Steven Berner is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Kmg Fiduciary Partners. Outside of finance, Berner is a silent partner in Puckmasters, a business providing specialized hockey lessons to youth. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized advice through a variety of investment strategies, including ESG options, and manages $1.615 billion in discretionary assets.

Raymond Pett is a financial advisor with Corecap Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Windsor, Sheffield & Co Inc and Core Capital Advisors since 2012. Pett is also involved with M&O Marketing, an affiliated company of CoreCap, focusing on business development. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning 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, using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and occasionally options or short sales.

David Volante is a financial advisor with IPI Wealth Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with IPI Wealth Management and Investment Planners Inc since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Volante Financial Group, LLC, a company used for tax purposes and bill paying. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs, operating an open-architecture platform with proprietary risk-based models and an outsourced-agent operational framework.

Richard Gann is an advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Stira Capital Markets Group, and Steadfast Companies. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of two books and a member of a cloud-based investment software program, Altsillustrator.com. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using model-based strategies and serves as an overlay manager with discretionary trading and allocation responsibilities.

Nicklaus Areddy is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Diversified, LLC. He previously worked for Pollock Investment Advisors LLC for 13 years. Diversified, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and a pooled investment vehicle. The firm offers multi-tiered financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and access to third-party managers and platforms, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Chris Goldner is a financial advisor with Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Asset Allocation Strategies since 2016. Goldner is also associated with GLP Investment Services and GLP & Associates, where he engages in life insurance and annuity sales. Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative techniques such as mean-variance optimization and the Black-Litterman framework to develop strategic, goal-based allocations implemented through model portfolios, ETFs, and approved third-party managers.

Jeffrey Lido is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advance Capital Management Inc since 2003. He holds the Series 63 designation and works out of Southfield, 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, with investment decisions guided by an Investment Committee and a focus on tailored risk management.

Richard Elias IV is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arax Advisory Partners. He has previously worked at Robert Schechter and Associates and Schechter Investment Advisors. Elias also functions as an Investment Analyst at Robert Schechter & Associates, where he contributes during securities trading hours. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors, overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Robert Roux is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Lincoln Investment before joining Capital Analysts. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management team and provides various advisory solutions through model portfolios, custom strategies, and third-party managers.

Austin Mc Kay is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and the Financial Planning Association of Michigan. His background also includes work in valuation and serving as an educator at Clarkston High School. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors, focusing on investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and proprietary models to manage a significant mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets, supported by affiliated entities providing integrated financial services.

Timothy Narva is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains involvement in insurance-related activities, servicing existing fixed insurance accounts. 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 through various programs and utilizes an in-house investment management team that employs proprietary screening processes and model portfolios.

William Hurley Jr. is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Metlife Securities Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Peak Brokerage Services, and currently operates William A Hurley and Associates. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses, utilizing a client-driven investment process with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Dylan Demkowicz is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2017, with a brief gap in 2018. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was affiliated with the University of Missouri for five years. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as high-net-worth individuals, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, employing a range of analytical methods and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary asset portfolios.

Luis Cely is a CFA® charterholder at Advance Capital Management Inc with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Advance Capital Management, he worked at the City of Detroit for eight years and had brief roles at Seizert Capital Partners and a period of unemployment. Advance Capital Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, foundations, and corporations, focusing on financial planning and portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs. The firm employs a Recommended List and model portfolios tailored to client needs, incorporating direct indexing, alternative assets, and limited cryptocurrency exposure, with oversight of sub-advisors and discretionary management.

Bryant Rivera is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fiduciary Financial Advisors, he worked at Aebi Schmidt Group, Thermo King, General Motors, and the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. He is the sole owner of MCP Financial Services, a tax-related business in which he dedicates time during tax season. Fiduciary Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a variety of investment approaches, including the use of third-party managers and private alternative funds.

Robert Romain is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with CoreCap Investments, LLC and CoreCap Advisors, LLC since 2015, as well as R F Romain and Associates Inc since 2010. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and incorporates sub-advisors and third-party asset managers with annual oversight.

Robert David Jr. is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services using various securities and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary engagements.

Cullen Prena is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Advance Capital Management, Inc. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional investors, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach involves an Investment Committee that manages approved mutual funds and ETFs, with offerings such as direct indexing, alternative investments, and crypto-related strategies.

Jay Hack is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC and has prior experience at Raymond James & Associates. Hack serves as a board member for Temple Israel, a charitable organization. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, employing model portfolios with tactical asset allocation and integrating insurance distribution and annuity servicing into its advisory services.

Anthony Lajeunesse is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, supported by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.