Kyle Akers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has held roles at several firms including Mutual Securities, Inc. and Barber Financial Group. Akers is based in Troy, MI. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Christopher Kramer is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC and Kingsview Partners LLC in 2024. Kramer is also a partner in Blizzard Falls Entertainment, a film and television business based in Rochester Hills, MI. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and asset management through a combination of internal portfolio management and third-party strategies across various investment products.

Peter Wargo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Mutual Securities, Inc., Barber Financial Group, LLC, National Planning Corporation, and Osiwala Financial Group. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic allocation and tactical adjustments.

Stephen Werner is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2019 and also leads Covenant Financial Planning, LLC as president and owner. Additionally, he serves as CEO and 50% owner of Covenant Financial Group LLC. Creative Financial Designs serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and employer retirement plans with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset-class model allocations supported by third-party research and offers diverse strategies including passive, tactical, and Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Michael Ulle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, Ernst and Young, and Wealth Strategies Financial Group. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC 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 in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

David Kurschat is a CFP® professional affiliated with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Covenant Financial Group and TRIGO Global Quality Solutions, as well as involvement in financial planning and tax preparation activities. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies including Biblical Responsible Investing, along with flexible billing arrangements and affiliated services in insurance and tax.

Brandon Hess is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background as an attorney, serving as general counsel for business clients through his law firm, Hess Law Group, PC, where he has worked since 2003. Prior to joining Cyndeo Wealth Partners, he was involved with Vision Collision Center, LLC. Cyndeo Wealth Partners advises individuals, families, corporations, and business owners, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting. The firm manages approximately $2.58 billion and offers customized investment strategies utilizing firm-developed models, third-party managers, and a broad range of asset classes, including alternatives and digital assets.

Christopher Bokmuller is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and MI Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bokmuller Retirement Services, focusing on insurance and investment-related activities. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both direct management and third-party money managers through a variety of account structures.

Jacqueline Venier is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2006 and is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Caterina Defalco is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network since 2012 and Argentora Wealth Management since 1995. She holds a Series 63 license and has additional roles including licensed insurance agent and financial industry consultant. Outside of finance, she is an author and president of several ventures focused on French cuisine and culture, including writing books and producing related media. Advisory Services Network is an independent enterprise firm with over 200 advisors serving individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a diverse range of investment strategies and account management options.

Brian Bartold is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC dba Fusion Capital Management, PKS Investments, CoreCap Advisors, and VFG Associates, LLC. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Falcon Film Studios as a wedding photographer and performs data entry work. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients, offering portfolio management, model and third-party manager access, and retirement plan consulting through its TAMP structure. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by multiple analytical methods, while supporting a higher-than-average client load per advisor.

Jill Trivelloni is a financial advisor at The Partners Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in various veterinary-related roles for over a decade. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, offering both customized portfolios and model-based management through a multi-team approach.

Timothy Bogert is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 43 years of industry experience, including 20 years at LPL Financial. Outside of advising, Mr. Bogert is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products and is involved in real estate investment activities. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative solutions, and serves in various intermediary roles such as TAMP and sub-advisor services.

Timothy Dowd is a Series 65 registered advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Golden State Equity Partners, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, LLC, and Greystone Financial Group, Inc. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary management, third-party managers, and platform solutions tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Carless is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Burnham & Flower and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in MiCar, a consulting business, and a silent partner in Rhythm n Jump Dance Academy, a dance studio. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Melissa Bell is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Citizens Securities, Inc. serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program featuring ETF-based portfolios using proprietary algorithms, alongside a Managed Account program, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Kyle Jobin is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Triad Advisors. He is the owner of Jobin Financial, where he oversees operations as a financial advisor. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and financial services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis and accessing alternative investments through various platform relationships.

Maddalena Parks is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cirrus Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She serves as a trustee managing her mother’s trust. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by a dedicated Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

William Szlag is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC and Hantz Financial Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Ryan Hamlin is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, based in Troy, MI. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at LPL Financial and Premier Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales with the Burzynski Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a model portfolio and platform-driven approach, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.