George Wells is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc and has held prior roles at Cirrus Capital, BLACK OAK CAPITAL, FAMILY 1ST FINANCIAL dba LEGACY OF AMERICA, and Versaille Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Wells owns and consults for ShiftMethods, a consulting and sales training business. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods to manage portfolios through third-party model managers and offers approved alternative private placements to eligible accredited investors.

Ronald Wiitala is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of WITALA Financial Services and serves as an independent agent for National Gold Consultants. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-team model and uses tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Zachary Smith is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Savvy since 2026 and previously held roles at ThePARTNERS Wealth Management, Trivelloni Asset Management, and Conti Corporation. Outside of finance, he serves as Corporate Safety Director for De-Cal, Inc. and is Owner and President of Divine Safety, LLC, focusing on OSHA compliance in industrial construction and safety consulting. Savvy Advisors provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, ERISA plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified, index-based investment solutions supplemented by quantitative models and tax-aware strategies, integrating proprietary and third-party technology with human oversight.

William Bean is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Plante Moran Financial Advisors and has been associated with the Plante Moran enterprise since 2007. Bean is also a partner at Plante & Moran PLLC in Southfield, MI. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Emilio Donato is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Cummins-Meritor and has worked in education-related roles at Oakland University, Rochester High School, and West Middle School. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combined fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Marc Bullock is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc. and L.M. Kohn & Company. Outside of his advisory role, Bullock serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Troy High School. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

Steven Privette is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach using proprietary software and quantitative metrics, combining both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client preferences.

Max Murphy is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at HighPoint Planning Partners. He has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, The Vanguard Group, and Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Murphy operates an independent advisory business through HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms to implement personalized portfolio strategies.

Jeffrey Johnson is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Johnson is also involved with The Johnson Group Financial, a registered branch office. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and focuses on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, providing personalized and discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Timothy Atkinson is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Tfg Advisers LLC and Tfg Advisors. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios alongside custom solutions.

Brittany Reid is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and a total of four years in the financial industry. Her prior experience includes roles at Doeren Mayhew and self-employment, alongside operational responsibilities at Upright Health & Wellness, Inc. She is based in Auburn Hills, MI. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including private individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis integrated with a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Marc Janca is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at firms including AE Financial Services, PNC Investments, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Janca serves as a board member of the Roman James Foundation, which raises funds to cover funeral costs for infant burials. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm employs a structured investment process supported by Envestnet, utilizing internal models and third-party managers to manage diversified portfolios across multiple custodians.

Nolan Eriksen is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Brokerage Services, Inc. and served in the Department of Defense for several years. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms and programs.

Vincent Asaro is a financial advisor with Dynamic, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Dynamic Wealth Advisors since 2013. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and support for other advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific investment approach and provides integrated technology, operational support, and research resources to both clients and unaffiliated registered investment advisers.

Leonard Nowak III is a CFP® professional based in Rochester Hills, MI, with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Mainstay Capital Management, EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, and Portfolio Solutions. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and the clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with a blend of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up security selection across customized private accounts and model strategies, managing over $8 billion in assets and operating on a scale that includes intermediary services and affiliated business ventures.

Daniel Mcwilliams is a financial advisor at PKS Advisory Services, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Michigan Securities, Inc. He serves as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 1491. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $905 million in assets and customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and individual securities.

Melissa Hintz is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and J.P. Morgan, and she holds a notary public position through which she may perform notary services for clients. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing over $13 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Brett Kunkle is a CFP® at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience in landscape design and the food service industry. 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 blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Douglas Featherstone Jr. is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Alerus Financial, and CG Advisory Services. He currently serves as a Senior Internal Wholesaler at MissionSquare Retirement. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Owen Crabtree is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at TFG Advisers and The Heathers Club of Bloomfield Hills, as well as experience in various other industries. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios including ESG and blockchain-focused options.