Erin Wozniak is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Advantage Investment Management, LPL Financial, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach centered on centrally managed portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Matthew Coursen is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2015. He holds the Series 65 designation and 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, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary equity valuation models to develop strategic asset allocations and implement portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Christopher Derisley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors 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 individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and manages a significant portfolio mix across discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements within the Plante Moran enterprise.

Sonya Palumbo is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. She is also a registered sales assistant at Taylor & Associates LLC. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across 140 offices, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through various platforms and customizable portfolio strategies.

Christina Perna is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 19 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. In addition to her advisory role, she is also a notary public. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

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 and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Van Hevel is also the COO of AAG Operations, LLC, managing business operations related to her advisory activities. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with investment advisory services that emphasize long-term, customized asset allocation using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. The firm operates as part of the broader Thrivent group, offering integrated investment and insurance products alongside access to independent managers and custodians like Fidelity and Schwab.

Alexander Winnie is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at CG Financial Services and eBUYMEDIA, as well as academic involvement at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

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 since 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and studied at Michigan State University. Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a variety of clients, including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with proprietary equity valuation models to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Robert Young is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones and A123 Systems Inc. before joining Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, where he is currently an advisor. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and an internal portfolio group. The firm offers tailored portfolio management across a broad range of securities and operates proprietary model portfolios alongside partnerships for tax, estate, and alternative-asset services.

Austin De La Cruz is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2023 and was previously with Plante & Moran, PLLC from 2014 to 2023. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary equity valuation models to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

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 in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Plante Moran, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Advisors and Azimuth Capital Management. Outside of finance, she is involved with Harper's Brewpub and Restaurant, where she has been a DJ since 2022. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity valuation model to manage portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Gerard Taylor is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prospera since 2021 and previously held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. Taylor is also the owner of Taylor & Associates, LLC, an investment-related business. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services across multiple platforms with a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Michelle Lafuente is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 20,000 clients through 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers wealth-management services including asset management, financial planning, and employee financial-wellness programs, and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with customizable portfolio models overseen by an internal investment team.

Ross Ziegler is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CincyTech and Pine Lake Capital, as well as experience outside finance in education and funeral services. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and a proprietary equity valuation model, managing a substantial portfolio through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Mary Hanson Kent is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Canton, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. She has been with Bison Wealth since 2025, with prior experience at Raymond James and Village Global. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, curated model portfolios, financial planning, and a turnkey asset management platform for unaffiliated advisers, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments alongside option-based overlay strategies.

Carson Stoltz is an investment advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Concorde Asset Management since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Stoltz is involved in legal and identity insurance referrals, serves as a trustee for a family client, and drives for DoorDash. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using model-based strategies and serves as an overlay manager with established operational relationships and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Julie Goldsmith is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., where she has worked since 1987. She holds a Series 63 license and serves as co-president of the Kelly Green Meadow Condominium Association. She is also an insurance agent with J Weil Goldsmith & Associates, LLC, focusing on life, health, and annuity insurance. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a range of managed account programs and third-party money manager relationships. The firm primarily delivers solutions via a platform relationship with Envestnet and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.