Stefanie Jenkins is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Cannon Financial Strategists, and Blasingame, Burch, Garrard and Ashley. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm manages accounts on a fiduciary basis using a mix of internal teams, external managers, model portfolios, and traditional and alternative investments, supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Michael Schmidtke is a financial advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Planning Alternatives LTD and EFG Asset Management. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and individual clients, including high-net-worth families, providing asset management, financial planning, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within a structured investment process and primarily constructs portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs.

Raymond Comiskey III is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at EDM Financial Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at Securian Financial Advisors of the Great Lakes, Securian Financial Services Inc., and Minnesota Life. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing multiple investment platforms and non-traditional delivery methods such as subscription-based retirement education and co-advised private wealth solutions.

David Sowerby is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC and has held roles at Ancora Advisors, Inverness Securities LLC, and Loomis Sayles companies. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension, profit-sharing, and 401(k) plans. The firm’s investment approach combines top-down macro assessment with fundamental equity analysis and fixed-income structuring, employing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and private placements.

Steven Berner is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Kmg Fiduciary Partners, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a business that provides specialized hockey lessons to youth. Fortis Capital Advisors is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and planning services using a mix of passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, incorporating third-party sub-advisors and specialist approaches.

Jason Pivoz is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Integrated Wealth Concepts, LLC and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Pivoz holds a CPA position at Blue and Co, LLC, where he provides tax and accounting services. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based financial advising discipline supported by proprietary software and quantitative metrics, combining passive and active investment strategies along with dynamic rebalancing.

Solomon Lamacchio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. He also provides investment advisory services through Wealthcare Advisory Partners, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a wide range of investment delivery options, combining large-scale advisory operations with various non-advisory financial products.

Jaime Eckels is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 1999 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 individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models and frequently employs third-party managers and alternative investments.

Scott Kolesky is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice High School. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory and independent advisor programs.

Ryan Fedricks is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Plante Moran Financial Advisors and has been associated with the firm since 2010. He is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC, a role unrelated to investment advisory. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to private and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and sovereign wealth funds. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a proprietary equity market valuation model and often employs third-party managers and alternative investments.

Richard Elias IV is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and also serves as an investment analyst at Robert Schechter & Associates. His prior experience includes roles at Schechter Investment Advisors and Enlightened Finance LLC. Arax Advisory Partners offers wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm manages accounts on a fiduciary basis using a combination of internal teams, external managers, and alternative investments, supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Ted Haddad is a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Azimuth since 2004, including its predecessor and current entities. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, banks, and municipal entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative databases, fundamental, and technical analysis to create portfolios tailored to client objectives, utilizing individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers access to private investment vehicles through its affiliation with Focus Financial Partners.

Karl Schwartz is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, Lincoln Financial Distributors, Allianz Global Investors, AQR Investments, Blackrock Investments, and John Hancock Distributors. Outside of advisory work, he owns a pass-through entity related to his Kestra compensation. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients with approximately $13.45 billion in assets under management as of 2025. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, with a structure that supports discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across various platforms.

Matthew Moretuzzo is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Auburn Hills, MI. His prior work includes roles at Saginaw Township Water Department and Oakland University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, 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.

Patrick Shaw is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. He has worked at Fortitude Financial Partners and Mariner Platform Solutions since 2024 and was previously with Lido Advisors, LLC and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize firm-built model portfolios, customized discretionary portfolios, and a broad range of investment tools.

Bradley Lott is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life, variable annuity, and accident/health insurance. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open-architecture investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Michael Cave is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Secure Asset Management and its affiliated entities since 2000. Secure Asset Management primarily serves individual clients, including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies guided by written Investment Policy Statements and utilizes third-party money managers and platforms to support client accounts.

Scott Loney is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting, often using discretionary authority to implement customized investment strategies and referring clients to third-party investment advisors.

George Wells is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc and has held prior roles at Cirrus Capital, BLACK OAK CAPITAL, FAMILY 1ST FINANCIAL dba LEGACY OF AMERICA, and Versaille Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Wells owns and consults for ShiftMethods, a consulting and sales training business. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods to manage portfolios through third-party model managers and offers approved alternative private placements to eligible accredited investors.

Brian Tepper is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Advisory Associates, Lincoln Investment, and The Leaders Group, Inc. He also serves as Vice President at Detroit Financial, where he consults clients on fixed life insurance products. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses model portfolios along with discretionary or non-discretionary authority assigned to its investment adviser representatives.