Stephen Richardson is a financial advisor at Quantum Wealth Strategies, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Southworth & Wilson Inc. prior to joining his current firm. Quantum Wealth Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $32.2 million across about 67 client relationships. The firm uses a combination of investment approaches, including technical and fundamental methods, and offers a subscription newsletter with specific buy and sell recommendations to its clients.

Daniel Krug is a financial advisor with Daniel Krug & Associates in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at his current firm since 2004 and previously was associated with Global Financial Private Capital, LLC and G.F. Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee managing trust finances for two non-securities clients. Daniel Krug & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management, financial planning, and insurance product recommendations. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and selected sub-advisers on the AssetMark platform, combining various analytical methods, and also operates as a licensed insurance agency offering insurance and annuity products alongside educational seminars and personalized tax-preparation vouchers for select clients.

Louis Melone is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Melone Private Wealth, LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Budd, Melone & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is an author working on a book. Melone Private Wealth, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment advisory and financial planning services, employing a blend of active and passive strategies with a long-term investment horizon, and manages most client assets on a discretionary basis.

David Zoellner Jr is a financial advisor at Z Advisory Innovations with 6 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation and Valvoline Instant Oil Change. Z Advisory Innovations provides portfolio management and tailored investment services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary approach, using tactical asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build and monitor diversified model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs (including Bitcoin ETFs), stocks, bonds, options, closed-end funds, and alternative investments.

Albert Lalonde is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked for 10 years. He has a total of 9 years of industry experience and previously worked with Kaizen Financial Group, LLC. Lalonde also manages an insurance services business as a managing member and insurance agent. Kaizen Wealth Management provides financial planning and consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, serving as an introducer and liaison to third-party money managers rather than directly managing client assets. The firm prepares tailored financial plans and coordinates with other professionals while relying on referrals and fee-sharing arrangements with external investment managers.

David Zoellner Sr. is a financial advisor at Z Advisory Innovations with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Newbridge Securities Corp. for nine years before joining his current firm. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Z Advisory Innovations provides portfolio management and tailored investment services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary management approach, using tactical asset allocation and fundamental analysis across a diverse range of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Michael Reed is a financial advisor at Nardis Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Fisher Investments, Personal Capital Advisors, and Mainstay Capital Management. Nardis Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and consulting. The firm customizes portfolios across multiple asset classes, offers socially responsible investment options, and maintains a cross-border operating posture with offices in multiple locations and a notable client base outside the United States.

Colin Overweg is a financial advisor at Advize Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including WealthSource Partners, Waddell & Reed, and Cetera Advisors. He is also licensed to sell life and health insurance and may engage in product sales with clients. Advize Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors, providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes passive investing through strategic and tactical asset allocation and utilizes technology-enabled platforms alongside custodial relationships to implement client strategies.

Nicholas Harajli is a financial advisor at Vitale Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, United Wholesale Mortgage, and Best Buy. Vitale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $117 million across about 396 client relationships using model-based portfolio management and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Zhaoji Yang is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Rochester Wealth Strategies, LLC. Prior to this role, he spent eight years at Joshua Analytical Research, LLC and ten years at Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is employed by LanguageLine Solutions, Inc. Rochester Wealth Strategies provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, and institutional sponsors. The firm employs a planning-centric investment process focused on fundamental analysis and primarily ETF-based portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and liquidity needs.

Gary Aidem is a Series 65 licensed advisor at A & L Financial Services, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with A & L Financial since 2000 and also works as a loan officer at St. James Mortgage Corp., assisting clients with residential mortgages. A & L Financial Services provides personalized financial planning and discretionary asset management primarily for individual and high net worth clients. The firm uses a fee-only, percentage-of-assets approach and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside option-writing strategies and borrowing within managed accounts.

Noah Wolthuis is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently affiliated with On Point CRNA. His prior roles include positions at Barnhart Wealth Management LLC, Zhang Financial LLC, and PrairieView Partners, among others. On Point CRNA is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a two-advisor team managing approximately $100 million. The firm employs a passive, model-portfolio approach focused on diversified, risk-based allocations using ETFs and index mutual funds, and offers bundled services including discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and payroll facilitation.

Benjamin Barnhart is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at On Point CRNA. His prior roles include positions at Barnhart Wealth Management, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. On Point CRNA is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $100 million across 183 accounts, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a passive, model-portfolio approach primarily using ETFs and index mutual funds and provides additional services such as tax preparation and payroll facilitation.

Katie Fredlund is a financial advisor at Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Health Plans and Meridian Health Plans, as well as operating insurance services through Kaizen Financial, Inc. and a sole proprietorship. Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC provides financial planning and consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily acting as an introducer and liaison to third-party money managers. The firm delivers tailored financial plans and coordinates with other professionals while relying on third-party managers for investment management.

Jack Yarosh is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and various other organizations. Outside of advising, he is a minority owner of Millpond Bed and Breakfast LLC, a historic property with multiple Airbnb rental units in Clarkston, Michigan. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes diversified fund menus along with derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolios.

Dominic Stewart is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Studio Design & Millwork for eight years while also completing a decade as a full-time student. CPR Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers multi-manager portfolios combining tactical models with third-party advisors, emphasizing defensive positioning and ongoing model monitoring.

Michael Dzialo is a financial advisor at Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2000. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension and government plans, trusts, and investment companies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis and detailed fixed-income research, utilizing tools such as the Bloomberg MAC-3 risk model and employing strategies across multi-cap and global portfolios.

Matthew Zajac is a financial advisor with Eagle Financial Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Financial Advisors since 2014 and Eagle Financial Group since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an insurance agent since 2002. Eagle Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $113 million in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, employing quantitative techniques and third-party research to develop client-specific investment policies.

William Waggoner II is a financial advisor with Stoney Creek Advisors LLC in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stoney Creek Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Oakland Community College for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Stoney Creek Partners, LLC, a life and health insurance agency. Stoney Creek Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented investment policy statement, multiple analytical methods, and offers services including third-party money manager selection, retirement-plan advisory, and held-away 401(k) account management through the Pontera platform.

Zachary Fellows is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC. He has been with the firm since 2015, holding multiple roles over that period. Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, trusts, and mutual funds. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental value research approach focused on high-quality companies and manages a range of strategies including fixed-income, balanced, and global equity portfolios.