Kathryn Jay is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to manage long-term portfolios and incorporates strategies such as options and hedging to support risk management.

Christopher Bakken is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mercer Advisors and CMT Digital. Strickler Investment Services offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an active, asset-allocation driven approach that incorporates equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, and provides services such as portfolio supervision, tax preparation through an affiliated entity, and advice on held-away accounts and insurance products.

Lisa Myers is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with the firm since 2007. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, she is part of a 16-advisor team at Retirement Income Solutions. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $3.0 billion, employing an active management approach guided by a structured investment process and a discretionary Seasonal Strategy.

Joseph Kettinger is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, since 2013. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion across 1,265 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities using an active, committee-driven investment approach with a discretionary Seasonal Strategy, emphasizing diversified allocations and periodic portfolio reviews.

Genadi Slavov is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Sigma Investment Counselors, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sigma in 2023, he held positions at RHP Properties and Roofing Depot LLC, and briefly worked at UBS. Sigma Investment Counselors offers 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 portfolios, utilizing both quantitative tools and qualitative research, and manages approximately $2.1 billion across multiple advisory teams.

John Bailey is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to joining Retirement Income Solutions, he worked at Old National Bank and operated Bailey Telecommunications LLC. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $3.0 billion across a 16-advisor team, employing an active management approach guided by a structured six-step process and using a discretionary Seasonal Strategy to manage client portfolios.

Brian Weisman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. since 1997. Columbia Asset Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental research combined with Modern Portfolio Theory to construct strategic asset allocations, generally maintaining a long-term investment horizon while allowing for rebalancing or shorter-term trades.

Benjamin Radley is a Series 65-licensed advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Brighton, MI. He has been with SimplyRIA and SimplyRIA Advisor Network since 2026 and has prior experience working in various roles over the past several years, including at Grand Valley State University and South Lyon Public Schools. He has also worked at multiple golf courses earlier in his career. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary support through a team of 26 advisors. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive management and operates under a corporate RIA structure that supports multiple independent adviser practices.

Wendy Simmons is a financial advisor with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and ELE Wealth Advisors. Wendy is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a minimal amount of time to this role. Dahring | Cusmano provides holistic financial planning and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a client-centered investment process focused on asset allocation and low-cost investments, managing portfolios primarily for the long term while also offering institutional plan services and fiduciary roles.

Paul Delmotte is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Financial, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Inlay Digital and Urge Juice. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Modern Eagle Golf, a private golf simulator club. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost funds and ETFs, while incorporating alternative investments and integrated planning services.

L Atherton is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Atherton is involved with Strategic Planning Advisors, Inc., where he spends approximately half of his time providing insurance sales and services. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis and integrates affiliated accounting and insurance services within its retirement-focused approach.

David Foret is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2016. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships and employs a team-based approach focused on developing tailored Investment Policy Statements and asset allocation models that are actively monitored and rebalanced.

Adam Larkin is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at United Wholesale Mortgage. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the boys' varsity ice hockey team at Clarkston Community Schools. 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 offers customized asset-allocation models and integrates tax and estate planning services through affiliated providers.

Julia Shaw is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Plante Moran and Merrill Lynch. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and uses customized asset-allocation models supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Robert Steinberg is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Blue Chip Partners, LLC. He holds a Juris Doctor degree and has worked as an attorney since 1993. Steinberg has prior experience with Raymond James Financial Services and has been involved with Blue Chip Partners and related entities for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is a proprietor and part owner of Blue Chip Estate Planning, LLP, providing legal services, and a partner in Blue Chip Tax, LLC, focusing on tax return preparation and planning. Blue Chip Partners, LLC offers 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 utilizes customized asset allocation models and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supported by affiliated tax and estate planning service providers.

Avery Mona is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential. Avery has been in the financial industry since 2022, including experience at LPL Financial and prior roles in education at the middle and high school levels. Spartan Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach, focusing on long-term portfolio construction using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Shawn Srivastava is a Series 65-licensed advisor with C2 Private Wealth in Novi, MI, and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC, Senior Planning Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates significant time to client services and insurance support at Senior Planning Advisors. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, combining comprehensive financial planning with discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis to manage income distribution and sequence-of-returns risk, integrating planning with affiliated accounting and insurance services to support clients’ overall financial strategies.

Jacob Fritts is a financial advisor with MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Before joining MariPau, he spent six years at Display Group and held roles at Detroit Wallpaper and as a Senior Account Executive. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for event production companies, providing sales, marketing, and leadership support. MariPau Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing portfolios with a fiduciary approach that includes discretionary management and access to third-party independent managers.

Christopher Cousins is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with FAI Advisors, Inc. and has held roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Service, and Capital Planning Solutions, LLC. Cousins serves on the boards of Westside Christian Academy and the Face Foundation, and is involved with the Cousins Foundation as an authorized party. He is also the managing member of Empowering Futures, LLC and B Trace Partners/Q5, both non-investment related businesses focused on coaching and business succession planning. FAI Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a team of five advisors and manages approximately $301 million, offering tailored portfolio management and consulting with an emphasis on long-term investment strategies and the use of sub-advisers.

Richard Paul is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC, where he has worked since 2011. He is also the owner and president of Midwest Financial Consultants, a firm engaged in fixed insurance products since 2007. Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and modular consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes customized retirement income projections, risk assessments, and asset allocation across active and passive strategies, with a focus on value, safety, and loss avoidance.