John Lesser is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI. He has held multiple roles within the Plante Moran enterprise, including positions in corporate finance, real estate investment advisory, trust services, and insurance agency operations. He is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by proprietary equity valuation models, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Kevin Damman is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Secure Financial Group, Secure Investors Group, Aurora Securities, Inc., Four22 Realty, WTA Realty, and Bond New York. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and emphasizes client-specific investment policies and equitable allocation of opportunities.

Wendy Steadman is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with L.M. Kohn & Company since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Windermere Island Foundation, a nonprofit, where she performs administrative duties including website management. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managers and estate-planning services.

Ainsley Ellison is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, where she has worked since 2016. She has nine years of industry experience. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supporting integrated services through its affiliations within the Plante Moran enterprise.

Christopher Williams is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Foundations Investment Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience with Quest Commonwealth, New York Life, and various professional sports organizations including the NCAA, American Hockey League, ECHL, and USA Hockey. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services through a broad network of affiliated offices using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing strategy.

Armani Zori is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Antonio Trivelloni is a financial advisor with The Partners Wealth Management in Mount Clemens, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes leadership roles at Trivelloni Asset Management, Llc (formerly North Harbor Advisors) and Trivelloni Risk Management LLC. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of customized portfolios and model-based management, incorporating both internally developed and third-party models through its Amplify Platform.

Jason Steeno is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CoreCap Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at Regal Securities and Scottrade, Inc. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm follows a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and works with sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Anthony Chisolm is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Schechter Investment Advisors, LLC, and Raymond James & Associates, before joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2025. He also engages in insurance consulting and sells fixed insurance products through Robert Schechter & Associates, LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions, offering customized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services.

Leland Proshek is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chart Advisors LLC since 2014 and is the owner of Chart Advisors Inc., a tax and insurance planning business. Secure Asset Management, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting services for retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and focuses on individualized client service rather than traditional corporate relationships.

Daniel Orfin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has worked at MipPro Wealth Management Inc. and Gibbs Wealth Management since 2024 and has operated Orfin and Associates Inc. since 2000. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed model management program, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists to implement model portfolios. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party model portfolios based on client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance.

Joseph Abbott is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Jones Retirement Advisors, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC, Knights of Columbus Insurance, Quicken Loans, Culvers, and McDonald's. Outside of advisory activities, he is also involved in insurance as an agent. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and operates a wrap-fee program, utilizing fundamental analysis and various investment vehicles to construct portfolios.

Michelle Tomei is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory Corporation. Tomei is also an active member and chair of the South Lyon Educational Foundation board, where she participates in event planning and fundraising activities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and fiduciary advisory services.

Christopher Balcerowiak is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Fiduciary Alliance since 2023. His prior experience includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Creative Retirement Solutions Group. Outside of advisory work, he owns a business called C & C Estates LLC and is active in insurance sales. The Fiduciary Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm operates through multiple divisions and a network of representatives, using client-specific investment policies and a combination of fundamental and technical analyses, with options for third-party manager allocation.

Daniel Henneghan is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management and Modern Wealth Management. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm uses a long-term, open-architecture investment approach with mainly discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer.

Jacob Pennington is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park National Bank and Cooper, Adel, Vu Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with More Life Church. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and frequently engages sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Sean Mcdonnell is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2011. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved with All Night DJs from 1999 to 2016. Advance Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to guide decisions and manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 6,800 clients.

Kristen Howard is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Bank of America N.A., Merrill, Quicken Loans, and Famous Footwear. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, estate-planning facilitation, and portfolio management through various discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employing investment strategies ranging from buy-and-hold to more active tactical approaches.

Norman Bald is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CoreCap since 2020, following prior roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in marketing through M&O Marketing and serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth and accredited investors—as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment and portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, employing a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

John Rafferty is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he writes and publishes articles about his experiences raising children with special needs. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to individuals, self-directed retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, using a variety of investment vehicles and sub-advisors, and offers tax-efficient asset location and rebalancing services.