Kathryn Jay is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to manage long-term portfolios and incorporates strategies such as options and hedging to support risk management.

Christopher Bakken is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Strickler, he worked at several firms including Mercer Advisors and CMT Digital. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused approach using diversified holdings and third-party model managers, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, estate planning coordination, and tax preparation through affiliated entities.

Paul Dziepak is a financial advisor with Cirrus Capital LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Black Oak Capital, LLC and Hudson Insurance Group, where he also serves as an insurance agent and producer. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a marketing and event coordinator for Key of Hope, an organization based in Durban, South Africa, and is the owner of Kingdom Building Ventures, LLC. Cirrus Capital LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach combining quantitative and fundamental analysis, regularly monitors and rebalances portfolios, and offers model portfolios with performance results available to clients.

David Tutak is a CFA® charterholder with Planning Alternatives Ltd in Birmingham, MI. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2016, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Tutak has been with Planning Alternatives Ltd since 2019, contributing to the firm’s team of 10 advisors. Planning Alternatives Ltd provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable institutions, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to build globally diversified, risk-based portfolios and offers specialized services such as ERISA fiduciary oversight, Section 3(38) investment management, and Family Office coordination.

Nathan Mersereau is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Planning Alternatives Ltd. for multiple years since 2009, with an interlude at Wealthcare Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2018. Planning Alternatives Ltd. provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable institutions, foundations, and businesses. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-based portfolios and serves as an ERISA fiduciary and Section 3(38) investment manager for retirement plans.

Genadi Slavov is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Sigma Investment Counselors, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sigma in 2023, he held positions at RHP Properties and Roofing Depot LLC, and briefly worked at UBS. Sigma Investment Counselors offers comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a client-specific financial model and diversified investment portfolios, utilizing both quantitative tools and qualitative research, and manages approximately $2.1 billion across multiple advisory teams.

Theodore Lakkides is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in financial planning. He has been with Financial Freedom House since 1982, including its predecessor entities, and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. He serves as president, board member, and instructor for the Cygnet Institute of Personal Financial Literacy, a nonprofit organization providing financial education workshops and seminars. Financial Freedom House offers investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with strategic asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using primarily ETFs and no-load index funds.

Patrick Nalepa is a CFP® professional at Gainplan LLC with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Gainplan since 2016, including his current role at Gainplan LLC since 2022, and previously spent three years at Hillsdale College. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate clients, employing a factor-based, top-down investment approach that incorporates tactical and strategic asset allocation across various securities and derivatives. The firm also offers discretionary portfolio management and engages third-party sub-advisers for certain accounts.

Mark Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Cranbrook Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cranbrook Wealth Management since 2006. Cranbrook Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, and business entities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis for approximately 242 clients. The firm combines investment management with financial planning and uses model allocations tailored by a Risk Tolerance Assessment, implementing portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs.

Wendy Simmons is a financial advisor with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and ELE Wealth Advisors. Wendy is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a minimal amount of time to this role. Dahring | Cusmano provides holistic financial planning and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a client-centered investment process focused on asset allocation and low-cost investments, managing portfolios primarily for the long term while also offering institutional plan services and fiduciary roles.

Gregory Oray is a financial advisor at Cirrus Capital LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Regal Investment Advisors, Retirewise Wealth Management, and his own firms, Oray King Wealth Advisors and Oray Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Cirrus Capital LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to estate-planning tools. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach combining quantitative and fundamental analysis, regularly monitoring and rebalancing portfolios while offering fee-based research and model portfolio construction.

Colin Connery is a Series 65-registered advisor at Heron Bay Capital Management with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wilson Partners for eight years and Asset Health for five years. Heron Bay Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $644 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary investment management with a long-term strategy that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized portfolios primarily composed of individual equities and low-cost ETFs.

Paul Delmotte is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Financial, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Inlay Digital and Urge Juice. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Modern Eagle Golf, a private golf simulator club. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost funds and ETFs, while incorporating alternative investments and integrated planning services.

Marilyn Carter Hogan is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Regal Securities for 14 years and has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2026. Hogan is the founder of Carter Capital Management, an investment-related business. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs, combining fundamental and quantitative research through proprietary and third-party platforms.

L Atherton is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Atherton is involved with Strategic Planning Advisors, Inc., where he spends approximately half of his time providing insurance sales and services. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis and integrates affiliated accounting and insurance services within its retirement-focused approach.

David Foret is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2016, with a brief tenure at Stratos Wealth Partners in 2016. Foret holds a Series 65 license and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and offers customized asset allocation models, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Adam Larkin is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at United Wholesale Mortgage. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the boys' varsity ice hockey team at Clarkston Community Schools. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers customized asset-allocation models and integrates tax and estate planning services through affiliated providers.

Julia Shaw is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Plante Moran and Merrill Lynch. 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 uses customized asset-allocation models supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Robert Steinberg is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Blue Chip Partners, LLC. He holds a Juris Doctor degree and has worked as an attorney since 1993. Steinberg has prior experience with Raymond James Financial Services and has been involved with Blue Chip Partners and related entities for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is a proprietor and part owner of Blue Chip Estate Planning, LLP, providing legal services, and a partner in Blue Chip Tax, LLC, focusing on tax return preparation and planning. Blue Chip Partners, LLC offers fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and utilizes customized asset allocation models and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supported by affiliated tax and estate planning service providers.

Avery Mona is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential. Avery has been in the financial industry since 2022, including experience at LPL Financial and prior roles in education at the middle and high school levels. Spartan Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach, focusing on long-term portfolio construction using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.