Brian Lakkides is a financial advisor at Financial Freedom House with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cygnet Financial Planning, Inc. (dba Financial Freedom House) since 2010 and at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2005 to 2016. He serves as president of Fiduciary Firewall Consulting, Inc., providing ERISA compliance and consulting services, and is a board member and instructor at the Cygnet Institute of Personal Financial Literacy, a nonprofit organization offering financial education. Additionally, he officiates USSF sanctioned youth and adult soccer matches as a Grade 7 referee. Financial Freedom House offers investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a fiduciary approach with strategic asset allocation primarily through ETFs and passively managed funds, employing tools like Monte Carlo simulation and ongoing financial plan modeling to assess goal probabilities.

Kirk Cassidy is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at multiple firms including Yaske & Associates, PLLC and Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an owner and insurance agent at Senior Planning Advisors and is involved with a CPA firm, Yaske & Associates, PLLC. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing risk and scenario analysis, integrated tax coordination through affiliated accounting, and retirement education as part of its approach.

James Kruzan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. and has previously worked for Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. Kruzan is also the owner of Asset & Risk Management, Inc., a support company based in Fenton, MI. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering personalized wealth management and discretionary investment management services. The firm integrates comprehensive financial planning with portfolio oversight, emphasizing fundamental analysis and coordinated client service.

Adam Smart is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. in Clarkston, MI, with six years at the firm and a total of three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Verde, he worked at Ralco Industries for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the Pontiac Community Foundation, chairs the development committee at Central Detroit Christian, and is a leadership team member at the Church of The Holy Redeemer. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis investment approach with diversified fund menus and may use derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage exposure or enhance portfolio efficiency.

Chavez Vincent is a financial advisor with FAI Advisors, Inc. based in Farmington Hills, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at O.N. Investment Management Company, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services, all since 2015 or 2016. Vincent is also involved in non-registered insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, and fixed annuity products. FAI Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and emphasizes long-term investment strategies, while also offering insurance-based investment programs and access to managed account solutions.

Patrick Marody is a financial advisor with FAI Advisors, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with ON Investment Management Co., THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, General American Life Insurance Company, and Mutual Benefit Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and managing non-investment businesses including consulting/coaching through Empowering Futures, LLC and business succession planning with B Trace Partners/Q5. FAI Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, mutual fund and ETF screening, and asset allocation strategies focused on long-term investment objectives, with additional offerings such as insurance-based investment programs and access to managed account solutions.

Ann Shadle is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates since 2016. She previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an independent insurance agency associated with her firm. Dahring | Cusmano and Associates serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with a client-centered investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and long-term management.

Nathan Meyer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, a team firm comprising 26 advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management and leadership in compliance and operations at Entry Point Advisor Network. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm employs a mix of active and passive management strategies and operates a corporate RIA structure hosting multiple independent advisory practices.

Gregory Neino is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at RetireMitten Financial LLC. Prior to joining RetireMitten in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 16 years. RetireMitten Financial LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and multi-generational families, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using stocks and ETFs, guided by client-specific investment policies and periodic reviews, and is noted for its planning related to Canadian-U.S. cross-border financial considerations.

Brian Mcisaac is a financial advisor with Financial Freedom House in Waterford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked for Munder Capital Management | Victory Capital for 20 years before joining Financial Freedom House, where he has been since 2020. Financial Freedom House serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plan sponsors with investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based approach focused on Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation using primarily ETFs, no-load index funds, and passively managed institutional funds.

Matthew Mondoux is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2016. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive or limited financial planning, and management of employer-sponsored and other accounts.

Naoko Mckelvey is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) affiliated with Blue Chip Partners, LLC, where she has worked since 2019. She has 16 years of experience in the financial industry, including eight years at Lumin Financial, LLC. She is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships, offering services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning.

Mitchell Kahl is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Waldron Private Wealth and in various roles related to athletics and education at the University of Michigan and local schools. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships, customized asset-allocation models, and integrates tax and estate planning services through affiliated providers.

Tyler Curley is a financial advisor with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates and holds a Series 65 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at AE Wealth Management, Brokers International Financial Services, and TriFound. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Dahring | Cusmano and Associates provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals, family offices, trusts, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s client-centered investment approach emphasizes asset allocation and cost efficiency, managing portfolios primarily for the long term while offering extensive fiduciary and operational services for institutional retirement plans.

Joshua Jackson is a financial advisor with C2 Private Wealth in Novi, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. and Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and was previously with Advisors Excel from 2011 to 2017. Jackson is also involved in insurance services as an insurance agent at Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. C2 Private Wealth primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm combines comprehensive financial planning with discretionary portfolio management, using risk and scenario analysis to guide income distributions while maintaining market exposure. Its integrated approach includes affiliated tax and insurance services and emphasizes client education through a required retirement course.

Erin Goss is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Blue Chip Partners, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent 16 years at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC. Erin is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive or limited financial planning.

Samuel Fleischer is a financial advisor at Dahring | Cusmano and Associates in Novi, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stellantis and Carl's Golfland. Dahring | Cusmano provides holistic financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s client-centered investment approach focuses on comprehensive financial assessments and long-term portfolio management with a range of investment vehicles.

Mathew Britt is a financial advisor at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Asset & Risk Management. From 2017 to 2019, he was involved with Hikestyle LLC. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction, offering both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Gregory Haeger III is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with C2 Private Wealth in various capacities since 2021. Outside of advising, he operates a part-time youth baseball training business called High Performance Training. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and integrates tax and estate services through affiliated partners.

John Lambert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at SimplyRIA Advisor Network since 2017 and previously held roles at LPL Financial and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of finance, he has been a ski instructor and coach at Mt. Holly Ski School for over four decades, including coaching junior alpine ski racers and serving as an examiner for the Professional Ski Instructors of America. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary support. The firm combines long-term strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a corporate RIA structure that supports multiple independent advisor practices.