Emily Pehlis is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MassMutual Great Lakes and Dynamic BDC. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, through financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm primarily allocates client assets to independent registered managers and offers ERISA plan services along with public educational seminars on investment topics.

Angelo D’orazio is a financial advisor with Stoney Creek Advisors LLC in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Smith and Associates, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, where he helps organize cultural events and scholarship efforts. Stoney Creek Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a documented Investment Policy Statement, model portfolios, and various analytical methods to manage accounts, offering services such as third-party money manager selection and held-away 401(k) account management.

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.

Michael Maley is a financial advisor with VIMA, LLC in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with VIMA since 2014 and operates an additional business under the name Maley Investment Group. VIMA serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm employs a top-down, sector-focused investment approach and manages approximately $150 million in assets across a 12-advisor team.

Christopher Roumayeh is a financial advisor with SB Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at San Blas Securities, Capital Asset Advisory Service, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Team Renegade, LLC, a technology business. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with 34 advisors managing over $1 billion in assets for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis in client portfolio construction.

Adam Simon is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc. in Rochester, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple related firms since 2010 and serves as a firefighter and paramedic for the Clinton Township Fire Department, a role he has held for over 20 years. Additionally, he preaches occasionally at Woodside Bible Church. CPR Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses multi-manager portfolios combining in-house tactical models and third-party sub-advisors to pursue defensive, tactical, and absolute-return strategies on a discretionary basis.

James Maendel is a financial advisor with Vestech Asset Management Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vestech since 2018 and concurrently at Amerco since 2015, where he manages interstate corporate relocations and traffic logistics. Maendel is also an author and technical reviewer for John Wiley & Sons, contributing to the "For Dummies" book series. Vestech Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary management and project-based planning engagements.

Steven Husovsky is a financial advisor at Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2015. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government plans, trusts, estates, and investment companies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis and detailed fixed-income research, incorporating tools such as the Bloomberg MAC-3 risk model and using derivatives and income-oriented allocations where appropriate.

Nicolas Vilotti is a financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Verde Capital Management and Oakland University. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and government plans, trusts, and investment companies. The firm employs a fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis combined with detailed fixed-income research and manages separately managed accounts, mutual fund sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting.

Brian Mcisaac is a financial advisor with Financial Freedom House in Waterford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked for Munder Capital Management | Victory Capital for 20 years before joining Financial Freedom House, where he has been since 2020. Financial Freedom House serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plan sponsors with investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based approach focused on Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation using primarily ETFs, no-load index funds, and passively managed institutional funds.

Michael Vissotski is a financial advisor at VIMA, LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with VIMA since 2009. VIMA, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm uses a top-down, sector-focused investment process and customizes portfolios across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered call option strategies.

Julie Fici is a financial advisor at Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. She has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2017. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and government plans, trusts, and investment companies. The firm employs a value-oriented equity and fixed-income research approach, manages mutual funds through a joint venture, and offers sub-advisory, wrap program, and retirement plan consulting services.

Michel Tenaglia is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at VIMA, LLC since 2011. He is a board member of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan. VIMA, LLC is a mid-sized advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm employs a top-down, sector-level screening process and may include covered-call option writing and margin use where authorized.

Sadeer Jamil is a financial advisor at VIMA, LLC with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with VIMA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a real estate agent with Sid Jamil Homes / House of May. VIMA, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients offering portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm employs a top-down, sector-focused investment process and manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered call options.

Andrew Charbonneau is a CFP® practitioner at Defining Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Redwood Wealth Management, Inc., a consulting business, and is active as an insurance agent. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses, providing financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management using a broadly diversified, evidence-based investment approach focused on low-cost and tax-aware strategies.

Stephen Dzialo is a financial advisor at Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2022. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and government plans, trusts, and investment companies. The firm employs a value-oriented equity analysis and detailed fixed-income research approach, utilizing tools such as the Bloomberg MAC-3 risk model and offering strategies across multi-cap and global portfolios.

Brandon Ramirez is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling various insurance products. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, through financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management, often utilizing independent sub-advisors. The firm also provides ERISA plan services and conducts public educational seminars on investment topics.

Judy Goldis is a financial advisor with VIMA, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at AE Financial Services, Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, SPC, and Sigma Financial Corporation. She also owns Goldis Financial Group, which provides insurance sales and services. VIMA, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm employs a top-down, sector-focused investment process and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Hannah Bennett is a financial advisor with Verde Capital Management, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment process and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, 401(k) advisory, tax preparation, and financial coaching programs.

Justin Reinhold is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc. in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with CPR Financial Group LLC, CPR Investments Inc., and Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Reinhold Custom Homes, LLC, where he designs and builds a residential home annually. CPR Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines in-house tactical models with third-party advisors to pursue tactical and absolute-return strategies, emphasizing defensive positioning and ongoing portfolio monitoring.