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

Kyle Tessmar is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, United Wholesale Mortgage, and Mortgage Pros. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent with MDRN Insurance, LLC. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team model. The firm constructs portfolios using unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with a primarily long-term investment focus.

Joseph Larocca IV is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc. in Rochester, Michigan, holding a Series 65 designation and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with CPR Financial Group LLC and CPR Investments Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Larocca is also an insurance agent. CPR Investments Inc. primarily serves individual investors, along with businesses and qualified retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach that emphasizes tactical and absolute-return strategies designed to reduce downside risk.

Joseph Mackey is a financial advisor at MKD Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at MKD Wealth Coaches, LLC and its predecessor firm since 2006. Mackey is also an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, disability, and long-term care insurance, as well as annuities. MKD Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, family office coordination, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $505 million in assets and constructs diversified model portfolios across a range of risk levels using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, independent managers, alternative investments, and digital assets.

Julia Wachler is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Baron Wealth Management, LLC, based in Troy, MI. She has seven years of industry experience, including five years at Baron Wealth Management and five years at Bedrock. Baron Wealth Management provides wealth and portfolio management, along with consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a customized, strategic asset-allocation framework and emphasizes data-driven discovery, individualized investment policy statements, and periodic portfolio monitoring.

Lance Whitney is a financial advisor at CPR Investments Inc with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in educational roles at Algonac Public Schools since 2022, as well as previously at South Lake Public Schools and Center Line Public Schools. In addition to his advisory work, Whitney has been involved in coaching since 2011 and officiating since 2004. CPR Investments Inc. primarily serves individual investors and also works with businesses, qualified retirement plans, and other financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach focused on tactical and absolute-return strategies designed to reduce downside risk, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services.

Katherine Osentoski is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently advising at MKD Wealth in Troy, MI. She has been involved with MKD Wealth Coaches, LLC since 2016. Osentoski is also a licensed independent insurance agent authorized to sell life, disability, and long-term care insurance. MKD Wealth is a team-based firm managing approximately $505 million in assets, providing investment management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolios across various risk levels and incorporates alternative investments and digital assets within its investment approach.

Rachel Young is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Arrowroot Family Office, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arrowroot Family Office in 2024, she worked in various roles including political campaign work and tax preparation. Arrowroot Family Office provides investment advisory and multi-family office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation using advanced analytics and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with multi-family office capabilities and educational resources.

David Roberts is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at VIMA, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Financial Strategies Group, Inc. and Securian Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Roberts is involved with Zeiders Enterprises, providing personal financial education and counseling to active duty military personnel. VIMA, LLC is a mid-sized advisory firm that primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm customizes portfolios using a top-down, sector-level screening approach and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Karen Culver is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, Michigan, where she has worked since 2015. She has 21 years of industry experience. Managed Asset Portfolios offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, government plans, trusts, and registered and private investment companies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis and fixed-income research, utilizing tools like the Bloomberg MAC-3 risk model and employing derivatives and income-oriented allocations where appropriate.

Robert Kahn is a financial advisor at Stoney Creek Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been involved in the financial services industry since 1990, including roles at FSC Securities Corporation and his own firm, R. Kahn & Associates. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed accountant and occasionally offers accounting services to clients. Stoney Creek Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a documented investment policy process, uses a variety of analytical methods, and offers services such as third-party money manager selection and retirement plan advisory, including held-away 401(k) account management.

Thomas Delpup is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at Enlightened Finance LLC and Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc. alongside their affiliated advisory firms. In addition to his financial advisory work, Delpup owns and operates a law practice providing legal services to clients and manages Blackheath Capital Management. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations through a team of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering both passive and active management across multiple portfolio programs tailored to client needs.

Marguerite Tschirhart is a financial advisor at VIMA, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a sole-practitioner attorney and operates a health insurance business. VIMA, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting, employing a top-down, sector-focused investment process that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered call option strategies.

Michael Rodzik is a financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Managed Asset Portfolios since 2011 and Alt Fund Distributors LLC since 2014. 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 and fixed-income research approach, offers separately managed accounts, sub-advisory roles, and retirement plan consulting, and utilizes tools such as the Bloomberg MAC-3 risk model to inform portfolio construction.

Daniel Patterson is a financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2001, serving as a client relations manager and a 5% owner. Managed Asset Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government plans, trusts, estates, registered and private investment companies, and offshore funds. The firm employs a value-oriented equity analysis and detailed fixed-income research approach, offering separately managed accounts, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting.

Brian Newcombe is a financial advisor with Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having six years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Asset Portfolios since 2016. Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and various types of plans and organizations. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental value research approach and manages pooled investment vehicles as well as separately managed accounts across multiple asset classes.

Matthew Doering is a financial advisor at VIMA, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Thurston Springer and Edward Jones. VIMA, LLC 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 customizes portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered call strategies.

Avery Ragatzki is a financial advisor with Baron Wealth Management, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baron Wealth Management in 2023, Avery worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors for multiple periods between 2018 and 2022. Baron Wealth Management provides fiduciary wealth management and consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm focuses on individualized, ongoing advice and strategic diversified asset allocation, combining internally researched securities with mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed programs.

Jason Recchia is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, he worked at Ameriprise and has diverse experience including roles outside the financial sector. He is also affiliated with University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes the use of independent sub-advisors for portfolio management and offers ERISA plan services and public educational seminars.

Stacy Calder is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 25 years of experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. Calder is also a line dance instructor and a weight loss coach through Optavia. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and offers model-based portfolio management through an affiliated turnkey asset management platform.