Nicholas Pagano is a financial advisor with Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Gainplan LLC and Viridian Equity Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates non-investment businesses related to travel memberships and referral services. Asset Allocation Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors and plan sponsors. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation using quantitative models and offers supplemental services such as 529 plan assistance and investment policy reviews.

James Maher is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Concorde since 2013 and also operates Maher Financial Group, which he founded in 2004. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in lawsuit funding and structured settlement consulting through Michigan Lawsuit Funding, LLC and Maher Structured Settlements. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, utilizing in-house and external strategist models, and offers a range of services including wrap fee programs and ERISA plan advisory.

Jeremy Kedzior is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and a total of 7 years in the industry. He is based in Southfield, MI. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Dan Brown is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with a Series 65 designation. He has been with CoreCap Advisors and related entities since 2018. Prior to joining CoreCap, he worked at Consillo and Fleece & Thank You. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with M & O Marketing, LLC. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

David Howard is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Investments, LPL Financial, and the Center For Wealth Planning, among others. Howard is president and a 40% owner of Financial Fitness, Inc., and is also active as an insurance agent. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and frequently engages sub-advisors and third-party managers to serve its clients.

Kevin Benson is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2004 and is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary equity valuation models to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Eric Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. His career includes roles at Grand Valley State University, Thomson Reuters, and First National Bank. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Zachary Zimcosky is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital since 2022 and previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc. for 13 years. Zimcosky also operates Zimco Capital, providing financial planning and investment solutions. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes discretionary management and access to internal portfolio strategies across asset classes.

Ryan Theisen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management, Inc. since 2014 and also worked at the University of Michigan - Dearborn from 2013 to 2018. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes an Investment Committee to guide decisions and offers services such as direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Victor Hicks III is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with a CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has experience working at BMO Financial Group, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and SGH Wealth Management prior to joining Perigon. His industry experience totals six years, beginning in 2016. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction, regular monitoring, and serves as both sponsor and overseer of its wrap program and sub-advisor relationships.

Connor Faix is a financial advisor with Advance Capital Management Inc in Southfield, MI. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Advance Capital Management since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions in the insurance industry and various educational institutions. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a committee-driven investment approach with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Lamindy Brandon Joseph is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with CL Wealth Management LLC. He has held roles at Noir Private Wealth, LLC and Cabot Lodge Securities, and has served as a part-time instructor at the University of Phoenix since 2010, teaching finance, economics, and business courses. He is also managing partner of Centurion Wealth Management and managing member of Centurion Financial Advisers, which provides financial planning, insurance solutions, tax preparation, and CFO services for nonprofits. CL Wealth Management LLC offers portfolio advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using fundamental and technical analysis and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jordan Paholak is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Novi, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Integrity Investment Planning Group, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western & Southern Life. Outside of investment advising, he also engages in life insurance sales as a financial representative with Integrity Investment Planning Group. ON Investment Management Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services including comprehensive financial plans and access to various third-party investment programs, managing client accounts through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicole Horsch is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private banks from 2014 to 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Pure Haven, an independent contractor role related to organic body care. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

James Speir is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Corecap Advisors and has worked at Convergence Financial Advisors since 2012 and at Speir Financial since 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent. CoreCap Advisors offers discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, using a variety of investment vehicles and frequently working with sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Vincent Vitale is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management Inc since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the CFA Society of Detroit, overseeing the execution of its strategic mission and managing its programming and budget. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses an Investment Committee to guide decisions and manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets across over 6,800 clients.

Darren Van Hevel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Advisor Network since 2020 and previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a college football official for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and works as a video operator for Detroit Lions home games. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach, building customized portfolios with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, while offering access to independent managers and a range of implementation options.

Jodi Rosen is an investment advisor representative at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Rosen has a background with GLP Investment Services, LLC and has been involved with GLP & Associates since 2008, where she also works as a licensed insurance agent focusing on life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Asset Allocation Strategies provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors and plan sponsors. The firm employs advanced quantitative techniques in its strategic asset allocation process and offers supplemental services including 529 plan assistance and plan-sponsor investment policy reviews.

Gabrielle Murad is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Daniel Mchugh is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an investor in mortgage investing ventures through Academy Financial Gamma, LLC and Academy Financial Zeta, LLC. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide decisions and utilizes a range of strategies including direct indexing and alternative investments.