John Lambert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at SimplyRIA Advisor Network since 2017 and previously held roles at LPL Financial and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of finance, he has been a ski instructor and coach at Mt. Holly Ski School for over four decades, including coaching junior alpine ski racers and serving as an examiner for the Professional Ski Instructors of America. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary support. The firm combines long-term strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a corporate RIA structure that supports multiple independent advisor practices.

Michael Shearon is a financial advisor at Accelerate Retirement with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flynn & Company Inc., Sigma Financial Corporation, and OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC among others. He serves as a board member for the Mount Elliot Cemetery Association. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation approach, managing portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and other instruments, while offering fiduciary and co-fiduciary services under ERISA.

Logan Doty is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Strickler, he gained experience in roles at Powerhouse Gym, BASF Corporation, and Clemson University. He is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent, dedicating part-time hours to that work. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation driven approach, utilizing third-party model managers and risk analysis tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Timothy Walworth is a financial advisor with Markowski Investments in Pinckney, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at TDW Financial Strategies and experience at Caitlin John Private Wealth Management and United Advisors America. In addition to advising, he works as an independent insurance agent, spending five to ten hours weekly on this activity. Markowski Investments provides personal financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses, managing approximately $474 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach integrates strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, typically favoring long-term holdings while employing option strategies to enhance or hedge portfolios.

Alexander Walther is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, using an active, asset-allocation driven approach that incorporates equities, ETFs, and mutual funds. The firm offers ongoing portfolio supervision, access to tax preparation services through an affiliated entity, and advises on held-away accounts and insurance products.

Melissa Joy is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Pearl Planning and has previously worked at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services, and the Center for Financial Planning. Outside of advisory work, she serves on the investment committee of the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. Pearl Planning is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting, utilizing a diverse range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Toni Wander is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at Pearl Planning and has previously worked at Stephens Consulting, Legacy Wealth Planning, Old National Bank, and Plante Moran financial advisors. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm employs client-specific allocations across various asset types and uses third-party tools such as the Pontera platform for managing held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Russell Strickler is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Strickler Investment Services, LLC in Brighton, MI. His career includes roles at AE Wealth Management, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and PNC Wealth Management. He also owns Strickler Tax Advisory, a tax preparation firm. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-driven approach, integrating equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, and offers additional services through affiliated tax preparation and insurance entities.

Joseph Morphew is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with MDRN Capital. His prior experience includes positions at Raymond James Financial Services and ownership of Morphew Insurance Group. Outside of financial services, he is CEO of La Boutique, a women’s clothing consignment shop in Howell, Michigan. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost funds.

Alec Waldman is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pearl Planning, he spent four years at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and one year with the William & Marie Carls Family YMCA. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for managing held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Matthew Lamarre is a financial advisor at SimplyRIA Advisor Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with firms including Jackson Kennedy since 2013, Caitlin John, LLC since 2011, and M&L Retirement Solutions since 2009. Outside of advisory roles, he is a managing partner and owner involved in selling annuities, FIA, and life insurance products. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and fiduciary support. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management through a multi-office structure that supports multiple independent IAR practices.

Ronald Briggs III is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Jackson National Life and currently serves as Director of Business Development at Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and fiduciary support. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive management through a corporate RIA structure that hosts multiple independent advisory practices.

Genevieve Guys is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Asset Allocation Strategies, Northern Trust, and Standish Management. She also works as a conservation specialist involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, offering portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to deliver client-specific solutions and employs operational features uncommon for its size.

Christopher Bakken is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mercer Advisors and CMT Digital. Strickler Investment Services offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an active, asset-allocation driven approach that incorporates equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, and provides services such as portfolio supervision, tax preparation through an affiliated entity, and advice on held-away accounts and insurance products.

Benjamin Radley is a Series 65-licensed advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Brighton, MI. He has been with SimplyRIA and SimplyRIA Advisor Network since 2026 and has prior experience working in various roles over the past several years, including at Grand Valley State University and South Lyon Public Schools. He has also worked at multiple golf courses earlier in his career. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary support through a team of 26 advisors. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive management and operates under a corporate RIA structure that supports multiple independent adviser practices.

Jacob Fritts is a financial advisor with MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Before joining MariPau, he spent six years at Display Group and held roles at Detroit Wallpaper and as a Senior Account Executive. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for event production companies, providing sales, marketing, and leadership support. MariPau Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing portfolios with a fiduciary approach that includes discretionary management and access to third-party independent managers.

Alexa Kane is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She currently works at Pearl Planning, where she has been since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services, Mercer Global Advisors, and M.J. Smith & Associates. Pearl Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs client-specific asset allocations across a range of investment types and utilizes platforms such as Pontera for managing held-away accounts and outsourced trading support.

Charleen Maune is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC and White Glove, among others. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing over $1 billion with a multi-advisor team. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing tailored investment plans that emphasize exchange-traded products and a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory-based analysis.

David Rea is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Founders Financial Securities since 2009 and previously spent 37 years at REA & Shoemaker PC. Outside of advising, he serves as a tax return reviewer for GRAD & SHOEMAKER P.C. Founders Financial Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of registered investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of advisory programs that include model portfolios and third-party sub-advisory relationships.

Kellan Landefeld is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Foguth Wealth Management, LLC. He joined the firm in 2025 and has previously been affiliated with Foguth Financial Group. His academic background includes time spent at Case Western Reserve University and Michigan State University. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $1.07 billion across a multi-advisor team. The firm emphasizes tailored investment plans and model portfolios focusing on exchange-traded products and applies a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory analysis.