Mark Garbacik is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. since 2005. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning, ongoing investment management, and focused modular planning engagements. Old Oak’s investment approach is holistic and asset-allocation driven, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks and bonds.

Paul Day is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Thrivent Financial. Pinnacle Wealth Management serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, managing approximately $118 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers tiered financial planning and portfolio management services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, and provides adult education retirement classes alongside other advisory consulting services.

Eve Gaiser is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Pinnacle Wealth Management and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services since 2013. In addition to her advisory work, she is also a licensed insurance agent, selling life and fixed insurance products. Pinnacle Wealth Management advises individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting through a tiered planning process, with services ranging from investment audits to tax and estate planning, and provides client education and wrap fee programs.

Michael Lebowski is a financial advisor at Oikonomos Asset Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and operates an accounting firm, Michael Lebowski PLLC, where he is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Additionally, he is a licensed real estate agent affiliated with National Realty Centers and holds a life insurance producer license. Oikonomos Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and typically seeks discretionary authority to manage client portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Cheri Young is a financial advisor at Forever Young Integrated Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Questar Asset Management. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a tax advisory business. Forever Young Integrated Wealth provides discretionary asset management and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental, quantitative, and risk analyses to tailor investment strategies, and offers both SEI-managed and custom portfolio solutions.

Christopher Burrell is a financial advisor at Estate Performance Advisors L.L.C. in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Estate Performance Advisors since 2019 and previously at Questar Asset Management from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved as an insurance agent and vice president in insurance marketing, focusing on agent recruiting and training. Estate Performance Advisors L.L.C. provides discretionary investment management through SEI Investments’ programs, offering financial planning and consulting services primarily to individual investors. The firm uses SEI-developed model portfolios and mutual funds, overseeing account selection and management while partnering with other advisers through tri-party co-advisory arrangements.

Mark Wojno is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has also operated his own CPA and tax preparation practice since 1985. Wojno’s outside activities include tax preparation and accounting services under his CPA license. Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, managing approximately $118 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers customized portfolio management and tiered financial planning packages, along with educational retirement classes and various consulting services.

Lucy Valandra is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Copper Beech Wealth Management. Her prior roles include positions at Stephens Consulting, LLC and Meridian Financial Partners LLC. Outside of finance, she has been involved with the Great Meadow Foundation and several equestrian and farm-related ventures. Copper Beech Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a range of investment methods and emphasizing diversification. The firm manages discretionary assets primarily through ETFs and mutual funds, and offers fiduciary retirement advice and standalone financial planning without account minimums.

Nicholas Bour is a financial advisor at Inspire Wealth Advisory LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Brookwood Investment Group and Redwood Private Wealth LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a licensed insurance producer through Executive Financial Group. Inspire Wealth Advisory LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) services for individuals, trusts, business owners, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes the UX Wealth platform and third-party managers to implement customized investment strategies.

John Pelon is a financial advisor at Patrick Financial Group LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at ATS Capital Advisors and Advance Capital Services. Pelon also serves as President and Chief Compliance Officer of ATS Capital Advisors. Patrick Financial Group, LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances, primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with ongoing rebalancing and portfolio supervision.

Eric Little is a Series 65 licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Estate Performance Advisors L.L.C. since 2019 and previously spent two years at Questar Asset Management, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an affiliated insurance agency, Estate Preservation Agency Inc. Estate Performance Advisors L.L.C. provides discretionary investment management primarily through SEI Investments’ model portfolios and mutual fund solutions, serving clients with over $30 million in assets under management. The firm also offers financial planning and consulting services and collaborates with other advisers via SEI’s platform.

Mark Young is a financial advisor at Forever Young Integrated Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory services, he operates a sole proprietorship involved in cryptocurrency mining. Forever Young Integrated Wealth provides discretionary asset management and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs an investment approach combining Modern Portfolio Theory with qualitative and quantitative analysis and offers SEI-managed account solutions alongside custom portfolios.

Alec Copeland is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase and Xanterra Travel Collection. Outside of finance, he is involved with Flaunt Salon, a landscaping and cleaning services business. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, utilizing an active, asset-allocation driven approach with portfolios composed of equities, ETFs, and mutual funds. The firm also offers tax preparation services through an affiliated entity and employs risk-analysis tools to tailor portfolio construction to client objectives.

Jacob Kasperski is a financial advisor at A Smarter Way to Invest with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also serves as Portfolio Manager at Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider supporting insurance agents and investment advisors. His prior experience includes roles in education and small business ownership. A Smarter Way to Invest provides third-party investment advisory services to registered investment adviser firms, offering systematically managed strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis. The firm focuses on institutional and RIA clients, delivering proprietary models and customized solutions rather than serving individual retail investors.

Luka Zachary is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strickler Investment Services, he spent nine years in school and had a one-year period of unemployment. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation driven approach using equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, supported by third-party model managers and risk analysis tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Nathan Meyer is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Caitlin John, LLC. He has worked at several firms including Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management and A Smarter Way To Invest, Inc. Meyer is also the Director of Compliance and Operations at Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors. Caitlin John, LLC serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm delivers personalized investment programs through a team of registered investment adviser representatives, utilizing a mix of active and passive management, third-party portfolio managers, and a broad range of financial instruments.

John Lambert is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Brighton, MI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of finance, he has been involved in ski coaching and instruction for over four decades, working with junior alpine athletes and various ski teams. SimplyRIA Advisor Network provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans through a team of 24 advisors. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator, supporting independent advisors who tailor portfolios using a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

Logan Doty is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Strickler, he gained experience in roles at Powerhouse Gym, BASF Corporation, and Clemson University. He is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent, dedicating part-time hours to that work. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation driven approach, utilizing third-party model managers and risk analysis tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Timothy Walworth is a financial advisor with Markowski Investments in Pinckney, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at TDW Financial Strategies and experience at Caitlin John Private Wealth Management and United Advisors America. In addition to advising, he works as an independent insurance agent, spending five to ten hours weekly on this activity. Markowski Investments provides personal financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses, managing approximately $474 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach integrates strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, typically favoring long-term holdings while employing option strategies to enhance or hedge portfolios.

Alexander Walther is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, using an active, asset-allocation driven approach that incorporates equities, ETFs, and mutual funds. The firm offers ongoing portfolio supervision, access to tax preparation services through an affiliated entity, and advises on held-away accounts and insurance products.