When I was 5 years old, I started going to work with my dad at one of his 7 diners. We’d get on the road around 6 AM. I was allowed a day-old doughnut from the freezer for breakfast – white-iced, raspberry jelly-filled was my go-to. He usually zapped it too long in the microwave, making the jelly in the middle piping hot. I was great at peeling hardboiled eggs, restocking the candy case, and tallying up carry-out receipts – I loved every minute of it! Dad always said my maiden name, Bassano, meant “hard-worker.” I firmly believe that tongue-in-cheek joke, along with my mom & dad’s entrepreneurial spirit, shaped who I am today. Whether it was graduating college as a double major with honors in 3 years, or cycling the US coast-to-coast in 9 weeks, I put my heart and soul into everything I do. I fully expect the same of myself if given the opportunity to be your financial advisor.

Alan Aidem is a financial advisor at A & L Financial Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at A & L Financial Services since 2021 and previously held roles at Valassis and Meijer Corp. A & L Financial Services provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The fee-only firm manages approximately $53.7 million and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, including option-writing strategies, to build portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

John Benedict is a financial advisor at J2 Capital Management, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J2 Capital Management since 2010, with prior experience at Alpha Cubed Investments LLC and Node AI, Inc. He is a 50% shareholder of J2 Capital Management and serves as Chief Investment Officer and in client relationship management. J2 Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and other investment advisers. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating artificial intelligence tools subject to human review, and offers subadvisory strategies that extend its client base beyond typical retail investors.

Antonio De Sano is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial professional at Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at M1 Wealth Advisors, Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, Royal Alliance Associates Inc, and UBS Financial Services Inc. He is also active with M1 Wealth Advisors in a financial services capacity. Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes cost-effective implementation using a combination of active managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on tax-efficient transitions and customized asset allocation.

Reno Frazzitta is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as the sole advisor at Smart Money Financial Advisors, LLC since 2015. He has over 30 years of experience as an independent insurance agent. Frazzitta is the managing member and founder of Retirement Learning Academy, which provides educational workshops on retirement planning, tax planning, Social Security, and Medicare. He also serves as Chapter President of the American Financial Education Alliance in the Oakland/Macomb area of Michigan, conducting financial literacy seminars. Smart Money Financial Advisors, LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm emphasizes documented client goals and risk tolerance, discretionary management, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Michael Aidem is a financial advisor at A & L Financial Services, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with A & L Financial Services since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in the restaurant industry for six years. A & L Financial Services provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm operates on a fee-only basis, employs option-writing strategies as part of its portfolio construction, and emphasizes individualized plan reviews and coordination with outside professionals.

Cathy Navarreross is a financial advisor with Integrated Capital Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Integrated Capital Management since 2016 and previously at First Heartland Capital, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in charitable work as the vice president of the Lions Club in Hadley, MI, and has experience distributing essential oils. Integrated Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, with specialized experience advising professionals such as physicians and corporate executives. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, using a written financial-planning process that incorporates client-specific tax and compensation factors into customized asset allocations.

Eric Moss is a financial advisor at Greystone Financial Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and J.P. Morgan Securities. Greystone Financial Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other businesses, managing approximately $495 million in client assets. The firm employs a tactical investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with macroeconomic indicators to actively adjust portfolio weightings.

Joshua Miller is a financial advisor at Savings Coach, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Advantasure, among other firms. Miller holds the Series 66 designation. Savings Coach, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and behavioral coaching primarily to beginning savers and clients aged 20 to 50. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation with a focus on value, safety, quality, and risk control, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside non-discretionary coaching and planning services.

Kevin Weingarden is a Series 65-licensed advisor with four years of experience at Wittenberg Investments Inc. and his own accounting firm, Kevin Weingarden CPA LLC. He previously spent 14 years at Einstandig, Kline, & Meehan, LLP. Wittenberg Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and offers services such as investment policy statement creation, portfolio monitoring, and ERISA-consistent pension consulting.

William Lethemon III is a financial advisor with Money Evolution in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously operated Lethemon Financial and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he produces educational content through a blog and YouTube channel focused on financial topics and hosts a podcast aimed at other financial advisors. He also serves as a precinct delegate in Bloomfield Township. Money Evolution is a Michigan-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and hourly consulting to individuals, high-net-worth families, and pension plans. The firm uses a planning-based approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and offers services on an hourly or fixed-fee basis rather than charging based on assets under management.

Edward Petersmarck is a financial advisor at Bridgeriver Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at New Horizon Retirement Advisors, Bridgeriver Advisors LLC, Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks, and M&O Marketing. Bridgeriver Advisors serves individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals, as well as select business entities. The firm provides personalized portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on non-discretionary management, using asset-allocation analysis and client-specific factors to construct customized portfolios.

Joseph Desteiger is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Gunder Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he was associated with McFawn Financial Services Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Gunder Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a strategy based on modern portfolio theory and strategic asset allocation, utilizing both passive and active investment vehicles and third-party independent managers to align portfolios with client objectives.

Nathan Hawrot is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sculati Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. He holds a Series 65 license and works out of Bloomfield Hills, MI. Sculati Wealth Management is a fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction and offers complimentary financial planning to both clients and prospects.

Donald Carnaghi is a financial advisor with Premier Estate Planners, LLC in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Premier Estate Planners since 2002 and previously at Secure Asset Management, LLC from 2022 to 2025. Carnaghi is also involved with Macomb Marketing LLC and is a licensed insurance agent. Premier Estate Planners advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing wealth management services including portfolio management, third-party adviser selection, and savings plan management. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and emphasizes model portfolios, often using ETFs, while serving a large client base with a small advisory team.

David Debenedictis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, practicing at Northpoint Financial in Birmingham, MI. He has been associated with Northpoint Financial since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and sole shareholder of a life insurance sales agency and is involved in a wine education and travel business. Northpoint Financial provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on estate planning, retirement modeling, and income tax planning. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies using a proprietary financial independence model and coordinates client relationships with various professionals while relying on external brokers and money managers for investment execution.

Jeffrey Covert is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Team Covert, LLC and also owns and operates Team Covert Financial & Tax Planning Group, LLC, where he provides tax planning and insurance services as a CPA and insurance agent. His prior experience includes roles at Wealth for You Financial, LLC, Barnett Financial & Tax, Inc., and Hantz Financial Services, Inc. Team Covert, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and targeted consulting. The firm employs customized portfolios using model strategies and sub-advisers, and integrates tax and insurance services through affiliated businesses.

Julie Keating is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Services, LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, and LPL Financial. Additionally, she is involved in a family business, Keating & Associates Corp. Wealth Management Services LLC provides fee-based financial planning and investment advisory consultation primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on written financial plans and time-limited consultations grounded in fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation, with implementation typically carried out by clients or through affiliated broker-dealer representatives.

Thomas Mazza is a financial advisor with Premier Estate Planners, LLC in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Premier Estate Planners since 2002 and previously at Secure Asset Management, LLC. Mazza is also a licensed insurance agent and involved with Macomb Marketing LLC. Premier Estate Planners serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing wealth management services including portfolio management, third-party adviser selection, and modular financial planning. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and employs model portfolios, often using ETFs, while overseeing more than $226 million in client assets.

Jacob Smith is a financial advisor with Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 license. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Ally Bank, and Ford Motor Credit Company. Smith serves as a board member for Teen HYPE, a Detroit-area nonprofit focused on youth education and leadership development. Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investments with a focus on tax-efficient, customized asset allocation, managing primarily larger and institutional accounts on a discretionary, fee-only basis.