Justin Meyer is a financial advisor with Financial Strategies Group, Inc. in Okemos, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Eagle Strategies and NYLIFE Securities. He is also the owner and sole officer of Practiceology Consulting Services, where he consults with other financial professionals on industry best practices. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies with global diversification and employs third-party tools like Riskalyze to tailor client risk tolerance while disclosing performance results and using client testimonials in its advertising.

Nicholas Thiede is a financial advisor at Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. in Laingsburg, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. Before joining Sovereign Financial Group in 2025, he worked for nine years at CG Financial. Sovereign Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and cash-management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a long-term, portfolio-focused investment approach utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and option contracts, supported by fundamental and technical analysis and AI tools.

David joined the firm early in 2013. A 1995 graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, David has worked in the financial services industry since March, 2000. He is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and Treasurer of the Michigan Financial Planning Association. Our mission at Shotwell Rutter Baer is to cut through the complexity in our clients’ financial lives, delivering financial planning and investment advice that is both personal and practical. We are devoted to a strict fiduciary duty, honing our craft, and providing the highest degree of professionalism while maintaining the intimate, “kitchen table” approach to client relationships upon which our practice was founded.

James Hidlay is a financial advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at FinancialMD, LLC and Washington Avenue Advisors, LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 15 years at Techsmith Corporation. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profit associations, managing approximately $286 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and integrates behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative/technical analysis to construct portfolios, offering a range of investment and planning services tailored to business owners.

Nicholas Pope is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently a financial advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors since 2016. He has also been affiliated with The Centennial Group, Princor Financial Services Corp, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of the East Lansing Film Festival and the Todd Martin Youth Leadership organization, and owns Blue Owl Coffee, LLC. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $286 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profits, employing a multi-disciplinary investment approach that integrates behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Robert Gentner is a CFP® professional affiliated with Founders Financial Securities LLC in Lansing, MI, with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Founders Financial Securities in 2011, he spent one year at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Gentner serves as a board member and officer for Living Hope Ranch, a Christian ministry that uses rescued horses to support children who have experienced abuse. Founders Financial Securities provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of IARs managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets. The firm offers various advisory platforms and delegates portfolio construction to its representatives, who utilize discretionary and non-discretionary management as well as third-party managers, while also providing niche services such as 1031 exchange consulting and co-advised private wealth portfolios.

Adam Lesperance is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with CG Advisory Services and has held prior roles at Geneos Wealth Management Inc and Wfg Investments, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Lesperance Farms, LLC, a tree farm. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm delivers investment management primarily through proprietary discretionary model portfolios and bespoke account structures, utilizing a combination of in-house models and third-party managers.

Parke Petersen is a financial advisor with CG Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Geneos Wealth Management and Wfg Investments, and has been involved with Capital Asset Advisory Services and CG Financial Services since 2005. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing over $4 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and consulting through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized private equity and hedge-fund access.

Brian Walker is a financial advisor at CG Advisory Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Geneos Wealth Management. Walker also provides administrative support to Capital Asset Advisory Services, an independent investment advisor firm. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with proprietary and customized model programs, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, using a model-driven approach supported by an Investment Committee and AI tools.

Jeffrey Casey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with CG Advisory Services and has held roles at Geneos Wealth Management Inc and Wfg Investments, Inc. Casey has owned and managed several related businesses, including investment advisory and insurance firms. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs proprietary model-driven investment strategies supported by fundamental and technical research and incorporates AI tools and third-party managers in its approach.

Nathan Traxler is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with CG Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Menards, as well as positions outside finance in construction and education. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and consulting through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized investment solutions.

Thomas Doran is a financial advisor with CG Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at Geneos Wealth Management, WFG Investments, and Capital Asset Advisory Services. Doran was also associated with the CPA firm Anderson, Tuckey, Bernhardt & Doran, PC, and serves on the board of directors for the Harbor Bay Condo Association. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized investment solutions.

Elijah Richardson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at CG Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jackson National and has a background that includes roles at Michigan State University and Williamston High School. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and consulting through proprietary model portfolios and bespoke account structures.

Richard Minh Tran is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with Series 65 credentials. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and a background that includes roles at Tecomet, Inc., Eaton Aerospace, General Motors, and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on a non-discretionary model, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis while often utilizing third-party managers.

Daniel Zeiger is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Packerland Brokerage Services and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent contractor selling life, annuities, health, LTC, and Medicare products. Sequent Planning, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm combines firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations within a structured risk framework and provides clients with ongoing investment communications and newsletters.

Seth Houle is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, Michigan State University, and several community organizations in Michigan. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with a proprietary equity market valuation model, and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Crumley is a financial advisor at CG Advisory Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Wealth Advisory Group since 2018, following a year at DTN Management. He studied from 2007 to 2017 before beginning his advisory career. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through proprietary model portfolios and customized account structures, supported by an Investment Committee and technology-driven research tools.

Ashley Musselman is a financial advisor with CG Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include J.P. Morgan Securities, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, she contributes as a freelance writer for a publication called She's Just a Girl. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of discretionary portfolio management strategies, combining proprietary model portfolios with third-party managers and customized investment solutions.

Daniel Taylor is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor State Bank. He is based in East Lansing, MI. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC 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 multi-disciplinary investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Kristen Fillmore is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2015. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, 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.