Jeffrey Covert is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Team Covert, LLC and also owns and operates Team Covert Financial & Tax Planning Group, LLC, where he provides tax planning and insurance services as a CPA and insurance agent. His prior experience includes roles at Wealth for You Financial, LLC, Barnett Financial & Tax, Inc., and Hantz Financial Services, Inc. Team Covert, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and targeted consulting. The firm employs customized portfolios using model strategies and sub-advisers, and integrates tax and insurance services through affiliated businesses.

Paul Puro is a financial advisor at RHL Group, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, Paul is an independent insurance agent representing various companies and owns Puro Financial Services, LLC. RHL Group, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with retirement-plan consulting and specialized product management.

Joseph Vitale is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience owning and managing insurance and real estate businesses. Vitale also owns Trinity Realty Inc. and SSJ Properties, which are real estate-related ventures. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model-based portfolio management incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, serving roughly 396 client relationships with a three-advisor team.

Daniel Krug is a financial advisor with Daniel Krug & Associates in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at his current firm since 2004 and previously was associated with Global Financial Private Capital, LLC and G.F. Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee managing trust finances for two non-securities clients. Daniel Krug & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management, financial planning, and insurance product recommendations. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and selected sub-advisers on the AssetMark platform, combining various analytical methods, and also operates as a licensed insurance agency offering insurance and annuity products alongside educational seminars and personalized tax-preparation vouchers for select clients.

Louis Melone is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Melone Private Wealth, LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Budd, Melone & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is an author working on a book. Melone Private Wealth, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment advisory and financial planning services, employing a blend of active and passive strategies with a long-term investment horizon, and manages most client assets on a discretionary basis.

Alexander Finsterwald is a financial advisor at RHL Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC, First State Bank, Level One Bank/First Merchants Bank, and Chemical Bank/TCF Bank/Huntington Bank. RHL Group, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Harajli is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, United Wholesale Mortgage, and Best Buy. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $117 million across about 396 client relationships using model-based portfolio management and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jack Yarosh is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and various other organizations. Outside of advising, he is a minority owner of Millpond Bed and Breakfast LLC, a historic property with multiple Airbnb rental units in Clarkston, Michigan. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes diversified fund menus along with derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolios.

William Waggoner II is a financial advisor with Stoney Creek Advisors LLC in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stoney Creek Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Oakland Community College for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Stoney Creek Partners, LLC, a life and health insurance agency. Stoney Creek Advisors, LLC 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, multiple analytical methods, and offers services including third-party money manager selection, retirement-plan advisory, and held-away 401(k) account management through the Pontera platform.

James Barrett is a financial advisor with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Acorn Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. He holds a long-term care insurance license. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerances. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party managers, and automated ETF portfolios through Betterment.

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.

Angelo D'orazio is a financial advisor at Stoney Creek Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Ameriprise and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, which supports Italian culture and scholarships. Stoney Creek Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented Investment Policy Statement, model portfolios, and a mix of analytical methods to manage investments, with at least quarterly account reviews and rebalancing.

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.

Christopher Roumayeh is a financial advisor with SB Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at San Blas Securities, Capital Asset Advisory Service, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Team Renegade, LLC, a technology business. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with 34 advisors managing over $1 billion in assets for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis in client portfolio construction.

Gregory Neino is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at RetireMitten Financial LLC. Prior to joining RetireMitten in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 16 years. RetireMitten Financial LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and multi-generational families, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using stocks and ETFs, guided by client-specific investment policies and periodic reviews, and is noted for its planning related to Canadian-U.S. cross-border financial considerations.

Hannah Bennett is a financial advisor with Verde Capital Management, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Verde Capital Management, she has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach blends fundamental and technical analysis with diversified fund menus, and it employs derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage exposure and portfolio efficiency.

Mark Tabock is a financial advisor at Stoney Creek Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience and holds the PFS™ designation. He has been associated with Tabock Business TR TBT Corp Mgmt Assoc Co since 1988, where he serves as an account executive and accounting manager, including providing tax services and business-related advice as a certified public accountant. He is a shareholder in Tabock Company, a Michigan for-profit corporation. Stoney Creek Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented Investment Policy Statement, a variety of analytical methods, and quarterly reviews to manage client accounts, and offers a broad investment menu alongside retirement-plan advisory services and client education initiatives.

Todd Tarantino is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he holds insurance licenses for life, disability, annuities, and long-term care through Ash Brokerage. Acorn Wealth Advisors serves individuals as well as institutional and tax-exempt clients, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm combines in-house portfolio construction and quantitative analysis with third-party platforms and managers, tailoring investment recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance.

Morgan Cinader is a financial advisor with Verde Capital Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Verde Capital Management, Morgan worked at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Hope College. Outside of finance, Morgan teaches barre fitness classes at Pure Barre Clarkston. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental and technical analysis with diversified asset allocation and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Carl Szasz is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Verde Capital Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Szasz owns and manages Verde Real Estate and is a partner in Narrin Farms, LLC, a lakefront horse farm. He also serves as President of the Starbluff Homeowner's Association and manages Millpond Bed and Breakfast, an Airbnb rental property. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, offers diversified fund menus, and uses synthetic instruments as part of its investment approach.