John Lesser is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, MI. He has held multiple leadership roles within the larger Plante Moran enterprise, including directorships at Plante Moran Trust, Plante Moran Real Estate Investment Advisors, and Plante Moran Corporate Finance. Lesser is also a partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a proprietary equity market valuation model, and it employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Kevin Damman is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Troy, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several firms such as Bond New York, Equitable Advisors, and TD Ameritrade, along with experience in real estate from positions at Four22 Realty and WTA Realty. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual clients, along with pension consulting services for retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and focuses on a client mix of individuals and plan-level consulting rather than traditional corporate business.

Wendy Steadman is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and was previously with L.M. Kohn & Company for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Windermere Island Foundation, where she assists with administrative tasks and website management. American Independent Securities Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party managers and estate-planning services.

Bradford Vannelli is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, with prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch. He is also dually registered with Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., where he conducts part of his business as a registered representative. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a varied client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private fund advisory, utilizing both internal portfolio teams and independent managers across traditional and alternative investments.

Ainsley Ellison is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors for ten years. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary equity market valuation models and frequently employs third-party managers and alternative investments.

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® and CFA® charterholder with nine years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

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 is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and previously worked at Schechter Investment Advisors, Foresight Capital Management Advisors, Raymond James & Associates, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Chisolm also engages in insurance consulting and sells fixed insurance products through Schechter Wealth. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a fiduciary approach using in-house portfolio teams, independent managers, and a combination of traditional and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Fratarcangeli is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. He serves as treasurer for the Broward Health Foundation and holds board memberships with several nonprofit organizations. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including both buy-and-hold and active models such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum.

James Chapman is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Lovasco Consulting Group since 2018, where he provides 401(k) plan reviews, investment advice, fiduciary management, and employee education. His prior roles include positions at Northpointe Capital and Level One Bank. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, delivering investment management through portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors, and provides ongoing client monitoring and regular reviews.

Leland Proshek is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Chart Advisors Inc. since 1999, where he is also the owner of a tax and insurance planning business. Secure Asset Management primarily serves individual clients with personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management, offering pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and focuses on individual and plan-level consulting rather than traditional corporate client 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 Knights of Columbus Insurance and Quicken Loans. Abbott is also licensed as an insurance agent. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles to implement client portfolios.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. based in Detroit, MI. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with M Holdings Securities since 2012 and with Catalyst Solutions Group, Inc. since 2015. M Holdings Securities serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, utilizing both internal portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.

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.