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® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Caitlin John, LLC. He has worked at several firms including Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management and A Smarter Way To Invest, Inc. Meyer is also the Director of Compliance and Operations at Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors. Caitlin John, LLC serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm delivers personalized investment programs through a team of registered investment adviser representatives, utilizing a mix of active and passive management, third-party portfolio managers, and a broad range of financial instruments.

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 financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Brighton, MI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of finance, he has been involved in ski coaching and instruction for over four decades, working with junior alpine athletes and various ski teams. SimplyRIA Advisor Network provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans through a team of 24 advisors. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator, supporting independent advisors who tailor portfolios using a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

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 at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strickler Investment Services, he has held positions at Powerhouse Gym, Clemson University, BASF Corporation, and in education at South Lyon High School and Centennial Middle School. Outside of advising, he works as a life and health insurance agent with various carriers. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused investment approach with diversified holdings and uses third-party model managers and platform services to implement client portfolios.

Timothy Walworth is a financial advisor at Markowski Investments with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Tdw Financial Strategies, Truth of Investing LLC, and Caitlin John Private Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent. Markowski Investments provides personal financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-asset strategic allocation approach combining technical, fundamental, and chart analysis, with portfolio adjustments based on market conditions.

Alexander Walther is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, and he is also involved in insurance sales through Strickler Financial Group. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an active, asset-allocation-focused approach with diversified holdings and offers integrated services including estate planning and tax preparation through affiliated entities.

Melissa Joy is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pearl Planning since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and the Center for Financial Planning. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the investment committee of the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes diverse investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Toni Wander is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Pearl Planning since 2025 and has prior experience with Stephens Consulting, Legacy Wealth Planning, and Old National Bank. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm uses client-specific allocations across a range of investments and employs third-party platforms and AI-assisted tools to enhance portfolio and client relationship management.

Russell Strickler is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Strickler Investment Services, LLC and has held various roles at related entities including Strickler Tax Advisory and Strickler Financial Group. Outside of investment advisory, he owns a tax preparation firm and serves as managing member of a personal real estate investment entity. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused approach with diversified holdings and uses third-party model managers and platform services to implement portfolios.

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 with Caitlin John, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Caitlin John, LLC since 2011 and is also a managing partner at Jackson Kennedy and owner of M&L Retirement Solutions, both of which involve selling annuity and life insurance products. Caitlin John, LLC serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and institutions by providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm offers personalized investment programs that combine active and passive management, third-party portfolio managers, and a variety of instruments, including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed insurance products, alternatives, and options strategies.

Ronald Briggs III is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network based in Brighton, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining SimplyRIA, he worked with Jackson National Life and currently serves as Director of Business Development for Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors. SimplyRIA Advisor Network offers advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with financial planning and consulting. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator, with supervised Investment Adviser Representatives managing independent practices under its compliance framework, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

Genevieve Guys is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Asset Allocation Strategies, GLP & Associates, Northern Trust, and Standish Management. She is also a conservation specialist involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm builds client-specific allocations across a broad range of asset classes and employs third-party tools for tax-efficient asset location and trading support.

Christopher Bakken is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Strickler, he worked at several firms including Mercer Advisors and CMT Digital. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused approach using diversified holdings and third-party model managers, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, estate planning coordination, and tax preparation through affiliated entities.