Benjamin Upward is a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Six Forks, Synchronicity Investments Ltd, and several other firms specializing in investment and governance from 2015 through 2023. Azimuth Capital Management advises individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and municipal entities, providing discretionary and nondiscretionary investment supervisory services, subadvisory arrangements, and limited personal financial planning. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative analysis with model-based equity strategies and customized fixed-income solutions.

Nolan Eriksen is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with First Command Brokerage Services, Inc. as well as the Department of Defense. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $12.4 billion through 207 advisors in about 140 offices. The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services across various platforms, combining firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations for discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kurt Fillmore is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CoreCap Advisors since 2013. He is also the founder and president of Wealth Trac Financial, where he provides wealth management and financial planning services. CoreCap Advisors offers discretionary investment and portfolio management along with standalone financial planning to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Brad Bell is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Perigon, he worked at Lumin Financial, LLC and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor programs, distinguishing itself by explicitly servicing banking and thrift institutions.

Joshua De Los Santos is a financial advisor with Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at North Lakeside Partners, LLC and GLP Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the Lake Leann Property Owners Association committee focused on lake quality improvement. Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC serves individual retail clients and plan sponsors, managing personal and employer-sponsored retirement accounts with a multi-team approach. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Daniel Mcwilliams is a financial advisor at PKS Advisory Services, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Michigan Securities, Inc. He serves as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 1491. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $905 million in assets and customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and individual securities.

Jeffrey Cartwright is an investment advisor at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at GLP Investment Services and GLP & Associates. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as a life insurance agent, focusing on life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC provides investment advisory services to individual retail clients and plan sponsors, managing both personal and employer-sponsored retirement accounts. The firm employs proprietary and third-party model portfolios and uses quantitative asset-allocation techniques to construct diversified portfolios, serving nearly 3,900 clients with approximately $767 million in assets under advisement.

William Gough is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Azimuth Capital Management since 2013, currently serving at Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC. The firm provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, banks, and municipal entities. Azimuth employs a combination of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers access to affiliated private investment vehicles and related credit, cash management, and insurance solutions.

Jeremy Goldstein is a financial advisor at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior firms include Aurora Securities and Foresters Equity. Secure Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and emphasizes equitable allocation among clients.

Erin Farley is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Azimuth Capital Management. Prior to joining Azimuth, she worked for nine years at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Azimuth Capital Management provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, banks, and municipal entities. The firm uses a combination of equity model strategies and customized fixed-income approaches, integrating quantitative databases with fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Derek Van Solkema is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advance Capital Management Inc. since 2015. He is also involved in real estate development as the owner of BAGGS Partners, LLC. Advance Capital Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes financial planning and portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, operates a Recommended List of funds and model portfolios, and offers specialized retirement services including a Chief Retirement Officer program.

Melissa Hintz is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP MORGAN Chase Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Notary Public. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, supporting advisor-managed discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across multiple platforms.

Scott Byrne is a financial advisor with Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Asset Allocation Strategies since 2011 and also has longstanding roles at GLP and Associates Inc and GLP Investment Services dating back to 2005. Outside of advisory work, Byrne is a partner in a consulting and insurance business where he sells life insurance. Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC provides investment advisory services to individual retail clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a multi-team approach with 39 advisors and manages portfolios using proprietary and third-party models, incorporating quantitative asset-allocation techniques and primarily utilizing ETFs for diversification and tax efficiency.

Jay Ferrans is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2016 and also serves as president of JM Financial & Accounting Services, where he offers long-term care and life insurance as well as fixed annuities. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and bonds, while providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors.

Andrew Moss is a financial advisor with Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 31 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Moss is also a director of the Western Golf Association, where he supports scholarship funding through the Evans Scholars program. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities, employing a model portfolio approach with tactical asset allocation across various fund types and third-party managers.

Alyssa Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Stonebridge Financial Partners, Kennedy Financial Group, and Flexible Plan Investments. Before entering the financial sector, she worked in client-facing positions at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa, Inverness Country Club, and Dicks Sporting Goods. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with quantitative and qualitative manager selection and maintains a communications program featuring quarterly reviews, market commentary, and client conferences.

Ryan Erdmann is a CFP® with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2017. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio advisory, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and proprietary equity valuation approaches.

Brett Kunkle is a CFP® professional with three years of experience, currently advising at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Auburn Hills, MI. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2020, with prior work experience including roles outside the financial industry. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Alan Freeman is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Azimuth Capital Management. He has been with the Azimuth firms since 2005, including Azimuth Capital Management and Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, banks, and municipal entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative databases with fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, while also offering access to affiliated private investment vehicles and credit, cash management, and insurance solutions.

Anida Venniro is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise and LPL Financial. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party money managers.