Taylor Cox III is a financial advisor at City Center Advisors, LLC in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Benzinga. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a delivery driver for Doordash. City Center Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, limited-scope financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach and offers a unified managed account program that incorporates model portfolios, third-party managers, and sub-advisors.

Martin Schmidt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Carrera Capital Advisors, joining in 2024 after a long career at Northwestern Mutual and related entities from 1984 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part owner of a family LLC that owns two boats. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic, fundamental, and behavioral analysis along with proprietary quantitative tools and AI techniques to construct diversified, tax-aware portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Brett Quayle is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Quayle Financial Group, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI. He has worked at Taylor & Morgan Asset Management since 2016 and has been associated with Quayle & Co. Securities since 2005. Quayle Financial Group primarily serves individual clients, families, and small- to medium-sized businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client risk tolerance and time horizon, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and annuities.

Viorica Fuchs is a financial advisor at Jay A. Fishman, Ltd with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Jay A. Fishman, Ltd since 2002. Jay A. Fishman, Ltd provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and investment counseling for high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes independent fundamental research and a long-term, conservative investment approach, focusing on mid-to-large-cap growth-at-a-reasonable-price equities and quality fixed income, with concentrated portfolios managed for low turnover.

Kyle Zammit is a financial advisor with StraightLine, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with StraightLine and Straightline Group LLC since 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Mercury and spent nine years in Washington Township. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, cash management, and retirement education services. The firm utilizes institutional research and proprietary model portfolios, applying modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis, and supports client engagement through structured educational programs.

Brian Swinney is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at FSA Advisors since 2017 and previously spent three years at Independence Capital Co Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Swinney serves as Vice President at Financial Services of America, where he sells life insurance and annuities, and is CEO of Core Four Services Inc, which also sells insurance products. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading horizon, employing a mix of mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, annuities, and third-party managers.

Devin Ellis is a financial advisor at Carrera Capital Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Carrera Capital Advisors in 2025, Devin worked at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and Quicken Loans. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional entities through discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating quantitative tools, fundamental analysis, technical patterns, and artificial intelligence to build diversified, tax-aware portfolios.

Mark Kersten is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in financial services since 1993, including roles at Financial Services Of America Advisors and Usallianz Securities Inc. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with tailored asset allocations and a focus on mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, annuities, and ETFs.

Michael Spica is an investment advisor representative at FSA Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at FSA Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at Independence Capital Co Inc and AE Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and serves as president of MVS Incorporated, which receives commissions for insurance products. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth, and business clients. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and a long-term investment horizon, typically utilizing mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and annuities in client portfolios.

Steven Lane is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Carrera Capital Advisors since 2024 and previously held roles at Keith Nichol and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Lane serves as treasurer for the Creekside Village of Orion Homeowners Association. Carrera Capital Advisors, established in 2024 by three former private-client professionals, provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutions. The firm uses a blend of macroeconomic, fundamental, and behavioral analysis along with proprietary quantitative tools and AI techniques to create diversified, tax-aware portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Hans Gappy is a financial advisor at Royal Oak Financial Advisors, LLC in Royal Oak, MI, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Westminster Financial Securities, Inc., Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, and Dumbstruck Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Hans serves as the head varsity boys basketball coach at Auburn Hills Oakland Christian School. Royal Oak Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan monitoring. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation and model portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals, with regular monitoring and rebalancing.

Mark Virostick is an investment adviser representative at FSA Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at FSA Advisors since 2017 and previously spent 15 years with Independence Capital Co. In addition to his advisory role, Virostick serves as Vice President and insurance agent at Financial Services of America, where he has been involved in insurance sales since 1993. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and employs a long-term trading approach, using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and selected third-party managers.

Carter Sales is a financial advisor at Pointe Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pointe Capital Management, he held positions at Comerica Bank and Seneca Partners and completed his education at Michigan State University. Pointe Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and select institutional accounts with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and ERISA fiduciary retirement-plan advising. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven equity selection process focused on a Large Cap Value strategy, combining this with diversified asset-allocation strategies and the use of derivatives and leverage within separately managed accounts.

Sean Beckerman is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodward Insurance Agency and Financial Service of America, where he also sells life insurance and annuities through multiple insurance marketing organizations. Beckerman is active in insurance sales, including Medicare-related products and life insurance, through FSA Health Insurance Agency. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term focus, offering tailored asset allocations and discretionary management that often includes third-party platforms.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with Taylor & Morgan Asset Management, LLC d/b/a TM Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Taylor & Morgan since 2011 and serves as CEO of Taylor Capital, LLC, a private real estate investment fund general partner. Outside of advisory roles, Taylor owns a law firm established to collect referral fees and is a member of a municipal financial advisory firm. Taylor & Morgan Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses fundamental and cyclical analysis across a variety of investment instruments and is notable for its affiliated professional activities, including accounting and private investment vehicles.

Doris Karras is a financial advisor at StraightLine with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with StraightLine and its predecessor, Straightline Group LLC, since 2005. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, discretionary cash management, and retirement plan education. The firm uses institutional research and proprietary model portfolios to guide investment decisions and offers a structured participant education program alongside managing employer-sponsored and personal accounts.

Jacob Gingell is a financial advisor at Royal Oak Financial Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Wealth Strategies Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Royal Oak Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan monitoring. The firm’s investment approach is based on asset allocation and client risk profiles, utilizing model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and option strategies.

Heather Trbovich is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in the financial industry since 2012, focusing on investment management and tax-advantaged strategies. Heather works with individuals, business professionals, and real estate investors to develop strategies that grow and protect wealth over time, emphasizing clear communication, thoughtful planning, and long-term relationships. Heather has expertise in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. She has particular experience with 1031 exchanges and helps clients create tailored financial plans that are structured yet flexible to suit their unique circumstances. Heather holds an Associate's Degree from Baker College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Branch is a financial advisor at Royal Oak Financial Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Royal Oak Financial Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, he was with WFG Investments, Inc. and Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC. Branch is also an independent insurance agent involved in investment-related insurance sales. Royal Oak Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm uses asset allocation strategies based on client questionnaires, risk tolerance, and goals, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and option strategies.

Todd Ifkovits is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Jay A. Fishman, Ltd. since 1997. Jay A. Fishman, Ltd. provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and investment counseling to high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes independent fundamental research and a long-term, conservative investment approach, focusing on mid-to-large-cap growth-at-a-reasonable-price equities and quality fixed income in concentrated, low-turnover portfolios.