Luka Zachary is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strickler Investment Services, he spent nine years in school and had a one-year period of unemployment. 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 using equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, supported by third-party model managers and risk analysis tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Linda Meadows is a financial advisor at Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Columbia Asset Management since 2005. Columbia Asset Management provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing fundamental analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory with a long-term orientation.

David Mcneely is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and SunTrust Investment Services. Darden Wealth Group provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach combined with macroeconomic and technical analysis, managing portfolios through a mix of individual stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Robert Cesario is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Pearl Planning in Dexter, Michigan, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pearl Planning, he was a full-time student for nine years. Pearl Planning serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of strategies and third-party tools to customize client portfolios.

Mark Minder is a financial advisor at Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI, with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Minder Planning Group, Chisholm & Darden Investment Advisors, and Darden Wealth Group since 2009. Minder serves as Treasurer on the Finance Committee for the Kiwanis Club of Flint Michigan, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and communities. Darden Wealth Group serves private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, and nonprofits, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach combined with tactical allocations and hedging, managing portfolios primarily with stocks, bonds, and ETFs on a discretionary basis.

Nathan Meyer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, a team firm comprising 26 advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management and leadership in compliance and operations at Entry Point Advisor Network. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm employs a mix of active and passive management strategies and operates a corporate RIA structure hosting multiple independent advisory practices.

Chris Luong is a financial advisor at Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he managed Fabulous Nails & Spa LLC for eight years. Columbia Asset Management provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, applying fundamental analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory with a generally long-term approach.

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.

Devon Mcardle is a financial advisor with McDonald Partners LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thomas McDonald Partners, LLC since 2008. McDonald Partners LLC serves individual investors across wealth levels as well as institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and manages affiliated private funds alongside third-party portfolio strategies.

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.