Matthew Holody is a financial advisor at Affinity Financial Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked since 2009 as Controller and CPA for Flat Rock Metal Inc., a steel parts manufacturer for the automotive industry, where he manages accounting operations. Affinity Financial Advisory primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses and charities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial advisory services, utilizing a technical analysis approach and a three-part client profiling process to guide investment decisions.

Patrick Guentner is a financial advisor at Legacy Investment Advisors LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a practicing attorney with Guentner, Barbee & Associates PLLC. Outside of his advisory and legal work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and operates a retail store, One More Training Gear, LLC. Legacy Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, overseeing approximately $61 million across close to 500 accounts. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and incorporates both long- and short-term trading strategies, with a limited investment menu that includes mutual funds, fixed income, equities, annuities, and ETFs.

Darren Brennan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kaydan Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, Mercer Global Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and incidental financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and investment clubs. The firm uses client-tailored strategies implemented through firm-developed model portfolios diversified among investment styles and asset classes, primarily via mutual funds and ETFs.

Chelsei Latsch is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Antonelli Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017. Her prior work includes a role at Comerica Bank and experience in the hospitality sector at Texas Roadhouse. Antonelli Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing fee-based investment management and various financial planning services. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach to build globally diversified portfolios and typically manages client accounts on a discretionary basis.

ABOUT THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS Standing out in our industry's “sea of sameness” and b#llsh!t, we introduce a new business model that applies the latest retirement research to deliver “reality-based” retirement planning, representing an evolutionary step forward in how people prepare for and thrive during retirement. We arm you with a framework to make better decisions based on your unique circumstances, enabling you to avoid unnecessary sacrifices symptomatic of following conventional “rules of thumb” intended for the masses. The result is living a more rewarding life optimized for contentment. ThriveRetire is an all-in-one, flat-fee service that includes: • Retirement Planning • Tax Planning • Investment Management • And more! ABOUT ANTHONY WATSON, CFA, CFP®, RICP® Prior to founding Thrive Retirement Specialists, Tony served as a Chief Investment Officer, providing advice and investment management services to over 600 individuals representing over $1.5 billion of investments. Before this, Tony served as Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he advised high- and ultra-high net worth individuals on all matters of wealth, including investments, portfolio construction, portfolio management, and retirement planning. EDUCATION: • BBA of Finance, Walsh College • MBA, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business CREDENTIALS: • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) • CERTIFIED FINANICAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) • Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®)

Mark Romin is a CFP® professional at Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Brayton Asset Management and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Romin contributes to social media input for a non-investment-related support company affiliated with his firm. Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. manages discretionary portfolios and provides incidental financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and investment clubs. The firm employs client-specific strategies using proprietary model portfolios diversified across asset classes, primarily via mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $469 million in discretionary assets.

Kiernan Easton is an advisor at Dynamic Wealth Solutions LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Dynamic Wealth Solutions since 2015. Dynamic Wealth Solutions LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $102 million in assets across roughly 170 clients. The firm uses a fundamental analysis and disciplined asset allocation approach within a TREAT framework, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services.

Jonathan Carender is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Paragon Investing, LLC since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Scio Software and TKS Industrial Company. Paragon Investing provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, businesses, and other investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts along with standalone or bundled planning services, tailoring investment processes to client objectives using a mix of asset allocation strategies and fund types.

Richard Davenport is a financial advisor at Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Advisors, Inc. for a combined 19 years before joining Lakeshore Financial Planning in 2018. Lakeshore Financial Planning provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and an investment club. The firm uses diversified model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, employing both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers tailored advisory relationships with discretionary trading authority.

Sean Kelly is a financial advisor at Kelly Wealth Management, Inc. in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2023, he worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and has experience in construction and property restoration. He is also active as an insurance agent through Copper Partners II DBA Kelly Capital Partners. Kelly Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual investors. The firm manages $160.6 million in discretionary assets and offers tailored investment strategies that may include asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term purchases, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and wrap-fee programs.

Ina Fernandez is a financial advisor at Fern Capital Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fern Capital since 2015. Fern Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and qualified plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $71 million through a two-advisor team and employs client-specific investment policies focused on fundamental analysis, earnings growth, and investment-grade fixed income.

Robert Rahaim is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with DWP. He has worked at DeSeranno Corp. since 2003. DWP provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis with a range of investment strategies and manages approximately $195.1 million in discretionary assets through a four-advisor team.

Lyndon Davis is a financial advisor with Lightsquare Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Davis is also an author of finance and personal money management books and content. Lightsquare Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and sector analysis, and may incorporate various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Mary Kelly is a financial advisor at Kelly Wealth Management, Inc. in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, INC. and is also involved with Copper Partners II, Inc. d/b/a Kelly Capital Partners. Alongside her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent and sells various insurance products. Kelly Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, written investment strategies, and financial planning. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing methods such as strategic asset allocation and dollar-cost averaging, and may utilize third-party sub-advisers and wrap fee programs.

Nicole Schmitt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works at Lightsquare Wealth Management, LLC and has previously held positions at JPMorgan Securities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Nicole also operated Schmitt Consulting from 2016 to 2020. Lightsquare Wealth Management advises individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a variety of investment strategies and conducting due diligence on third-party money managers to align with client goals.

Deanna Harless is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bernard Wealth Management Corp. She has worked at several firms including Sequoia Financial Group, Creative Planning, and Securities America. Bernard Wealth Management serves individuals, businesses, corporate retirement plans, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $314 million in client assets using model portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, and select individual stocks guided by quantitative and fundamental research.

Antashe Howard is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Nubian Square Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Eaton Vance Investment Counsel. Outside of advising, he is an agent for a life insurance business. Nubian Square Investment Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations by providing investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management strategies, emphasizing long-term orientation while incorporating alternative approaches when appropriate, and maintains a formal impact investing due-diligence practice.

Kenneth Bernard is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Bernard Wealth Management Corp., where he has worked since 2011, and previously was with GPM Growth Investors, Inc. He holds a life insurance license in Michigan and may recommend insurance products in addition to his advisory work. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. serves individuals, businesses, corporate retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management and fixed-fee or hourly financial planning. The firm manages approximately $314 million in assets across 327 relationships, employing model portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, and selected individual stocks tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jennifer Brown is a financial advisor at Key Concerns Inc with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Belpointe Asset Management, LLC since 2016 and Key Concerns, Inc. since 2011, as well as a brief tenure at Tuttle Wealth Management. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in tax preparation through Liberty Tax. Key Concerns Inc. serves individual clients and small business retirement plans by selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and providing financial planning and consulting services. The firm focuses on aligning clients’ Personal Investment Policy Statements with appropriate unaffiliated advisers and maintains a formal solicitor role with multiple third-party advisory firms.

Bryce Gray is a financial advisor with Generational Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Talis Advisory Services and Generational Equity and maintains several business interests including a single-member law firm and an accounting firm that provides investment advisory services to businesses. Generational Wealth Advisors offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and risk-management advice to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team advisory model and an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing institutional-share mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts with long-term portfolio management and periodic rebalancing.