James Barrett is a financial advisor with Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Acorn Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. He holds a long-term care insurance license. Acorn Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to private clients and institutional entities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerances. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party managers, and automated ETF portfolios through Betterment.

John Dankovich is a financial advisor at MKD Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cumberland Trust and has been involved with MKD Wealth Coaches, LLC and its predecessor firm since 2007. Outside of advising, he is also an attorney and an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care insurance, and annuities. MKD Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $425 million in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, independent managers, and alternative investments.

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor. Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM). Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

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.

William Caton is a financial advisor at William Mack & Associates Inc with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and several other companies outside the financial sector, including Door Dash and United Wholesale Mortgage. William Mack & Associates is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $820 million for about 957 clients through a team of ten advisers, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient, and low-cost investment strategies using no-load mutual funds and ETFs across multiple model portfolios.

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.

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.

Jeffrey Petherick is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC and has worked at Northpointe Capital, LLC since 2000. Integrated Investment Consultants serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering tailored portfolios through a range of investment vehicles and providing specialized consulting for family offices, nonprofit endowments, and plan sponsors.

Deanna K Inney is a Series 65-licensed advisor with William Mack & Associates Inc, where she has been working since 2004. She is based in Troy, MI, and is part of a team of ten advisors. William Mack & Associates is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $820 million for around 957 clients, including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on diversified, tax-efficient, low-cost investment strategies using no-load mutual funds and ETFs across six model portfolios with a long-term orientation and periodic rebalancing.

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.

Patrick Cunningham is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with William Mack & Associates Inc and has operated Cunningham & Associates Advisory Services, PLLC, and Cunningham & Associates, LLC since 2011 and 2003, respectively. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in tax planning, preparation, and business consulting through Cunningham & Associates Advisory Services. William Mack & Associates is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $820 million for nearly 1,000 clients through a team of ten advisers, offering discretionary retainer investment management and financial planning with an emphasis on diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost implementation.

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.

Timothy Mack is a Series 65-registered advisor with William Mack & Associates Inc in Troy, MI. He has been with the firm since 2014 and has no prior industry experience outside this role. William Mack & Associates is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $820 million for about 957 clients through a team of ten advisers, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient, low-cost investment strategies using no-load mutual funds and ETFs across six model portfolios with a long-term orientation.