Aaron Hodari is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and has previously worked at Schechter Investment Advisors, Kingswood Capital Partners, Chalice Capital Partners, Niagara International Capital, and Robert Schechter & Associates. His background includes roles in financial planning, investment advising, and private fund management. Arax Advisory Partners offers wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a fiduciary approach using a combination of in-house portfolio teams, external managers, and alternative investments, supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Benjamin Upward is a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Synchronicity Investments Ltd, ChainLogic Fund LP, and Robinson Capital Management, LLC. His career includes involvement with several investment and governance-related entities. Azimuth Capital Management provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and municipal entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis with model-based equity strategies and customized fixed-income approaches, managing equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios while offering related cash, credit, and insurance solutions.

Nolan Eriksen is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Brokerage Services, Inc. and served in the Department of Defense for several years. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms and programs.

Daniel Mcwilliams is a financial advisor at PKS Advisory Services, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Michigan Securities, Inc. He serves as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 1491. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $905 million in assets and customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and individual securities.

William Gough is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Azimuth Capital Management since 2013, currently serving at Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC. The firm provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, banks, and municipal entities. Azimuth employs a combination of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers access to affiliated private investment vehicles and related credit, cash management, and insurance solutions.

Jeremy Goldstein is a financial advisor at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior firms include Aurora Securities and Foresters Equity. Secure Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and emphasizes equitable allocation among clients.

Erin Farley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Azimuth Capital Management since 2025 and previously spent nine years at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC advises individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and municipal entities, offering discretionary and nondiscretionary investment supervisory services along with limited personal financial planning. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to manage equity, balanced, and customized fixed-income portfolios while providing access to affiliated private investment vehicles and credit solutions.

Melissa Hintz is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and J.P. Morgan, and she holds a notary public position through which she may perform notary services for clients. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing over $13 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Andrew Moss is a financial advisor with Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, Na. Moss serves as a director of the Western Golf Association, which provides scholarships through the Evans Scholars program. Elevation Point Wealth Partners delivers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and alternative investments.

Brett Kunkle is a CFP® at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience in landscape design and the food service industry. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to private and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, insurance companies, not-for-profits, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Alan Freeman is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Azimuth Capital Management. He has been with the Azimuth firms since 2005, including Azimuth Capital Management and Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, banks, and municipal entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative databases with fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, while also offering access to affiliated private investment vehicles and credit, cash management, and insurance solutions.

Douglas Featherstone Jr. is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Alerus Financial, and CG Advisory Services. He currently serves as a Senior Internal Wholesaler at MissionSquare Retirement. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Bradley Boogren is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He has been with Fidelity since 2004, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, VP Regional Planning Consultant, and Insurance Wholesaler. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Field Director at Northwestern Mutual Financial from 2001 to 2004. Throughout his career, Bradley has focused on building long-lasting relationships with clients and assisting them through the financial and retirement planning process. He utilizes a range of planning tools and strategies to help clients improve their financial situations and work towards financial security. Outside of his professional work, Bradley enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, camping, music, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Benjamin Kusner is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fortis Capital Advisors in 2026, he worked at KMG Fiduciary Partners, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized, primarily discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a mix of passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies along with third-party sub-advisors.

Owen Crabtree is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at TFG Advisers and The Heathers Club of Bloomfield Hills, as well as experience in various other industries. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios including ESG and blockchain-focused options.

Kevin Damman is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several firms such as Bond New York, Equitable Advisors, and TD Ameritrade, along with experience in real estate from positions at Four22 Realty and WTA Realty. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual clients, along with pension consulting services for retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and focuses on a client mix of individuals and plan-level consulting rather than traditional corporate business.

Wendy Steadman is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and was previously with L.M. Kohn & Company for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Windermere Island Foundation, where she assists with administrative tasks and website management. American Independent Securities Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party managers and estate-planning services.

Bradford Vannelli is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, with prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch. He is also dually registered with Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., where he conducts part of his business as a registered representative. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a varied client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private fund advisory, utilizing both internal portfolio teams and independent managers across traditional and alternative investments.

Anthony Chisolm is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and previously worked at Schechter Investment Advisors, Foresight Capital Management Advisors, Raymond James & Associates, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Chisolm also engages in insurance consulting and sells fixed insurance products through Schechter Wealth. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a fiduciary approach using in-house portfolio teams, independent managers, and a combination of traditional and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Fratarcangeli is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. He serves as treasurer for the Broward Health Foundation and holds board memberships with several nonprofit organizations. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including both buy-and-hold and active models such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum.