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.

Vincent Asaro is a financial advisor with Dynamic, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Dynamic Wealth Advisors since 2013. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and support for other advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific investment approach and provides integrated technology, operational support, and research resources to both clients and unaffiliated registered investment advisers.

Leonard Nowak III is a CFP® professional based in Rochester Hills, MI, with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Mainstay Capital Management, EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, and Portfolio Solutions. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and the clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with a blend of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up security selection across customized private accounts and model strategies, managing over $8 billion in assets and operating on a scale that includes intermediary services and affiliated business ventures.

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.

Nancy Bartolameolli is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Retirement Wealth Advisors, Motiv8 Investments LLC, and Woodcrest Financial Group. Bartolameolli is also the owner of Woodcrest Financial Group, where she is involved in insurance sales and investment advisory services. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager due diligence, sub-advisory services, and ERISA/qualified plan support, using tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches through a multi-team model.

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.

Peter Potestato is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed and equity indexed annuities. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, retirement consulting, and affiliated brokerage and insurance services, utilizing a range of advisory programs and innovative delivery methods.

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.

Kevin Woehler is a financial advisor with PKS Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PKS Advisory Services in 2024, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2020 and at Michigan Securities, Inc. from 2004. He also serves as an insurance agent providing advice through his own agencies. PKS Advisory Services offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and time horizon, utilizing a range of investment strategies including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative investments, with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

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.

Anida Venniro is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise and LPL Financial. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party money managers.

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.

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.

Cooper Harbowy is an advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience working at Chipotle and in various educational roles. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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.

Ainsley Ellison is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors for ten years. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary equity market valuation models and frequently employs third-party managers and alternative investments.