Hylan Moises is a financial advisor with Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at North Star Financial Consultants and Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 and 18 years, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Times 3 Ventures, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Darden Wealth Group serves private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach supplemented by macroeconomic and technical analysis, managing portfolios through individual securities, bonds, and ETFs, often on a discretionary basis.

Stephanie Rose is a financial advisor at Arrow Financial Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arrow Financial Group, she worked at Northwestern Mutual and OSAIC Wealth, Inc. Outside of finance, she operates a pharmaceutical courier delivery service as a secondary source of income. Arrow Investment Management, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, foundations, and employee benefit plans. The firm uses personalized, risk-adjusted asset allocation models across more than 15 asset classes and offers various portfolio management solutions through multiple delivery platforms.

Robert Pollock Jr. is a financial advisor with Diversified, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously operated Pollock Investment Advisors, LLC for 16 years and worked at McDonald Partners LLC for one year. Diversified, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, employee benefit plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a two-phase planning process and a diversified, long-term asset allocation approach, incorporating tools such as options and leveraged ETFs, and may utilize AI for decision-support in research and portfolio management.

Jonathan Johnson is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners since 2017 and was previously employed at ATS Advisors, a CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an independent tax preparer in Canton, Michigan. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and employs customized asset-allocation models using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jeremy Brandt is a financial advisor with Skyoak Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Skyoak Wealth since 2019 and is also affiliated with Brandt, Kelly & Simmons Securities, LLC, where he has been involved since 2006. Skyoak Wealth is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, corporate retirement plans, and institutions with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, family office, and personal wealth management services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach integrating proprietary active strategies with outside managed accounts, including alternative and leverage-related strategies, and offers a mix of family office and retirement plan advisory services.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor at Pathworks Financial, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Pathworks Financial since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed realtor and works part-time selling residential real estate through Center Street Realty, LLC. Pathworks Financial, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs an investment approach based on academic models like Modern Portfolio Theory and the Fama-French model, offering diversified asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, along with alternative investments and family office services.

Matthew Paul is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC. He has previously worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and G.F. Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a cryptocurrency validator on the Ethereum network. Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC provides fee-based advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of actively and passively managed investment strategies with a focus on value, safety, quality, and risk control, and offers customized retirement income projections and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jeff Osaer is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., and LPL Financial. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm integrates fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to construct primarily long-term portfolios and employs strategies including options and derivatives as part of its risk management approach.

Craig Simmons is a financial advisor with Skyoak Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brandt, Kelly & Simmons Securities, LLC since 2002 and has been with Skyoak Wealth since 2019. Skyoak Wealth is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, families, corporate retirement plans, and other institutions with wealth management, investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a discretionary and customized investment approach that integrates proprietary actively managed strategies with outside separately managed accounts, offering a broader mix of integrated services than many teams of similar size.

Steven Paul is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC since 2015. He also has a role as an insurance agent at Midwest Financial Consultants, where he has been active since 2010. Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages discretionary portfolios combining active and passive strategies with an emphasis on value, safety, quality, and risk control.

Christopher Szydlowski is a CFA® charterholder based in Plymouth, MI, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JLB & Associates Inc since 1998. JLB & Associates provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental equity analysis within a defined 200-company research universe, with portfolios typically holding 20–30 stocks blending growth and value, while fixed-income management focuses on investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities under ten years.

Stefanie Porter is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at White Pine Investment Company since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Pacific Life Distributors, TIAA-CREF, and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is also the sole member of Five Needles Estate Planning Services, PLLC, which offers estate planning and document drafting services. White Pine Investment Company provides fee-only investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to implement tailored portfolios and emphasizes regular written client communications and estate-planning coordination.

Christen Sando is a financial advisor at Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She is part of a four-person advisory team based in Ann Arbor, MI. Columbia Asset Management provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, applying fundamental analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory with a generally long-term orientation.

Matthew Trujillo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor and partner at Center for Financial Planning Inc with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Center for Financial Planning since 2013 and has prior experience with Raymond James Financial Services, ON Investment Management Co, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of finance, he teaches chess to middle school students and has authored a chess instruction book used in his classes. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual clients, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment management, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Eric Pratt is a financial advisor with CIG Asset Management, Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Pratt has been with CIG Asset Management and its affiliated entities since 2019. CIG Asset Management, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process that incorporates both strategic and tactical models, including SRI/ESG-screened options, with diversified exposures across multiple asset classes and manages private pooled investment vehicles alongside sub-advisory and bespoke planning services.

Jack Skrzycki is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Spartan Wealth Management. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Thurston Springer Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with SKRITZ LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Spartan Wealth Management offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach that emphasizes long-term portfolio construction using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Mark Zywiol is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Stonebrook Private LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, Raymond James & Associates, and teaching at Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Stonebrook Private LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach with portfolios including ETFs, individual equities, covered options, structured products, and alternative investments, implemented through discretionary management and oversight of independent managers.

Jeffrey Braun is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Financial, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Progressive Insurance Company for seventeen years. Braun is also involved in insurance sales outside of his advisory role. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners with investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting services. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while incorporating alternative investments and integrated planning advice.

Kevin Decker is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to joining Retirement Income Solutions in 2025, he worked for nine years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion for over 1,200 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities using an active management approach guided by a structured six-step process and employs a discretionary Seasonal Strategy for portfolio rebalancing.

Wenma Gorman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor at Sigma Investment Counselors with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma since 2012. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment process uses client-specific financial models and diversified portfolios incorporating ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, supported by both quantitative tools and qualitative research.