Jacob Kasperski is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing four years of industry experience. He currently serves as Portfolio Manager at Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider supporting insurance agents and investment advisors with products and tools. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in education and operated a lawn care business. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive management through a corporate RIA structure that hosts multiple independent adviser practices.

Jack Yarosh is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and various other organizations. Outside of advising, he is a minority owner of Millpond Bed and Breakfast LLC, a historic property with multiple Airbnb rental units in Clarkston, Michigan. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes diversified fund menus along with derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolios.

Nicholas Defenthaler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is associated with Center for Financial Planning Inc and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at CIG Asset Management and Mercer Global Advisors. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with regular account reviews.

Jennifer Jones is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC and SJE Retirement LLC, having previously worked at firms including OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, Sigma Planning Corporation, Flynn & Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and comprehensive retirement plan consulting and education. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation approach, constructing customized portfolios and offering fiduciary investment services for plan sponsors.

Robert Schmansky is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Pathworks Financial, Inc., where he has worked for two years, and has been associated with Clear Financial Advisors, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in tax preparation services through Royal Oak Tax Preparation Services, LLC. Pathworks Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs academic investment frameworks to build diversified asset-allocation models and offers services including asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, estate planning support, and family office services.

Michael Reiterman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. in Fenton, MI, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kaydan, he worked at LPL Financial LLC for three years and has held various roles at Michigan State University. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with personalized wealth management and discretionary investment management, combining comprehensive financial planning with portfolio oversight. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in fundamental analysis and emphasizes collaboration with clients’ other advisers.

Jacob Zagor is a financial advisor with C2 Private Wealth, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and is also involved with Senior Planning Advisors, Inc., an insurance agency where he spends a significant portion of his time. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in catering and was a full-time student for several years. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis in its investment process and integrates tax and estate coordination through third-party partnerships, offering a comprehensive approach that includes financial planning, portfolio management, and insurance solutions.

Daniel Dusina is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2021 and was previously employed at BlackRock Investments LLC from 2015 to 2021. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored relationships and customized asset-allocation models, supported by a network of affiliated tax and estate planning service providers.

Jason Mac Lean is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth in Novi, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, AssetMark Financial, Global Financial Private Capital, and Flexible Plan Investments. Mac Lean also serves as an insurance agent with Senior Planning Advisors, dedicating approximately 40% of his time to that role. 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-based analysis to address retirement income objectives and integrates tax and estate coordination through affiliated firms and partnerships.

Luka Zachary is a financial advisor at Strickler Investment Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strickler Investment Services, he spent nine years in school and had a one-year period of unemployment. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation driven approach using equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, supported by third-party model managers and risk analysis tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

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.

Ronald Braun is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vantage Point Financial, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2011 to 2022. Braun is a board member of the Greater Northville UM Alumni Club in a volunteer capacity. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm follows a fiduciary, customized approach with a focus on long-term portfolio construction utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while incorporating flexibility for alternative investments and coordinated planning services.

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.

David Mercier is a financial advisor at Pathworks Financial, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms including Scott Smith Financial, Inc. and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary and treasurer of a small private hunting club. Pathworks Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm offers diversified asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and family office services, using academic investment models and including alternative investments such as private funds and digital assets.

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.