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.

Nicholas Kallabat is a financial advisor with Spartan Wealth Management and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, with prior roles at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Royal Alliance. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of KA Enterprises of Michigan. Spartan Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term portfolio construction using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with personalized asset allocation and portfolio strategies.

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 Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at J Wilson Wealth Management and multiple years working with Rizzo Lawn Care. He has also attended The Ohio State University. 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 a range of analytical methods and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, overseeing over $25 billion in assets.

Stacy Calder is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 25 years of experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. Calder is also a line dance instructor and a weight loss coach through Optavia. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and offers model-based portfolio management through an affiliated turnkey asset management platform.

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 worked at firms including Vanderbilt Advisory Services and NEXT Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a referee and is involved as a promoter with LVZ Advisors. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio management through an online platform and offers access to multiple wrap-fee programs and third-party money managers.

Douglas Coursen is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2009 and is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, supported by affiliations within the Plante Moran enterprise that enable integrated financial services.

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 four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and DELRAY Systems LLC. He has concurrent involvement with Oakland University. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit entities. The firm provides tailored advisory services through a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employing multiple investment strategies ranging from buy-and-hold to active tactical approaches.

Chyenne Hayes is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gibbs, Hayes worked at MipPro Wealth Management Inc and has a background that includes roles at Orfin & Associates and non-financial positions at Culvers and Woodside Bible Church. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program using third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.