Carl Szasz is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Verde Capital Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Szasz owns and manages Verde Real Estate and is a partner in Narrin Farms, LLC, a lakefront horse farm. He also serves as President of the Starbluff Homeowner's Association and manages Millpond Bed and Breakfast, an Airbnb rental property. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, offers diversified fund menus, and uses synthetic instruments as part of its investment approach.

Angela Palacios is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently with Center for Financial Planning Inc in Southfield, MI. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2008 and was with Center for Financial Planning from 2012 to 2019. She serves as a board member and secretary for the Ice House Skating Academy, a nonprofit organization. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification across various investment vehicles and manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

Kipatrick Mrkva is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Gainplan LLC since 2020 and previously spent 16 years at LPL Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside sales of non-variable insurance. Gainplan LLC is a team-based firm serving individuals, trusts, pension, and corporate clients with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm uses a factor-based, top-down investment approach that incorporates tactical and strategic asset allocation and manages portfolios through ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives.

Michael Wallace is an investment adviser representative at FSA Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including AE Financial Services, HUB International Midwest, and Independence Capital Company. Wallace is also president of Wallace Holdings, a pass-through S corporation. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth, and business clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions and typically employs mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and annuities in client portfolios.

Sandra Adams is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is affiliated with Center for Financial Planning Inc and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996. Adams is also involved with the Society for Active Retirees. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation and diversification approach and manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

Ryan Paye is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and Bridgewise Financial Partners. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, utilizing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term investment focus. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, prepares Investment Policy Statements, and delivers financial plans on fixed-fee or hourly bases, often incorporating third-party managers and specific custodial arrangements.

Diane Young is a financial advisor at Arrowroot Family Office, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Financial Gravity Wealth, Inc., Athena Advisory Services Inc., and OSAIC. Young serves as a board member for the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan and is president of the Women’s Democratic Club of Greater Rochester. She is also the author of the book "Owning Your Financial Success" and engages in public speaking on the topic. Arrowroot Family Office provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm focuses on asset allocation and uses quantitative analytics to build portfolios primarily consisting of ETFs and mutual funds, while also offering multi-family office services and managing private funds.

Eric Tomaszewski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Verde Capital Management, Inc. since 2013. He contributes to the Index Cooperative, a decentralized community focused on developing and promoting crypto structured tokens, assisting their institutional business team and broader community. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with diversified fund menus and may use derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolio exposure and efficiency.

Colleen Nemes is a financial advisor at The Nemes Rush Group, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at The Nemes Rush Group since 2022 and prior experience with The Auto Club Group. The Nemes Rush Group, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, charities, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and client meetings.

Norman Leon is a financial advisor at Vertrix Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Greystone Financial Group, LLC and Retirement Funding Advisors Inc. Norman joined Vertrix Wealth Management in 2026 as part of a six-advisor team based in Troy, MI. Vertrix Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tactical, risk-management oriented investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with dynamic asset-allocation adjustments.

Adam Rivett is a financial advisor with Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Resources Investment Advisors since 2019 and Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2016. Outside of financial advising, he owns an Etsy business creating and selling woodworking projects such as tables, wall art, and shutters. Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC provides investment and wealth management consulting to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios and offers specialized consulting and alternative investment options through affiliated pooled vehicles.

George Johnson III is a financial advisor with Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CPR Investments Inc, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business consulting and estate planning support through activities such as referral representation and client assistance with legal estate planning processes. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors, offering tailored investment advisory services including managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of investment approaches and provides oversight of in-house and third-party managers alongside participant education and support for retirement clients.

Robert Bolden Jr. is an advisor at CIG Asset Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Arnold & Mote Wealth Management and PFS Investments. He is also the sole owner and advisor at Bolden Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor. CIG Asset Management provides wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with both strategic and tactical models, offering diversified exposure across multiple asset classes and managing approximately $192 million in assets under management.

Stacey Gomez is a financial advisor at Planning Alternatives Ltd with 16 years of industry experience. She holds her Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Planning Alternatives Ltd since 2009. Planning Alternatives Ltd provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable institutions, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers Family Office services along with fiduciary and Section 3(38) investment management for qualified retirement plans.

Brian Weisberger is a financial advisor at Bloom Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Bloom Advisors since 2013. Bloom Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary, fee-only money management and retirement plan advice. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified multi-asset portfolios, and systematic rebalancing, primarily using institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.

Steven Shepich is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. since 2011. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery to other advisers, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Peter Mitroff is a financial advisor at Stoney Creek Advisors LLC in Rochester Hills, MI, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stoney Creek Advisors since 2016. Outside of advising, he is the owner and partner of an affiliated life and health insurance agency, Stoney Creek Partners, LLC. Stoney Creek Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented investment policy, model portfolios, and various analytical methods to manage and review client accounts regularly, offering a broad range of investment options and retirement-plan advisory services.

Tannar Martines is a financial advisor at The Nemes Rush Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Nemes Rush Group, Martines worked at Mass Mutual Great Lakes and Rothenberger Company, Inc. The Nemes Rush Group, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, charities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with both long-term and short-term trading strategies, offering tailored written plans and regular portfolio reviews.

Dominik Isham is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience at Northern Financial Advisors, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2017 and previously spent five years at Michigan State University. Northern Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through holistic financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm uses a Functional Asset Allocation™ framework that considers clients’ life circumstances and tax profiles to tailor portfolio strategies, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis and incorporating third-party sub-advisors when appropriate.

Jeffrey Wardlow is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with DeRoy & Devereaux since 2004. DeRoy & Devereaux provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and municipalities. The firm employs a value-oriented, bottom-up fundamental investment approach across market capitalizations and bond sectors, managing focused equity portfolios and distinct strategies on a discretionary basis.