Christopher Barnas is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Detroit since 2013. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models.

Michelle Lafuente is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at PKS Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation with a centralized investment management team and uses a combination of internal management, third-party managers, and customizable model portfolios.

Alan Crouse is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and has prior experience at firms including Alight Financial Solutions, TIAA, and Transamerica Retirement Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an online instructor for Dalton Education, teaching financial professionals pursuing the CFP designation. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and retail clients. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, while supporting advisors with trading, rebalancing, and administrative services.

Richard Grucz is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior firms include SagePoint Financial, American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., OSAIC Services, Inc., and Sunamerica Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers various advisory programs with a primarily discretionary investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, supported by distinct operational platforms and a network of over 100 financial professionals.

Michael Guillery is a financial advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Q3 Asset Management and Intervest International Equities Corp. He is also the owner of Lighthouse Tax and Investment Planning, where he sells insurance products. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of portfolio programs and emphasizes suitability-driven advice with accounts managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Michael Orsatti is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Empower Financial Services, The Huntington Investment Company, and Huntington National Bank. He is also involved with LoVasco Consulting Group, where he serves as a Financial Wellness Adviser providing educational and advisory services to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services that include investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory.

Justin Halvorson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Michigan State University, Uber, and Mulder Management. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, typically managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Anthony Lajeunesse is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Southgate, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation using centrally managed model portfolios, supported by an internal investment management team and investment committee.

Patrick Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., Rep Pro, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-founded Function Plus, a non-investment-related business. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation process with sector rotation and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in managing discretionary strategies.

Eugene Lovasco is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 47 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings since 2013 and also serves as President and CEO of Lovasco Consulting Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in nonprofit governance, serving on the boards of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Henry Ford Hospital, Rocky Produce Company, and the Detroit Athletic Club Foundation. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, including investment management programs, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by platform providers and third-party sub-advisors.

Christopher Schuppe is a financial advisor at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Valic Financial Advisors. In addition to his role at M Holdings, Schuppe consults for LoVasco Consulting Group, advising retirement plan fiduciaries on governance, investment selection, and employee education. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning with ongoing client monitoring and support.

Keith Inman is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Santander Bank. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm manages discretionary strategies through a top-down, tactical asset allocation process combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Bianca Candela is a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Detroit, MI. She holds a Series 65 credential and has experience working at Morgan Stanley and in various educational roles, including at the University of Detroit Mercy and Eisenhower High School. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary models and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Michael Iley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at M Holdings Securities since 2017 and also serves as Managing Director of LoVasco Consulting Group, where he provides ongoing and project consulting to retirement plan sponsors. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Financial Services and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with retirement plan consulting and financial planning.

James Chapman is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Lovasco Consulting Group since 2018, where he provides 401(k) plan reviews, investment advice, fiduciary management, and employee education. His prior roles include positions at Northpointe Capital and Level One Bank. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, delivering investment management through portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors, and provides ongoing client monitoring and regular reviews.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. based in Detroit, MI. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with M Holdings Securities since 2012 and with Catalyst Solutions Group, Inc. since 2015. M Holdings Securities serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, utilizing both internal portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.

Michael Ulle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, Ernst and Young, and Wealth Strategies Financial Group. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Omar Baadarani is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2010 to 2024. Sequent Planning, LLC operates as Futurity First Wealth Management and serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of services including asset management and fiduciary retirement-plan solutions, utilizing diversified manager exposures and tax-aware strategies delivered by a network of independent adviser representatives.

Jacqueline Venier is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2006 and is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Brian Bartold is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC dba Fusion Capital Management, PKS Investments, CoreCap Advisors, and VFG Associates, LLC. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Falcon Film Studios as a wedding photographer and performs data entry work. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients, offering portfolio management, model and third-party manager access, and retirement plan consulting through its TAMP structure. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by multiple analytical methods, while supporting a higher-than-average client load per advisor.