Martin Schmidt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Carrera Capital Advisors, joining in 2024 after a long career at Northwestern Mutual and related entities from 1984 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part owner of a family LLC that owns two boats. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic, fundamental, and behavioral analysis along with proprietary quantitative tools and AI techniques to construct diversified, tax-aware portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Amar Mashhour is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and over eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at MB Advisors from 2015 to 2023 before joining Spartan Wealth in 2025. Spartan Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio construction using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, managing portfolios through a multi-advisor team.

Eric Wathen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Provident Investment Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was with ESW Management Services, LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Provident Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment process focused on individual securities and manages approximately $1.23 billion for about 349 clients.

John Dankovich is a financial advisor at MKD Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cumberland Trust and has been involved with MKD Wealth Coaches, LLC and its predecessor firm since 2007. Outside of advising, he is also an attorney and an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care insurance, and annuities. MKD Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $425 million in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, independent managers, and alternative investments.

Brett Quayle is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Quayle Financial Group, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI. He has worked at Taylor & Morgan Asset Management since 2016 and has been associated with Quayle & Co. Securities since 2005. Quayle Financial Group primarily serves individual clients, families, and small- to medium-sized businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client risk tolerance and time horizon, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and annuities.

Viorica Fuchs is a financial advisor at Jay A. Fishman, Ltd with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Jay A. Fishman, Ltd since 2002. Jay A. Fishman, Ltd provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and investment counseling for high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes independent fundamental research and a long-term, conservative investment approach, focusing on mid-to-large-cap growth-at-a-reasonable-price equities and quality fixed income, with concentrated portfolios managed for low turnover.

Katharine Wagner is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Diversified Portfolios, Inc. since 2015. She holds a Series 65 registration and is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Diversified Portfolios, Inc. is a team of nine advisors managing approximately $1.66 billion for individuals, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation, broad diversification, and cost-conscious use of low-cost passive and enhanced index funds, supplemented by selective active fixed-income investments.

Andrew Mc Lane is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience, currently serving at Northern Financial Advisors, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, where he has worked since 2013. He is part of a six-advisor team focused on financial planning and investment management. Northern Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with holistic financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm’s Functional Asset Allocation™ framework aligns portfolios with clients’ life circumstances and tax considerations, offering tailored strategies through retainer-based engagements that often include tax preparation.

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor. Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM). Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

Kevin Hurley is a financial advisor with Arrow Financial Group in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is owner and partner of HFG Benefits LLC, which provides business and individual insurance solutions. Hurley has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates since 2003 and operates Hurley Financial Group LLC as a holding company for his insurance business. Arrow Investment Management, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, foundations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs personalized, risk-adjusted asset allocation models across multiple asset classes and combines fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction.

Kyle Zammit is a financial advisor with StraightLine, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with StraightLine and Straightline Group LLC since 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Mercury and spent nine years in Washington Township. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, cash management, and retirement education services. The firm utilizes institutional research and proprietary model portfolios, applying modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis, and supports client engagement through structured educational programs.

Angelo D’orazio is a financial advisor with Stoney Creek Advisors LLC in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Smith and Associates, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, where he helps organize cultural events and scholarship efforts. Stoney Creek Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented Investment Policy Statement, model portfolios, and various analytical methods to manage accounts, offering services such as third-party money manager selection and held-away 401(k) account management.

Adam Smart is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. in Clarkston, MI, with six years at the firm and a total of three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Verde, he worked at Ralco Industries for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the Pontiac Community Foundation, chairs the development committee at Central Detroit Christian, and is a leadership team member at the Church of The Holy Redeemer. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis investment approach with diversified fund menus and may use derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage exposure or enhance portfolio efficiency.

Bardette Hicks is a financial advisor with ELE Advisory Services, Inc. based in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining ELE Advisory Services in 2021, Hicks worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and has a long tenure at Comerica Bank from 1977 to 2016. Outside of advisory work, Hicks is also a licensed real estate agent with Virtual Real Estate Services, LLC. ELE Advisory Services is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and monthly retirement seminars, utilizing fundamental analysis and client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide asset allocation and regular reviews.

William Caton is a financial advisor at William Mack & Associates Inc with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and several other companies outside the financial sector, including Door Dash and United Wholesale Mortgage. William Mack & Associates is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $820 million for about 957 clients through a team of ten advisers, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient, and low-cost investment strategies using no-load mutual funds and ETFs across multiple model portfolios.

Jeanette Lopiccolo is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Center for Financial Planning Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services since 2016. 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, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

Ronald Braun is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vantage Point Financial, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2011 to 2022. Braun is a board member of the Greater Northville UM Alumni Club in a volunteer capacity. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm follows a fiduciary, customized approach with a focus on long-term portfolio construction utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while incorporating flexibility for alternative investments and coordinated planning services.

Michael Maley is a financial advisor with VIMA, LLC in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with VIMA since 2014 and operates an additional business under the name Maley Investment Group. VIMA serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm employs a top-down, sector-focused investment approach and manages approximately $150 million in assets across a 12-advisor team.

Brian Swinney is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at FSA Advisors since 2017 and previously spent three years at Independence Capital Co Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Swinney serves as Vice President at Financial Services of America, where he sells life insurance and annuities, and is CEO of Core Four Services Inc, which also sells insurance products. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading horizon, employing a mix of mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, annuities, and third-party managers.

Chavez Vincent is a financial advisor with FAI Advisors, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at O.N. Investment Management Company since 2016 and has been associated with The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-registered insurance sales focused on life, disability, and fixed annuities. FAI Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, along with asset allocation strategies emphasizing long-term investments, and offers clients access to specialized insurance-based investment programs and sub-advisory solutions.