Sonia Patel is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Arbor Trust Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Arbor Trust, she worked for twelve years at Bank of Ann Arbor. She is a member of the Investment and Finance Committee at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Arbor Trust Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and trust and estate settlement services. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, constructing customized long-term portfolios using fundamental analysis and a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and occasionally REITs and limited partnerships.

Adam Schnepf is a financial advisor at Imber Financial Group, LLC with Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Imber Wealth Advisors and the University of Michigan. Imber Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing both fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory within discretionary account management.

Lisa Carey is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and has been with GEM Asset Management, LLC since 2012. She holds the Series 63 designation and works from Plymouth, MI as part of a six-advisor team. GEM Asset Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios that emphasize factor exposures and combines low-cost passive funds with active management in less efficient sectors.

Bradley Hoekstra is a financial advisor at GEM Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Michigan State University, NextEra Energy, and Pet Supplies Plus. GEM Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning to individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, factor-based portfolios using primarily low-cost passive funds alongside active management in select sectors.

Devon Mcardle is a financial advisor with McDonald Partners LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thomas McDonald Partners, LLC since 2008. McDonald Partners LLC serves individual investors across wealth levels as well as institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and manages affiliated private funds alongside third-party portfolio strategies.

Cyril White is a financial advisor at Four Financial Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Four Financial Management, Provizr, and LPL Financial LLC since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of White House International LLC dba Be Bold Excel Fitness, a business he has operated since 2014, and he is also an author. Four Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, non-profits, and business entities, providing financial planning, estate-settlement assistance, retirement consulting, and portfolio management. The firm uses a tailored investment approach that includes discretionary asset management and program-based options, employing strategies such as asset allocation, income, capital preservation, and tactical growth supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Brock Hastie is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner with a 25% ownership stake in M4P Partners, LLC, a non-investment related real estate holdings company. Retirement Income Solutions serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a committee-driven, active management approach and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Audrey Feldpausch is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Stenger Family Office, LLC, where she has worked since 2023, following prior roles at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. and multiple other firms. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $735 million. The firm utilizes varied investment strategies such as factor analysis and fundamental security analysis, and offers segmented services ranging from wealth management to a subscription content service and pension consulting.

Karen Chapell is a financial advisor with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner with 25% ownership in M4P Partners, LLC, a non-investment related real estate holdings company. Retirement Income Solutions serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and not-for-profit entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a committee-driven, active management investment process and manages multi-billion dollar assets with a relatively small team of 12 advisors.

Evan Leroy is a financial advisor at Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Retirement Income Solutions since 2018, following three years at Bank of Ann Arbor. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3 billion for over 1,200 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities, using an active management approach guided by a six-step investment process and a discretionary Seasonal Strategy.

Michael Kaplan is a financial advisor with Four Financial Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and as principal of Provizr. Kaplan is also involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Four Financial Tax Services. Four Financial Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, non-profits, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a customized investment approach focusing on asset allocation, income, capital preservation, and tactical growth, utilizing both proprietary tools and third-party models.

Nicklaus Areddy is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Diversified, LLC. He previously worked for Pollock Investment Advisors LLC for 13 years. Diversified, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and a pooled investment vehicle. The firm offers multi-tiered financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and access to third-party managers and platforms, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Melissa Joy is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pearl Planning since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and the Center for Financial Planning. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the investment committee of the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes diverse investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Toni Wander is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Pearl Planning since 2025 and has prior experience with Stephens Consulting, Legacy Wealth Planning, and Old National Bank. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm uses client-specific allocations across a range of investments and employs third-party platforms and AI-assisted tools to enhance portfolio and client relationship management.

Milo Bonell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Imber Financial Group, LLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to joining Imber Financial Group, he worked for J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank. He has also been involved with Clean Power LLC and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. Imber Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Caleb Collier is a financial advisor at MariPau Wealth Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at Signal Advisors USA, Inc., AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and insurance agent at Senior Benefits and Planning, LLC dba Collier Financial, where he is involved in business operations and insurance sales. MariPau Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services along with financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party managers, model portfolios, and technology platforms to support its investment approach and coordinates advice through a network of advisory affiliates.

Alec Waldman is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pearl Planning, he spent four years at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and one year with the William & Marie Carls Family YMCA. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for managing held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Genevieve Guys is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Asset Allocation Strategies, GLP & Associates, Northern Trust, and Standish Management. She is also a conservation specialist involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm builds client-specific allocations across a broad range of asset classes and employs third-party tools for tax-efficient asset location and trading support.

Tyler Bashaw is a financial advisor at JLB & Associates Inc with a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with JLB & Associates since 2018 and previously attended Eastern Michigan University from 2013 to 2017. JLB & Associates is a registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach, focusing on a defined universe of about 200 companies and emphasizing investment-grade corporate bonds in fixed-income management.

Lisa Myers is a financial advisor with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2007. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion across a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities, employing an active management process guided by an Investment Committee and a discretionary Seasonal Strategy.