Erin Wozniak is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Advantage Investment Management, LPL Financial, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation managed through centrally overseen model portfolios and offers a range of account options and services including financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Matthew Coursen is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license and has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2015. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model and often uses third-party managers and alternative investments.

Christopher Derisley is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC since 2009 and is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary equity market valuation, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio advisory services.

Sonya Palumbo is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a registered sales assistant at Taylor & Associates LLC. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and platforms.

Christina Perna is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TL Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, and Advantage Investment Management LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a notary public. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation managed through a combination of internal teams and third-party sub-advisers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Jose Perich is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, and Hapoalim Securities USA. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios using asset allocation and model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet.

Catherine Van Hevel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Thrivent and affiliated firms since 2003, including positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Van Hevel also serves as COO of AAG Operations, LLC, overseeing staff and managing operations. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by continuous account monitoring and access to independent managers and model portfolios.

Alexander Winnie is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CG Financial Services and eBUYMEDIA, as well as time as a student at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to individual and institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a mixed investment approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with proprietary equity market valuation and often incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments.

Gabriel Sandler is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wolverine Tax and Financial LLC and Capstone Tax & Financial, Inc. Sandler is also an independent insurance agent. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management and held-away account consolidation.

William Ulle IV is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2018, following earlier roles at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model and commonly utilizes third-party separate account managers and alternative investments.

Robert Young is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Kingsview, he worked at Edward Jones for six years and held a position at A123 Systems Inc. His career spans roles in both financial services and the technology sector. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management services through a combination of in-house strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investment platforms.

Austin De La Cruz is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has three years of industry experience and previously spent nine years at Plante & Moran, PLLC. He is based in Ann Arbor, MI. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model in its investment approach.

James Silbernagel is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Concorde Asset Management, LLC and has held roles at Concorde Investment Services, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and operates The Silbernagel Group, which provides consulting services to families of high school students on college planning. He is also involved in managing a tax practice, hosting a weekly online radio show, and participates on the advisory board of a philanthropy organization focused on educating high school students. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by offering portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios using asset allocation and model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms, including discretionary trading and allocation oversight.

Allison Nowacki is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Advisors and Azimuth Capital Management. Outside of finance, she is involved with Harper's Brewpub and Restaurant, where she performs as a part-time DJ. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary valuation model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Gerard Taylor is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2021, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Financial Group Inc, Summit Brokerage Services Inc, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also the owner of Taylor & Associates, LLC, an investment-related business. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with over 270 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through various financial planning and portfolio management services across multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Michelle Lafuente is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at PKS Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation with a centralized investment management team and uses a combination of internal management, third-party managers, and customizable model portfolios.

Ross Ziegler is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at CincyTech and Pine Lake Capital. His background also includes roles at Miami University and Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mary Hanson Kent is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Village Global. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Carson Stoltz is an investment advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Concorde Asset Management since 2022 and has been involved with Clear Direction Investments since 2019. Outside of investment advising, Stoltz is involved as a referral representative for legal and identity insurance services and serves as a trustee for a family client. Concorde Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients, utilizing model-based strategies and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Julie Goldsmith is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, serving at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. since 1987. She holds Series 63 registration and works out of Plymouth, MI. Outside of her advisory role, she is Co-President of a condominium association and works as an insurance agent focusing on life, health, and annuity lines. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides financial advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of managed account programs and third-party money manager relationships through platforms such as Envestnet. The firm operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group, delivering integrated financial solutions.