Steven Berner is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Kmg Fiduciary Partners. Outside of finance, Berner is a silent partner in Puckmasters, a business providing specialized hockey lessons to youth. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized advice through a variety of investment strategies, including ESG options, and manages $1.615 billion in discretionary assets.

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 holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of experience in financial advising. 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, including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of analytical methods and manages a substantial portfolio mix through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Scott Kolesky is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2008 and Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Kolesky serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice High School. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, emphasizing diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Ryan Fedricks is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC, and has worked with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2010. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and banks. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with a proprietary equity valuation model to develop strategic asset allocations and investment policies.

Richard Elias IV is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arax Advisory Partners. He has previously worked at Robert Schechter and Associates and Schechter Investment Advisors. Elias also functions as an Investment Analyst at Robert Schechter & Associates, where he contributes during securities trading hours. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors, overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

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, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, Lincoln Financial Distributors, Allianz Global Investors, AQR Investments, and BlackRock Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Jackavery, Inc., a pass-through entity established for tax and legal purposes 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. The firm offers a range of investment products and platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets across about 208 advisors.

Matthew Moretuzzo is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has been with Plante Moran in various capacities since 2021. His background also includes roles at Saginaw Township Water Department and teaching experience at Heritage High School and Oakland University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

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 financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Cirrus Capital, BLACK OAK CAPITAL, FAMILY 1ST FINANCIAL dba LEGACY OF AMERICA, and Versaille Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Wells is also an owner and consultant at ShiftMethods, providing consulting and sales training services. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through approved third-party model managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and solicitation services, with an emphasis on a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

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.

Ronald Wiitala is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Virtue Capital Management, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC. He is also the owner of Witala Financial Services and serves as an independent agent offering gold and silver through National Gold Consultants. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement education, using model-driven strategies with a focus on economic data and active due diligence.

Mark Van Faussien is a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Azimuth since 2013. Van Faussien serves as a trustee for the Mount Elliott Cemetery Association, where he is involved in governing overall business and capital plans. 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, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and it is affiliated with Focus Financial Partners, offering access to private investment vehicles and related financial solutions.

Jill Lowther is a financial advisor at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, Michigan, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at CoreCap Investments and Primerica Financial Services. Secure Asset Management, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, offering pension consulting services for retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles and focuses on individual and plan-level consulting rather than traditional corporate clients.

Daniel Mcenroe is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Azimuth Capital Management and its affiliated entities since 2004. 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, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and is affiliated with Focus Financial Partners, offering clients access to private investment vehicles and related credit and insurance solutions.