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 with Cedar Grove Capital Management in Royal Oak, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. He serves as a financial analyst for Seed Health, a consumer goods company. Cedar Grove Capital Management is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm primarily focuses on U.S. equities and employs a fundamental analysis approach, regularly monitoring portfolios with discretionary trading authority and a variety of strategies including options and short sales.

David Kubicek is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience and has been associated with the Institute of Trade Management since 1997. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Farmington Hills, MI. The Institute of Trade Management serves individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and nonprofit institutions, and corporations, providing financial consulting, investment advice, litigation support, treasury and cash-management consulting, and broader management consulting services. The firm customizes advice to client goals, employs fundamental analysis and occasional technical analysis for timing, and does not take custody of assets or charge fees based on assets under management.

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.

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.

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.

Gregory Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the sole advisor at Pathway Financial Planning, LLC since 2011. Pathway Financial Planning is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive wealth management services, emphasizing low-cost, tax-aware, evidence-based portfolio construction with a focus on strategic asset allocation across global asset classes.

David Cretcher is a financial advisor at Weather Eye Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Castle Tax Defense, Inc. since 2021 alongside his role at Weather Eye Advisors, which he joined in 2012. Weather Eye Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and non-U.S. clients. The firm employs an All-Weather, macro-driven investment approach focused on risk management and income-producing instruments, with services that include portfolio management, tax and financial planning, and insurance advice.

Devin Bone is the principal and sole advisor at Forsythia Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with three years of experience in financial advising and a Series 65 credential. He is also a partner and 20% owner of the business law firm Paesano Akkashian, PC, where he specializes in commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law matters. Forsythia Financial provides customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a discretionary approach based on proprietary timing, research, and asset allocation methods, and offers a range of services including portfolio management, standalone planning, and educational workshops.

William Shelmon is a financial advisor at Paycheck to Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Toyota Motor of North America since 1990 as a product design engineer and executive project manager focused on investigating new technologies. Paycheck to Wealth provides fee-based investment advice and financial planning primarily to individual clients, offering subscription-based services, seminars, and employee-education workshops. The firm emphasizes passive, asset-class investing using low-cost index funds and model portfolios, incorporating statistical analysis and semi-annual portfolio monitoring.

Brian Heal is the principal advisor at Heal Financial LLC in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sports & Entertainment Investment Advisors, The Heal Agency, NYLIFE Securities, PKS Financial Corp, Major League Financial Group, and Woodbury Financial Services. He is also an independent insurance agent. Heal Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a model-based approach featuring diversified portfolios, including a specialized Sports & Entertainment model, and integrates both long- and short-term holdings with options strategies.

Howard Bayliss is a financial advisor at Core Financial Planning in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Core Financial Planning since 2008. Core Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm serving individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plan participants through financial and tax planning. The firm emphasizes disciplined asset allocation with a focus on equities, global diversification, and high-quality fixed income, providing tailored investment advice without discretionary management or commission-based products.

Kevin Delaere is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is the principal of GK Private Wealth Partners LLC, an independent advisory firm he has been with since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 20 years at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. He is also a shareholder at Groen, Kluka & Company, where he prepares financial statements and tax returns for individuals and small businesses. GK Private Wealth Partners is a fee-only independent firm managing approximately $17 million for around 44 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals and employer-sponsored plans, often coordinating with outside professionals as needed.

Warren Mcintyre is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Visionquest Financial Planning LLC since 2002. VisionQuest Financial Planning LLC offers project-based financial planning and investment consultation services primarily to individuals and families, as well as to businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates on a non-discretionary, fee-for-service model, emphasizing long-term, fundamental buy-and-hold investment strategies with diversified asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.