Ilirjan Shkurti is a CFA charterholder and registered Series 66 advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He founded Whistle Stop Financial Advice in 2024 after working at Ameriprise and Hantz Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves part-time as a physician financial counselor at Henry Ford Health. Whistle Stop Financial Advice offers advice-only financial planning services on an hourly basis, focusing on passive investment strategies using index mutual funds and ETFs. The firm does not provide discretionary portfolio management or custody of assets, emphasizing individualized, point-in-time planning engagements.

Bryan Mortenson is the sole advisor at Long Lake Capital Management, LLC in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has led Long Lake Capital Management since 2014. Bryan serves on the Board of Directors at Nexteon, an aviation software company, where he participates in board meetings and engages with management and investors. Long Lake Capital Management is an independent advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management through separately managed long/short accounts to individuals, high-net-worth investors, and corporate clients. The firm employs a value-oriented, special-situations investment approach based on fundamental, bottom-up research and offers tailored investment solutions, including client-imposed restrictions.

Matthew Cook is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 registered advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Cook & Associates since 2010 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance agency specializing in non-variable life insurance. Cook & Associates is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $56.6 million for about 89 clients. The firm provides individualized portfolio management and manager-selection services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and certain charitable organizations, focusing on long-term investment strategies based on fundamental analysis and asset allocation.

Merid Amde is the sole advisor at M.A. Global Investment Advisor, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 35 years of industry experience. He founded M.A. Global Investment Advisor, LLC, where he has worked since 2014, and previously worked at Investshares Advisor Group, LLC and InvestShares. Outside of advising, he is also actively involved as an insurance agent, dedicating approximately half of his professional time to this activity. M.A. Global Investment Advisor, LLC provides non-discretionary asset management and referrals to third-party managers for individuals and business entities. The firm offers tailored investment recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance and supplements its advisory services with educational seminars, workshops, and an affiliated insurance business.

Kristian Kalaj is the principal advisor at Kalaj Capital in Novi, Michigan, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked as an independent contractor in general contracting since 2014, dedicating about 10 hours per week to this activity. Kalaj Capital provides asset management and financial planning services, offering continuous supervision of custodial accounts and comprehensive financial plans that cover tax planning, retirement, insurance, and other personal financial matters. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various investment strategies, managing accounts on a separate-account basis with discretionary authority granted by clients.

Daniel Casey is the sole advisor at Bridgeriver Advisors LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. He has operated Bridgeriver Advisors since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, Casey works as a licensed insurance agent and provides consulting services on wills and trusts in collaboration with law firms. Bridgeriver Advisors LLC serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and business entities by offering personalized portfolio management and investment advice, along with access to insurance products through an affiliated insurance agency. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach using third-party research and computer models, managing client accounts on a non-discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Jarryd Smith is a financial advisor at Harbor Light Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Portfolio Solutions and CACI International. Harbor Light Planning is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals and families with a focus on tax-aware, holistic financial and life planning. The firm combines comprehensive planning, investment management, and individual tax return preparation within a retainer-style advisory model.

Paul Cerro is a financial advisor at Cedar Grove Capital Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and also works as a Financial Analyst for Seed Health, a small consumer goods company. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and various health and technology companies. Cedar Grove Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on a range of asset classes including U.S. equities, fixed income, ETFs, commodities, and international securities. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and offers performance-based fee arrangements to qualified clients.

David Kubicek is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at the Institute of Trade Management in Farmington Hills, MI. He has been with Shoku Group, L.L.C. d.b.a. Institute of Trade Management since 1997. The Institute of Trade Management provides financial consulting and investment advice to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and nonprofit institutions, and corporations. The firm offers customized advice based on fundamental analysis with some technical analysis for timing and also provides litigation support, treasury and cash-management consulting, and broader management consulting services.

Erik Klumpp is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Chessie Advisors, LLC. He founded Chessie Tax, LLC, a tax preparation service focused on personal and small business returns, and is also the founder and Director of Tax Operations at Magni Publicani, LLP (DBA Student Loan Tax Experts), which specializes in personal income tax preparation. Chessie Advisors is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based Core + Satellite investment approach and integrates ongoing financial planning into its discretionary portfolio management services.

Corey Voorman is a financial advisor at Voorman Investment Counsel LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Berndt & Associates, Karstens Investment Counsel, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Rooted Ministries Inc., participates in a musical project called The City Inside, and is Vice President of the Sigma Chi Detroit Alumni Chapter. Voorman Investment Counsel LLC provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both long- and short-term strategies tailored to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Robert Solway is the sole advisor at Nylrem Asset Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Huntington Woods, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Nylrem since 2016. Nylrem Asset Management provides investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning to private and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates on an hourly, consultative basis without discretionary trading authority, focusing on long-term, diversified asset allocation with attention to tax implications and after-tax performance.

Jody Medford is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience and serves as the sole advisor at Lineguard Investments, LLC. He has been with Lineguard since its founding in 2011. Lineguard Investments provides discretionary investment management and limited financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing a quantitative, income-driven rebalancing strategy while serving a diverse client base that includes charitable organizations.

Peter Kennedy is a CFA® charterholder based in Birmingham, MI, with seven years of experience at Kennedy Investment Counsel LLC and 40 years at Comerica, Inc. He leads Kennedy Investment Counsel LLC, an independent firm specializing in portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm creates individualized investment plans and employs a mix of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to build long-term portfolios. Kennedy Investment Counsel maintains a boutique practice with a very small client base, offering highly individualized oversight without using third-party subadvisers or wrap fee programs.

Sevag Vartanian is the sole advisor at Vartanian Capital Management in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2019, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc for five years. He is also involved with DGC Leasing, LLC, an equipment leasing business. Vartanian Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a long-term strategy tailored to each client’s financial and tax situation, and is notable for its focus on servicing charitable and private foundations.

Keith Southwick is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Straitgate Financial L.L.C. since 2010, where he serves as the sole advisor. StraitGate Financial L.L.C. offers comprehensive financial and investment planning primarily for individuals and couples, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party money managers via the AssetMark platform, maintaining a primarily non-discretionary asset base while providing clients with regular reports and quarterly reviews.

David manages the finances for a group of families and business owners in Oakland County, Michigan. His expertise includes investment advisement, risk management, education planning, longevity planning, social security planning, estate planning, tax consultations, life insurance, charitable giving, and Medicare resources. He prioritizes meaningful personal relationships and provides honest advice. David attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree majoring in Personal Financial Planning. After graduation, he gained experience working as a financial advisor for two Fortune 500 firms over seven years before opening his independent practice, Deller Wealth Management, in 2018. Clients deserve personalized solutions from professionals they know and trust. David’s focus is getting to know you and your family financially in order to understand your goals. He provides a tailored approach to best meet your financial objectives. David is dedicated to providing the latest technology and resources to his clients in an endeavor to create an ideal client experience. “How can I help? It’s a simple but powerful question. I’d love to hear your story, learn who you are and how I can help.”

Michael Skrzypczak is the sole advisor at Triumph Investment Advisory Group, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2010. Triumph Investment Advisory Group provides fee-based investment advisory and money-management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable entities, along with financial and retirement planning. The firm employs a client-focused, value-oriented investment approach and offers educational seminars, regular portfolio reviews, and flexible financial planning options.

Alan Dishow is the sole advisor at Dishow Wealth Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience but has been an adjunct finance professor at Davenport University since 2020 and works part-time assisting with operations at a family-owned gas station. Dishow Wealth Management LLC is a newly registered investment manager that plans to serve retirement plans, small businesses, and individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, custom portfolio construction, and financial planning, combining fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Thomas Graber is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Impact Investment Strategies, Inc., an independent firm he has led since 2021. Prior to this, he spent over a decade with Raymond James Financial and operated Impact Benefits, Inc., where he provided non-variable insurance services. Impact Investment Strategies serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and businesses by offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a proprietary strategic asset-allocation framework and multiple analytical methods to tailor and monitor portfolios, and it provides qualified plan consulting including fiduciary services and educational seminars.