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.

Harrison Kephart is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner with a 25% ownership stake in M4P Partners, LLC, a non-investment related real estate holdings company. Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities with discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a committee-driven active management approach and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

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.

Logan Dimitrie is a CFP® professional affiliated with Center for Financial Planning Inc, based in Southfield, MI, with one year of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James and Associates, and has prior experience at Walsh College and American House. 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 with a team of 17 advisors.

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.

Andrew O’Laughlin is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving with Center for Financial Planning, Inc. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Financial Focus, and LPL Financial. At Center for Financial Planning, he holds the role of Director of Client Services. 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 multiple asset classes and manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets through a team of 17 advisors.

Lisa Stella is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Center for Financial Planning Inc and has previously worked at Merrill and Raymond James in various capacities. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. offers financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification across multiple asset classes and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Erkki Peippo is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. for 14 years and operates Erkki M. Peippo, CPA, PC, providing accounting and insurance services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Peippo Farms, a farming operation in Gladstone, MI. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party strategists, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet, to build individualized portfolios and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Steven Gordon is a CFP® with the Series 63 designation affiliated with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He has 17 years of experience with Capstone Concepts Inc. but no prior industry experience listed. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including discretionary management, passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented options.

Hannah Huehn is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner with five years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2018, with previous roles including work at Michigan State University and Adient. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to private and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, insurance companies, not-for-profits, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models and commonly utilizes third-party managers and alternative investments.

Kirk Dedenbach is a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Comerica Securities, and Comerica Bank. He is also associated with Plante Moran’s real estate and insurance advisory arms. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Nickolas Sanchez is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with O.N. Investment Management Company and its affiliated firms since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent agent in life insurance sales. O.N. Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of third-party investment programs and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Erin Wozniak is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Advantage Investment Management, LPL Financial, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centralized models, supplemented by advisor customization.

Matthew Coursen is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license and has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2015. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model and often uses third-party managers and alternative investments.

Carly Purcell is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Advance Capital Management since 2024, previously working with Advance Capital Services since 2011. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide portfolio construction and manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 6,800 clients.

Christopher Derisley is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC since 2009 and is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary equity market valuation, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio advisory services.

Joseph Henderson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at Vintage Financial Services, LLC. Located in Livonia, MI, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and offers model portfolio services through third-party platforms, employing a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies.

Sonya Palumbo is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a registered sales assistant at Taylor & Associates LLC. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and platforms.

Christina Perna is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TL Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, and Advantage Investment Management LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is also a notary public. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.