Benjamin Klamo is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Gainplan LLC since 2015. Gainplan LLC is a team firm based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, consisting of eight advisors. Gainplan LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients, offering asset management, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm uses a factor-based, top-down investment process that incorporates tactical and strategic asset allocations with various instruments including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives.

Daniel Patterson is a financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2001, serving as a client relations manager and a 5% owner. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government plans, trusts, estates, registered and private investment companies, and offshore funds. The firm employs a value-oriented equity analysis and detailed fixed-income research approach, offering separately managed accounts, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting.

Brian Newcombe is a financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having six years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2016. Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and various types of plans and organizations. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental value research approach and manages pooled investment vehicles as well as separately managed accounts across multiple asset classes.

Matthew Doering is a financial advisor at VIMA, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Thurston Springer and Edward Jones. VIMA, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm employs a top-down, sector-focused investment approach and customizes portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered call strategies.

Derek Podolak is a financial advisor with Solyco Wealth LLC in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Gladstone Wealth Partners, Affinity Wealth Management Group, LPL Financial, and CITIZENS Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Solyco Wealth provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis and offers tax preparation and accounting services through an affiliated entity.

Joseph Griffin is a financial advisor at GPM Growth Investors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Malbork Capital Management LLC and as a self-employed investment research analyst. GPM Growth Investors is an employee-owned investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on long-term ownership of competitively advantaged U.S. companies selected through a disciplined valuation process, managing concentrated stock portfolios, balanced portfolios, and actively managed ETF-based accounts.

Avery Ragatzki is a financial advisor with Baron Wealth Management, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baron Wealth Management in 2023, Avery worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors for multiple periods between 2018 and 2022. Baron Wealth Management provides fiduciary wealth management and consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm focuses on individualized, ongoing advice and strategic diversified asset allocation, combining internally researched securities with mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed programs.

Kathryn Gillman is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at ISTO Advisors, LLC since 2016 and previously held roles at Regal Securities and Fisher Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a troop co-leader for kindergarten scouts in Highland Park, Illinois. ISTO Advisors works with individuals, families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and corporate entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, and a two-phase “Prosperity” program that incorporates multigenerational coaching. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, tailoring strategies to client objectives using a broad range of investment options and may utilize third-party sub-advisers.

Dena Soule is a financial advisor at Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Integrated Investment Consultants since 2015. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. Integrated combines fundamental analysis with an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory and employs a variety of investment vehicles tailored to client risk tolerances and circumstances.

Jason Recchia is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, he worked at Ameriprise and has diverse experience including roles outside the financial sector. He is also affiliated with University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes the use of independent sub-advisors for portfolio management and offers ERISA plan services and public educational seminars.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Stacy Calder is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Blackridge Asset Management since 2017 and previously spent nine years with Next Financial Group Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches line dancing and coaches individuals for weight loss through Optavia Healthy Living. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach includes the use of client risk profiles, model portfolios, third-party managers, and a multiphase due diligence process, with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brian Mackey is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and has prior experience at Schechter Investment Advisors, Hutchinson & Walter, Harbus Capital, and Adviser Investments. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as Chief Operating Officer at Robert Schechter & Associates, managing accounting and marketing functions. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies to meet client objectives, and is noted for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and its broader institutional footprint.

Steven Grogan is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Savvy and has held prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Sii. Grogan is also the owner of Datum Point Tools, Inc., an industrial tool distribution business, and serves as a director of Connect Macomb, a local non-profit Chamber of Commerce organization. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

Shadi Maasri is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advisory work, Maasri has experience in the restaurant industry with Elies Mediterranean Grill and Bar. Secure Asset Management, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting services for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and focuses on individualized client investment policies without maintaining traditional corporate business relationships.

Thomas Meissner is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Vanderbilt Advisory Services, Vanderbilt Securities, and NEXT Financial Group. Outside of advising, he serves as a referee and is involved as a promoter for LVZ Advisors. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach incorporates client risk profiles, model portfolios, and third-party managers, with a multiphase due diligence process and regular performance reviews.

Douglas Coursen is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC. He is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2009 and with P&M Holding Group since 2022. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach that includes strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a proprietary equity market valuation model, managing a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Marc Neville is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, SCF Investment Advisors, and Aurora Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer of Neville Financial Group, Inc., which provides financial consulting, estate planning, and tax preparation services. Secure Asset Management primarily serves individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, offering personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management alongside pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies guided by written policy statements and periodic reviews, often utilizing third-party money managers and platforms for held-away account management.

Devin Cragin is a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and seven years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Azimuth, he was self-employed for six years. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC advises individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and municipal entities with discretionary and nondiscretionary investment supervisory services, subadvisory arrangements, and limited personal financial planning. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, using proprietary equity screening databases and model-based equity strategies alongside customized fixed-income portfolios to serve its clients.

Dylan Truancelewis is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and DELRAY Systems LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, Dylan has experience in education at Oakland University and has worked in the food service industry. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable institutions, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum, managing accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary agreements.