John Lesser is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI. He has held multiple roles within the Plante Moran enterprise, including positions in corporate finance, real estate investment advisory, trust services, and insurance agency operations. He is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by proprietary equity valuation models, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Myranda Fabian is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC since 2010 and currently serves as an advisor at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with proprietary equity valuation models, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets, and operates within the broader Plante Moran enterprise to offer integrated financial services.

Armani Zori is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Timothy Zimcosky is a CFP® professional with 46 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital, having previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc. and Kalos Management. He also serves as president of Zimco Capital, a financial planning firm offering services including securities, mutual funds, and REITs. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm’s integrated operating model includes an in-house portfolio team and affiliated broker-dealer, offering a range of investment strategies and retirement plan consulting.

Jason Steeno is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CoreCap Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at Regal Securities and Scottrade, Inc. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm follows a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and works with sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Carla Stamps is a Series 66 registered advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2023, following seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for Empowered Minds, Inc., a nonprofit focused on youth mentoring and personal development, and volunteers as vice president for MicroMissions, a charitable organization supporting underserved populations locally and internationally. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management, 216 advisors, and around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Erin Nordloh is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Voya Financial Advisors. In addition to her role at Summit Financial, she is involved with Great Lakes Private Wealth as a Wealth Relationship Manager. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to accommodate client preferences and provides access to alternative investments and retirement plan advisory services.

Paul Jude is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Soltis Investment Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he was with HBKS Wealth Advisors for one year and TIAA-CREF from 2016 to 2020. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $13 billion in assets and employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining quantitative screening with qualitative manager due diligence across a broad range of asset types.

Jacob Pennington is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park National Bank and Cooper, Adel, Vu Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with More Life Church. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and frequently engages sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Sean Mcdonnell is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2011. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved with All Night DJs from 1999 to 2016. 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 employs an Investment Committee to guide decisions and manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 6,800 clients.

Norman Bald is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CoreCap since 2020, following prior roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in marketing through M&O Marketing and serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth and accredited investors—as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment and portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, employing a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

John Rafferty is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he writes and publishes articles about his experiences raising children with special needs. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, self-directed retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing 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 sub-advisors, and offers tax-efficient asset location and rebalancing services.

Bryan Baines Jr. is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 65 designations and has been with Plante Moran since 2015. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Patrick Hannon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with RWA Wealth Partners since 2026, following 12 years at Planning Alternatives, Ltd. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and employs a diverse range of investment vehicles, combining fundamental and quantitative methods alongside customized fixed income and cash management strategies.

Ryan Sheffer is a CFP® with 20 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc since 2005. He is also the owner of BAGGS PARTNERS, LLC, a real estate development business, and VanSheffer Ventures, which focuses on property development in Byron Center, MI. 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 an Investment Committee to guide portfolio construction and employing a range of strategies such as direct indexing and alternative investments.

Brian Hamlin is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Hamlin is involved in the sale of insurance and fixed products through his ownership of Briham Development. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management and research team, providing access to third-party managers and various portfolio options.

Samuel Kastamo is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked in various roles including independent painting work. Kastamo also owns Kastamo Financial LLC, an advisory and insurance services business. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individual, corporate, charitable, and RIA clients. The firm utilizes proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, and option strategies, supported by quantitative and fundamental analyses, and offers a platform that includes tailored suitability assessments and regular portfolio rebalancing.

Dylan Schalmo is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2019. Additionally, he serves as Director of Trading at Cooper, Adel, Vu Financial, LLC, where he sells life and annuity products. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth and accredited investors—as well as self-directed retirement plans and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with a relationship-oriented approach focused on long-term investment strategies.

Hovig Danealian is a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cypress Partners, LLC, CFOx Advisory, Brose Group, Oakland University, Meijer, and Cousino Senior High School. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, managing a significant mix of assets within the larger Plante Moran enterprise.

Robert Forte is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2016. He holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Southfield, Michigan. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with a proprietary equity valuation model to manage both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.