John Stein is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners, LLC and previously worked at Schechter Investment Advisors, LLC for ten years. He also receives referral fees for clients he refers to other investment advisory firms. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets across more than 200 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives, including the use of performance-based fee structures and private fund management.

Kory Frost is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years and spent time at both Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Private Client Services. Frost also serves on the Planning Commission for the City of South Lyon. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to meet diverse client needs.

Stefan Ropp is a financial advisor at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with GLP Investment Services, LLC and GLP & Associates, LLC since 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales as an insurance agent. Asset Allocation Strategies provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to both individual investors and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation using quantitative models and offers supplemental services such as 529 plan assistance and employer retirement account advisory.

Lance Johnson is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brighthouse Financial and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm offers various programs such as Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager, third-party managed solutions via the Envestnet platform, internally managed models, and financial planning services, managing approximately $4.21 billion in assets with a team of about 173 advisors.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc and multiple life insurance companies. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Cook is involved in teaching and department chair responsibilities at Allen Park Public Schools and participates in insurance sales and a web-based fixed annuity business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm provides investment management through an in-house team and third-party managers, utilizing a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintaining institutional relationships to support a range of financial products and services.

Andrew Lampela is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fratarcangeli Wealth Management and Jackson National. Lampela’s background includes a variety of roles outside finance, including positions at Dick's Sporting Goods and Walnut Creek Country Club. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis to support both buy-and-hold and active management strategies.

Loran Coffman is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Coffman is also the owner and founder of Route Financial Group, a registered investment advisory business. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for more than 17,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis using a combination of active and passive models with a focus on risk management.

Mitchell Bonnett is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and LPL Financial, where he worked for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he is a vice president and co-owner of Wealth Creation Strategies Inc. and serves as class treasurer for the West Point Class of 1965. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple account platforms.

John Cruse is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment from 2019 to present and United Shore from 2015 to 2020. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Kenneth Coe is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Integrated Capital Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and First Heartland Capital, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale and servicing of fixed insurance products. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations across multiple risk levels and offers specialized strategies, including Biblically Responsible Investing, supported by third-party research and an Executive Investment Committee.

Jonathan Mafrice is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Detroit Financial and Eyebloc LLC. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Muata Mahluli is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He currently works at Facet Wealth and has held positions at Charles Schwab, TIAA-CREF, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Mahluli serves on the board of directors for The Detroit Recovery Project, a nonprofit focused on supporting individuals and communities affected by co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm uses model-based asset allocations, technology-driven processes, and a flat subscription pricing model instead of traditional percentage-of-assets fees.

Andrew Harr is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Harr contracts as a trainer for newly appointed insurance agents, focusing on the 403(b) market, suitability, and product knowledge. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and organizations, providing portfolio management, custom model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through an in-house team and third-party managers, employing a proprietary mutual fund screening process called CAPSL.

William Wallbank is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Focus Partners Wealth, Kovitz Investment Group Partners, and Telemus Capital. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm utilizes a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, while advisors maintain responsibility for client relationships and suitability.

James Clark is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and HD Vest, and he also owns Clark Financial Services LLC, where he reviews family and business client insurance coverages. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through a combination of firm-managed portfolios, wrap programs, and third-party arrangements. The firm is dually registered as an SEC investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer, managing over $900 million in client assets.

Eric Dahlberg is a CFA® charterholder at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2012. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model and works with third-party managers, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

David Sawchuk is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2010 and Great American Advisors, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member of the Taymouth Township Zoning Board of Appeals. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of discretionary in-house management and non-discretionary advisor-led programs.

Scott Butler is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with CoreCap Advisors in Southfield, MI. He has held roles at CoreCap Advisors and related entities since 2018 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Butler presents financial education seminars as an educator with the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA). CoreCap Advisors serves individual, retirement plan, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, with additional oversight of sub-advisors and tax-efficient services.

Malachi Cattanach is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Area Home Services for eleven years. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services tailored to client goals with a range of active and passive investment strategies.