Christopher Burke II is a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 66 and Series 63. His work history includes roles at Azimuth Capital Management since 2023, M Holdings Securities, Lovasco Consulting Group, and Mainstay Capital Management. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC serves individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and municipal entities by providing discretionary and nondiscretionary investment supervisory services, subadvisory arrangements, and limited personal financial planning. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis with model-based equity strategies and customized fixed-income construction, managing primarily discretionary accounts but also accommodating nondiscretionary mandates and various investment instruments based on client objectives.

Rebecca Kindig is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with CX Institutional, LLC and previously worked at Tfg Advisers LLC and Michigan Financial Companies. Her background also includes roles at Graff Chevrolet and Central Michigan University. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach across various asset classes and integrates financial planning and third-party technology into client solutions.

Dan Brown is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with a Series 65 designation. He has been with CoreCap Advisors and related entities since 2018. Prior to joining CoreCap, he worked at Consillo and Fleece & Thank You. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with M & O Marketing, LLC. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Brian Thomas is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Kestra Investment Services and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as one of the chairmen for an annual charitable golf outing and is the owner of a pass-through entity related to his Kestra revenue. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s advisors use a customized, long-term approach to portfolio construction, employing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and fixed income, while also offering financial planning and access to third-party money managers.

David Howard is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Investments, LPL Financial, and the Center For Wealth Planning, among others. Howard is president and a 40% owner of Financial Fitness, Inc., and is also active as an insurance agent. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and frequently engages sub-advisors and third-party managers to serve its clients.

David Kaiser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has served at LPL Financial since 2012 and has been involved with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC since 2018. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers diverse investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Benson is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2004 and is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by proprietary valuation models and frequently utilizes third-party managers and alternative investments.

Scott Montgomery is an investment advisor representative with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Integrated Wealth Concepts, LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, Mr. Montgomery is a licensed insurance agent and serves as a certified public accountant with Montgomery, Wiethorn, Burke, Mackinder & Dye, CPA's P.C. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, combining goals-based planning supported by proprietary software with an evidence-based investment approach that incorporates behavioral economics.

Ryan Theisen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management, Inc. since 2014 and also worked at the University of Michigan - Dearborn from 2013 to 2018. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes an Investment Committee to guide decisions and offers services such as direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Victor Hicks III is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with a CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has experience working at BMO Financial Group, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and SGH Wealth Management prior to joining Perigon. His industry experience totals six years, beginning in 2016. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction, regular monitoring, and serves as both sponsor and overseer of its wrap program and sub-advisor relationships.

Connor Faix is a financial advisor with Advance Capital Management Inc in Southfield, MI. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Advance Capital Management since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions in the insurance industry and various educational institutions. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a committee-driven investment approach with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Jordan Paholak is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Novi, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Integrity Investment Planning Group, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western & Southern Life. Outside of investment advising, he also engages in life insurance sales as a financial representative with Integrity Investment Planning Group. ON Investment Management Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services including comprehensive financial plans and access to various third-party investment programs, managing client accounts through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Speir is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Corecap Advisors and has worked at Convergence Financial Advisors since 2012 and at Speir Financial since 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent. CoreCap Advisors offers discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, using a variety of investment vehicles and frequently working with sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Vincent Vitale is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management Inc since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the CFA Society of Detroit, overseeing the execution of its strategic mission and managing its programming and budget. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses an Investment Committee to guide decisions and manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets across over 6,800 clients.

Bryon Niemczak is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Livingston International. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a fixed insurance agent, providing fixed insurance products. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Anne Karlow is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2011. She also owns Jardon Consulting, providing financial planning, investment advice, and insurance services. Additionally, she is involved in bookkeeping through Perennial Resources, which she co-owns. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple investment programs and non-traditional delivery methods such as subscription-based retirement education and co-advised wealth management solutions.

Joseph Opiela is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Robert Schechter & Associates, Schechter Investment Advisors, and Schechter Wealth. In addition to advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent and offers insurance consulting and fixed insurance products. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, and is notable for its performance-based fee arrangements and insurance brokerage activities.

Daniel Mchugh is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an investor in mortgage investing ventures through Academy Financial Gamma, LLC and Academy Financial Zeta, LLC. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide decisions and utilizes a range of strategies including direct indexing and alternative investments.

Robert Kleber is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management and its affiliated entity, Advance Capital Services, since 1997. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide portfolio construction and offers a range of strategies including direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related approaches.

Geri Mira is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years, followed by roles at Transcend Capital Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, and is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures.