.

Paul Dunbar is a financial advisor with M1 Capital Management LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at M1 Capital Management since 2011 and was also affiliated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling from 2011 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent representing buyers and sellers of Northern Michigan lakefront properties. M1 Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial and tax planning for individual clients, including many high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension, profit-sharing, charitable, and business clients. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation approach primarily through diversified ETFs and fixed-income instruments, tailoring portfolios based on client risk and objectives.

Daniel Stavale is a financial advisor at Paragon Retirement Planning, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Paragon since 2016. He is also president of College Planning Solutions, LLC, a firm that assists college-bound students in selecting suitable colleges and obtaining scholarships. Paragon Retirement Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $50 million across about 125 relationships. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation through third-party sub-advisors and provides ongoing oversight without directly managing client portfolios.

Douglas Cook is a financial advisor with M1 Capital Management LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and Integrity Alliance, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a principal real estate investor with CGT Enterprises. M1 Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning mainly for high net worth individuals, as well as pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy primarily using ETFs and incorporates fixed-income diversification, options strategies, and tax considerations into its tailored investment programs.

Elmo Wedderburn is a financial advisor with EverythingHR Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with EverythingHR Financial Services since 2017 and also has a longstanding role at Southwest Airlines. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for a charter school in Oakland, California, and participates as an investment-related industry arbitrator. EverythingHR Financial Services LLC provides portfolio management and investment-advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm focuses on client-specific Investment Policy Statements, employing modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis in a long-term trading approach, managing approximately $23 million across about 90 client accounts.

Katie Fredlund is a financial advisor at Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Health Plans and Meridian Health Plans, as well as operating insurance services through Kaizen Financial, Inc. and a sole proprietorship. Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC provides financial planning and consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily acting as an introducer and liaison to third-party money managers. The firm delivers tailored financial plans and coordinates with other professionals while relying on third-party managers for investment management.

Kenneth Bernard is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Bernard Wealth Management Corp. for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to recommend life insurance products in Michigan and is appointed with Jackson National Life and Brighthouse Financial. Bernard Wealth Management serves individuals, businesses, corporate retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $314 million in client assets using model portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, and selected individual stocks based on quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Jared Kohlenberg is a financial advisor at Redwood Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He also played football at the University of Michigan. Redwood Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers tailored investment policies and a range of investment options, combining various analytical approaches and manager due diligence in its investment process.

Richard Aubuchon is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hantz Group and various non-financial firms such as Great Oaks Country Club and Top Golf. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach, offering discretionary management and tailored asset allocations across multiple asset classes.

Nicholas Defenthaler is a financial advisor at Center for Financial Planning Inc with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. 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 across various investment vehicles and manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets through a team of 17 advisors.

Bryce Gray is a financial advisor with Generational Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Talis Advisory Services and Generational Equity and maintains several business interests including a single-member law firm and an accounting firm that provides investment advisory services to businesses. Generational Wealth Advisors offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and risk-management advice to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team advisory model and an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing institutional-share mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts with long-term portfolio management and periodic rebalancing.

Christopher Brittingham is a CFP® professional affiliated with Diversified Portfolios, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C., and he has also been involved with the Fellowship Of Christian Athletes. Diversified Portfolios, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation, broad diversification, and the use of low-cost passive and enhanced index funds, incorporating third-party analytics and alternative investment 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.

Timothy Sullivan is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at the firm since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO and founder of Strategic Wealth Insurance Group, where he focuses on life insurance, annuity, and federal employee benefits sales. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm primarily allocates client assets to independent registered managers and provides ERISA plan services, along with public educational seminars on investment topics.

Kenneth Arafat is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. in Utica, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm for one year. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in retail and food service industries. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm primarily allocates client assets to independent managers and conducts ongoing monitoring, combining fundamental and technical analysis in its planning approach.

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 advisor with Bloom Advisors in Farmington Hills, MI, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Bloom Advisors since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Bloom, Bloom & Associates, P.C., a law firm specializing in estate, tax, and small-business matters. Bloom Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary, fee-only money management and retirement plan advice. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified multi-asset portfolios, and systematic rebalancing, primarily using institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.

David Martin is a financial advisor at Gainplan LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Gainplan since 2015. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a factor-based, top-down investment process combining tactical and strategic asset allocation, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives, and offers discretionary portfolio management with periodic reviews.

William Hubbard is a financial advisor at Cirrus Capital LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cirrus Capital since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Flexible Plan Investments and Fundbase. 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 employs a hybrid investment approach combining quantitative and fundamental analysis, routinely monitoring and rebalancing portfolios while incorporating alternative investments and short selling when appropriate.