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 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.

Bradford Vannelli is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill, with current dual registrations at Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. In addition to advisory services, Mr. Vannelli devotes a portion of his time to insurance sales. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive advisory and portfolio management services, combining internal management with third-party models and employing performance-based fee structures for certain clients and funds.

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.

Timothy Zimcosky is a CFP® professional with 46 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital, having previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc. and Kalos Management. He also serves as president of Zimco Capital, a financial planning firm offering services including securities, mutual funds, and REITs. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm’s integrated operating model includes an in-house portfolio team and affiliated broker-dealer, offering a range of investment strategies and retirement plan consulting.

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.

Carla Stamps is a Series 66 registered advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2023, following seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for Empowered Minds, Inc., a nonprofit focused on youth mentoring and personal development, and volunteers as vice president for MicroMissions, a charitable organization supporting underserved populations locally and internationally. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management, 216 advisors, and around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Erin Nordloh is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Voya Financial Advisors. In addition to her role at Summit Financial, she is involved with Great Lakes Private Wealth as a Wealth Relationship Manager. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to accommodate client preferences and provides access to alternative investments and retirement plan advisory services.

Paul Jude is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Soltis Investment Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he was with HBKS Wealth Advisors for one year and TIAA-CREF from 2016 to 2020. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $13 billion in assets and employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining quantitative screening with qualitative manager due diligence across a broad range of asset types.

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. Prior to joining Thurston Springer Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for nine years and Merrill for six years. He serves as treasurer of the Broward Health Foundation and participates on multiple nonprofit boards. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing both buy-and-hold and active investment strategies tailored to client goals.

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 with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, Legend Equities Corporation, and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Chair and Board Member of the South Lyon Educational Foundation, participating in event planning and sponsorship outreach. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and internal investment teams.

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.