Paul Metler is a financial advisor with C2 Private Wealth in Novi, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Divorce Advisors, LLC, Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc., and Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in providing insurance products as an agent through Senior Planning Advisors. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm emphasizes risk- and scenario-based investment strategies and integrates advisory services with affiliated insurance, tax, and estate planning providers.

Ryan Sitto is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Deloitte from 2014 to 2020 and has been associated with Hope Management Group, Inc. since 2020. Spartan Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering personalized asset allocation and portfolio strategies through a multi-advisor team.

Kali Hassinger is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at the Center for Financial Planning Inc in Farmington Hills, MI. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2013. Hassinger also holds a Series 63 designation and acts as an insurance agent with Lloyd’s/International Specialty Insurance. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets and providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation and diversification approach, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates along with access to Raymond James–administered programs.

Paul Warholak Jr is a financial advisor at Sigma Investment Counselors in Northville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Flexible Plan Investments, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a client-specific financial model and diversified investment approach incorporating ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income holdings, supported by quantitative and qualitative research tools.

Todd Knickerbocker is a financial advisor at Stonebrook Private LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Edward Jones. Knickerbocker is also a limited partner investor in a private equity firm. Stonebrook Private LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental analysis-based investment approach, utilizing a variety of instruments and management strategies.

Matthew Dombrowski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently an Investment Adviser Representative with Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC and has prior experience at GF Investment Services, LLC, J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Midwest Financial Consultants, Inc., and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with Midwest Financial Consultants, Inc., where he offers fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance products. Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a customized approach that includes retirement income projections, risk assessments, and a mix of active and passive investment strategies focused on value, safety, and loss avoidance.

Daniel Seder is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2005 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is also a partner in a non-variable insurance business. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and implements customized asset allocation models using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Brock Hastie is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions 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 serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a committee-driven, active management approach and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Nicholas Boguth is a financial advisor at Center for Financial Planning Inc in Southfield, MI. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience, including his current role at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. as a portfolio manager. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets, focusing on strategic asset allocation and diversification with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Denise Grace is a financial advisor with AAN Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC, Virtue Capital Management, LLC, and has been the owner and insurance agent at Grace Financial Group, LLC since 2008, where she spends a significant portion of her time offering insurance products. AAN Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and investment companies by providing investment management through recommended subadvisors, project consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a risk tolerance questionnaire and Investment Policy Statement to guide portfolio recommendations and oversees an external subadvisor to manage and rebalance client portfolios.

Deborah Van Dam is a CFP® with two years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC. Her prior work includes roles in hospitality and education, including positions at Cantoro Trattoria, LLC and University of Michigan-Dearborn. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes tailored relationships through in-depth discovery and customized asset allocation, offering services supported by affiliated tax and estate planning providers.

Wayne Bell Warren is a financial advisor at Gainplan LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and is also a licensed Michigan bar attorney, providing legal referrals outside of investment hours. Warren has been with Gainplan since 2015. Gainplan LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients, utilizing a factor-based, top-down investment process that incorporates tactical and strategic asset allocation across various securities and derivatives. The firm also features an affiliated legal practice and discloses its use of derivatives and crypto-linked products in certain strategies.

Audrey Feldpausch is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Stenger Family Office, LLC, where she has worked since 2023, following prior roles at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. and multiple other firms. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $735 million. The firm utilizes varied investment strategies such as factor analysis and fundamental security analysis, and offers segmented services ranging from wealth management to a subscription content service and pension consulting.

Spencer Knickerbocker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Stonebrook Private LLC and has previously been employed at Raymond James & Associates and Lord Abbett. Stonebrook Private LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and manages approximately $937 million in client assets.

Karen Chapell is a financial advisor with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner with 25% ownership in M4P Partners, LLC, a non-investment related real estate holdings company. Retirement Income Solutions serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a committee-driven, active management investment process and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Timothy Wyman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Center for Financial Planning Inc in Southfield, MI. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for 27 years. Wyman serves as an attorney licensed in Michigan and holds leadership roles at Center for Financial Planning, including managing partner and CEO. He is also a board member and chair of the Endowment Investment Committee at Albion College. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages nearly $2 billion in assets, focusing on strategic asset allocation and diversification through a documented suitability process, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Evan Leroy is a financial advisor with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of Ann Arbor, Fifth Third Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion across 1,265 clients with a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities using an active management approach guided by a six-step process and a discretionary Seasonal Strategy, focusing on retirement plan consulting, participant education, and a formal Asset Monitoring service.

Michael Kaplan is a financial advisor with Four Financial Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and as principal of Provizr. Kaplan is also involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Four Financial Tax Services. Four Financial Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, non-profits, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a customized investment approach focusing on asset allocation, income, capital preservation, and tactical growth, utilizing both proprietary tools and third-party models.

Norman Pappas is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 54 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Enterprise Investment Company since 2003. His career also includes long-term roles at The Enterprise Securities Company and NAPCO, INC. He serves as a board member of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. The Enterprise Investment Company serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employee benefit and pension plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm primarily refers clients to unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs dynamic portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ individual profiles.

Nicklaus Areddy is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Diversified, LLC, a team firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, and previously worked for Pollock Investment Advisors LLC. Diversified, LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a two-phase planning process and utilizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies, incorporating tools such as options and leveraged ETFs, and may use AI in research and portfolio management.