Ilirjan Shkurti is a CFA charterholder and registered Series 66 advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He founded Whistle Stop Financial Advice in 2024 after working at Ameriprise and Hantz Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves part-time as a physician financial counselor at Henry Ford Health. Whistle Stop Financial Advice offers advice-only financial planning services on an hourly basis, focusing on passive investment strategies using index mutual funds and ETFs. The firm does not provide discretionary portfolio management or custody of assets, emphasizing individualized, point-in-time planning engagements.

Bryan Mortenson is the sole advisor at Long Lake Capital Management, LLC in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has led Long Lake Capital Management since 2014. Bryan serves on the Board of Directors at Nexteon, an aviation software company, where he participates in board meetings and engages with management and investors. Long Lake Capital Management is an independent advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management through separately managed long/short accounts to individuals, high-net-worth investors, and corporate clients. The firm employs a value-oriented, special-situations investment approach based on fundamental, bottom-up research and offers tailored investment solutions, including client-imposed restrictions.

Matthew Cook is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 registered advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Cook & Associates since 2010 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance agency specializing in non-variable life insurance. Cook & Associates is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $56.6 million for about 89 clients. The firm provides individualized portfolio management and manager-selection services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and certain charitable organizations, focusing on long-term investment strategies based on fundamental analysis and asset allocation.

Jarryd Smith is a financial advisor at Harbor Light Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Portfolio Solutions and CACI International. Harbor Light Planning is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals and families with a focus on tax-aware, holistic financial and life planning. The firm combines comprehensive planning, investment management, and individual tax return preparation within a retainer-style advisory model.

Paul Cerro is a financial advisor at Cedar Grove Capital Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial analyst for Seed Health, a consumer goods company. Cedar Grove Capital Management is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses primarily on U.S. equities and employs fundamental analysis and regular portfolio monitoring, using both long- and short-term strategies along with options, margin, and short sales.

Robert Solway is the sole advisor at Nylrem Asset Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Huntington Woods, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Nylrem since 2016. Nylrem Asset Management provides investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning to private and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates on an hourly, consultative basis without discretionary trading authority, focusing on long-term, diversified asset allocation with attention to tax implications and after-tax performance.

David Sutts is a financial advisor at R.J. Sutts & Company with 29 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since its founding in 1997. R.J. Sutts & Company provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, and trusts, focusing on risk assessment, investment strategy, portfolio management, and withdrawal planning. The firm manages approximately $9.7 million on a discretionary basis for about 40 clients, utilizing technical, fundamental, and macroeconomic analysis to construct diversified portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Merlynd Ameti is a financial advisor at Royal Wealth Management LLC holding a Series 66 designation. He has held positions at LPL Enterprise LLC, Deloitte, Royal Financial, and PwC, with industry experience beginning in 2015. Royal Wealth Management is an independent firm offering fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, tax-aware approach using multiple analytical methods and strategies, and provides services such as investment management, retirement planning, and family office support.

Jody Medford is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience and serves as the sole advisor at Lineguard Investments, LLC. He has been with Lineguard since its founding in 2011. Lineguard Investments provides discretionary investment management and limited financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing a quantitative, income-driven rebalancing strategy while serving a diverse client base that includes charitable organizations.

Peter Kennedy is a CFA® charterholder based in Birmingham, MI, with seven years of experience at Kennedy Investment Counsel LLC and 40 years at Comerica, Inc. He leads Kennedy Investment Counsel LLC, an independent firm specializing in portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm creates individualized investment plans and employs a mix of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to build long-term portfolios. Kennedy Investment Counsel maintains a boutique practice with a very small client base, offering highly individualized oversight without using third-party subadvisers or wrap fee programs.

David manages the finances for a group of families and business owners in Oakland County, Michigan. His expertise includes investment advisement, risk management, education planning, longevity planning, social security planning, estate planning, tax consultations, life insurance, charitable giving, and Medicare resources. He prioritizes meaningful personal relationships and provides honest advice. David attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree majoring in Personal Financial Planning. After graduation, he gained experience working as a financial advisor for two Fortune 500 firms over seven years before opening his independent practice, Deller Wealth Management, in 2018. Clients deserve personalized solutions from professionals they know and trust. David’s focus is getting to know you and your family financially in order to understand your goals. He provides a tailored approach to best meet your financial objectives. David is dedicated to providing the latest technology and resources to his clients in an endeavor to create an ideal client experience. “How can I help? It’s a simple but powerful question. I’d love to hear your story, learn who you are and how I can help.”

Thomas Jones is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is the sole advisor at Thomas Jones Financial LLC, which he founded in 2009. In addition to his financial advisory work, Jones is also an attorney operating Thomas Jones Legal PLC, providing general legal services and dedicating approximately half of his professional time to legal practice. Thomas Jones Financial LLC primarily serves individual investors, business entities, estates, and trusts, offering fee-only, non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation, low-cost funds, and after-tax outcomes, and integrates affiliated legal services including estate planning and tax preparation.

Kevin Delaere is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is the principal of GK Private Wealth Partners LLC, an independent advisory firm he has been with since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 20 years at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. He is also a shareholder at Groen, Kluka & Company, where he prepares financial statements and tax returns for individuals and small businesses. GK Private Wealth Partners is a fee-only independent firm managing approximately $17 million for around 44 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals and employer-sponsored plans, often coordinating with outside professionals as needed.

Kimberly Wiggins is a financial advisor at Investors Management Services Inc with a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. She has been with Investors Management Services since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is the managing partner of Riviera Mack, LLC, where she oversees bookkeeping and maintenance responsibilities. Investors Management Services Inc, founded in 1968, provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive wealth-planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on fundamental and quantitative analysis, serving a small client base with fully discretionary management.

Warren Mcintyre is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Visionquest Financial Planning LLC since 2002. VisionQuest Financial Planning LLC offers project-based financial planning and investment consultation services primarily to individuals and families, as well as to businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates on a non-discretionary, fee-for-service model, emphasizing long-term, fundamental buy-and-hold investment strategies with diversified asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

John Daniel is the sole advisor at Daniel Investments, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Daniel Investments since 1997. Daniel Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals, families, small business owners, and small nonprofit organizations, including endowment funds and foundations. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis with a long-term holding orientation and portfolios tailored to clients’ income needs, growth objectives, and risk tolerance.

Ryan Murray is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is the founder of Murray Strategic Investment LLC and also owns and operates Murray Mortgage Solutions, a mortgage brokerage. Prior to launching his own firm, he held positions at GoldSmith Financial L.L.C., United Wholesale Mortgage, Lyft, and Northern Trust. Murray Strategic Investment LLC provides investment management, financial planning, employer retirement plan and IRA advisory, and project-based consulting services. The firm manages assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis and follows an investment process incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory, passive funds, and fundamental and technical analysis. Its client base includes individual investors, charitable organizations, and business clients.

David Salehi is the principal advisor at Salehi Wealth Management, LLC in Dearborn, MI, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Blue Chip Partners, LLC. Salehi served at the University of Michigan from 2021 to 2025. Salehi Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $15.3 million across about 51 client relationships. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, blending passive and active strategies, and may manage alternative investments and held-away accounts. It offers discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning on a fee-only basis.

Michael Palazzolo is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience and has been leading Fintentional LLC since 2016. Based in Birmingham, MI, he operates as the sole advisor at his independent firm. Fintentional LLC provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families, focusing on passive management through low-cost index funds and ETFs and offering non-discretionary investment assistance. The firm serves both individual and high-net-worth clients and coordinates with other professionals for services such as tax planning and preparation.

Carl Gill is a financial advisor with Asset Preservation Capital, LTD in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Healthview Asset Management, Elevated Performance Investment Group, and his own Asset Preservation Capital entities. In addition to advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation business. Asset Preservation Capital primarily serves individual clients, offering comprehensive financial planning, targeted consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm utilizes customized, asset-allocation driven portfolios and collaborates with third-party advisers, managing approximately $16 million across about 100 client relationships.