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.

Russell Strickler is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Strickler Investment Services, LLC and has held various roles at related entities including Strickler Tax Advisory and Strickler Financial Group. Outside of investment advisory, he owns a tax preparation firm and serves as managing member of a personal real estate investment entity. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused approach with diversified holdings and uses third-party model managers and platform services to implement portfolios.

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.

Matthew Lamarre is a financial advisor with Caitlin John, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Caitlin John, LLC since 2011 and is also a managing partner at Jackson Kennedy and owner of M&L Retirement Solutions, both of which involve selling annuity and life insurance products. Caitlin John, LLC serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and institutions by providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm offers personalized investment programs that combine active and passive management, third-party portfolio managers, and a variety of instruments, including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed insurance products, alternatives, and options strategies.

Ronald Briggs III is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network based in Brighton, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining SimplyRIA, he worked with Jackson National Life and currently serves as Director of Business Development for Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors. SimplyRIA Advisor Network offers advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with financial planning and consulting. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator, with supervised Investment Adviser Representatives managing independent practices under its compliance framework, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

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.

Christopher Bakken is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Strickler, he worked at several firms including Mercer Advisors and CMT Digital. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused approach using diversified holdings and third-party model managers, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, estate planning coordination, and tax preparation through affiliated entities.

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.

Joseph Kettinger is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, since 2013. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion across 1,265 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities using an active, committee-driven investment approach with a discretionary Seasonal Strategy, emphasizing diversified allocations and periodic portfolio reviews.

John Bailey is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to joining Retirement Income Solutions, he worked at Old National Bank and operated Bailey Telecommunications LLC. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $3.0 billion across a 16-advisor team, employing an active management approach guided by a structured six-step process and using a discretionary Seasonal Strategy to manage client portfolios.

Brian Weisman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. since 1997. Columbia Asset Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental research combined with Modern Portfolio Theory to construct strategic asset allocations, generally maintaining a long-term investment horizon while allowing for rebalancing or shorter-term trades.

Benjamin Radley is a Series 65 licensed advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Brighton, MI, and has one year of experience in financial services. His background includes roles at SimplyRIA and work in education at Grand Valley State University and South Lyon Public Schools. Outside of finance, he has worked in golf course operations. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement services. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator with supervised independent practices and offers a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and access to alternative investments.

Jacob Fritts is a financial advisor with MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Before joining MariPau, he spent six years at Display Group and held roles at Detroit Wallpaper and as a Senior Account Executive. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for event production companies, providing sales, marketing, and leadership support. MariPau Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing portfolios with a fiduciary approach that includes discretionary management and access to third-party independent managers.

Evelyn Breen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. Prior to that, she was employed at Diamant Asset Management Inc. and Diamant Investment Corporation from 2016 to 2022. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion for around 1,265 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm uses an Investment Committee-driven, active management process and offers services such as asset management, retirement and financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.