Matthew Trujillo is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is a lead financial planner and partner at Center for Financial Planning Inc, where he worked from 2013 to 2021, and has also been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches chess to middle school students and has authored a chess instruction book used in his classes. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets through a team of 17 advisors.

William Ciske is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving at SGH Wealth Management. His prior work includes roles at Central Michigan University College of Business Administration, Lifeworks Advisors, and other varied positions. Outside of advising, he engages in freelance handyman work. SGH Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses proprietary model asset allocation strategies tailored to client risk tolerance and employs a range of investment techniques, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and bonds, alternative investments, options writing, and short sales.

Mark Zywiol is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Stonebrook Private LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, Raymond James & Associates, and teaching at Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Stonebrook Private LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach with portfolios including ETFs, individual equities, covered options, structured products, and alternative investments, implemented through discretionary management and oversight of independent managers.

James Russo is a financial advisor with Altrius Capital Management, Inc. in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Altrius since 2000. Altrius Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable organizations, and investment companies with discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and advisory services. The firm employs a fundamentally based, value-oriented, and risk-managed investment approach across multiple asset classes and acts as sub-adviser to the Altrius Global Dividend ETF.

Wenma Gorman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor at Sigma Investment Counselors with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma since 2012. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment process uses client-specific financial models and diversified portfolios incorporating ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, supported by both quantitative tools and qualitative research.

John Atkinson is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SGH Wealth Management. His prior work includes positions at Faurecia, Meritor, and Oakland University. SGH Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services 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 employs a variety of investment techniques and instruments, monitoring and rebalancing accounts on an ongoing basis.

David Lindley is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oakwell Private Wealth Management. Prior to joining Oakwell, he worked at GEM Asset Management, LLC and Northern Trust Corporation. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside various trading strategies and may allocate assets to third-party portfolio managers.

Cynthia Szymanski is a CFP® with 16 years of experience at Bloom Advisors, where she has worked since 2002. She is based in Farmington Hills, MI, and is part of a nine-advisor team. 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.

Kenneth Brandt is a financial advisor with SkyOak Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 52 years of industry experience. He has been with SkyOak Wealth since 2019 and has a longstanding association with Brandt, Kelly & Simmons Securities, LLC dating back to 2002. SkyOak Wealth offers wealth management, investment management, and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a customized investment process that blends fundamental, trend, and technical analysis within a core–satellite approach, using discretionary portfolio management and a variety of investment vehicles.

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.

Dillon Haviland is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Bloom Advisors. His prior roles include positions at TBH Global Asset Management, Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Huntington National Bank. Bloom Advisors provides discretionary, fee-only money management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $1.6 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of factor investing, optimization, and technical analysis to create diversified, multi-asset portfolios that are actively managed and implemented mainly through institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.

Logan Dimitrie is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Center for Financial Planning Inc. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James and Associates, and previously worked 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 focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

Clifford Robison is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at FAI Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Service Services. He is a board member of Big Rapids Land Development Corp. outside of his advisory work. FAI Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $301 million across about 516 clients, employing fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and long-term portfolio strategies, and uses sub-advisers including SEI Investments Management Corporation.

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.

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 CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI. She has seven years of experience with the firm and a total of five years in the industry. Her prior experience includes multiple roles at Michigan State University and a position at Adient. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services using a range of analytical approaches and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Kirk Dedenbach is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Comerica Securities, Comerica Bank, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Plante Moran’s real estate investment and insurance agencies. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and proprietary equity valuation analyses to manage both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

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 66 and Series 65 credentials 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. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach centered on centrally managed portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.