Michael Masserant is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with C2 Private Wealth and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc. and Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. since 2019, as well as Lumin Financial from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services and product sales as an agent for Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing risk and scenario analysis, and integrates tax and insurance services through affiliated firms to support client objectives.

Tina Troup is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC in Farmington Hills, MI, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research for 11 years. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships through customized asset-allocation models and offers integrated tax and estate planning services via affiliated entities.

Gina Di Girolamo is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Blue Chip Partners, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive or limited financial planning, and management of employer-sponsored accounts.

Dylan Stockwell is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Chip Partners, he worked at Deloitte Services LP and several other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in the brewing industry and fitness clubs. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships and utilizes a team approach with customizable asset-allocation models and affiliated tax and estate-planning services.

Matthew Lamarre is a financial advisor with Caitlin John, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Caitlin John, LLC since 2011 and is also a managing partner at Jackson Kennedy and owner of M&L Retirement Solutions, both of which involve selling annuity and life insurance products. Caitlin John, LLC serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and institutions by providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm offers personalized investment programs that combine active and passive management, third-party portfolio managers, and a variety of instruments, including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed insurance products, alternatives, and options strategies.

Andrea Cloutier is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Plante Moran from 2016 to 2023. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $1.88 billion across about 1,000 client relationships. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and affiliated tax and estate planning services through its network of related entities.

Ronald Briggs III is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network based in Brighton, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining SimplyRIA, he worked with Jackson National Life and currently serves as Director of Business Development for Entry Point Advisor Network, a service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors. SimplyRIA Advisor Network offers advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with financial planning and consulting. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator, with supervised Investment Adviser Representatives managing independent practices under its compliance framework, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

Adam Bressler is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at Dahring | Cusmano and Associates with five years at the firm. His prior work experience includes roles at Door Dash and Target. Dahring | Cusmano and Associates provides holistic financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s client-centered investment process focuses on understanding financial conditions, risk profiles, and goals to construct tailored portfolios emphasizing asset allocation and low-cost investments.

Jared Lee is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ford Credit and Signature Associates, as well as three years at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily focusing on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing risk and scenario analysis to manage income distribution and market exposure.

Christopher Bakken is a financial advisor with Strickler Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Strickler, he worked at several firms including Mercer Advisors and CMT Digital. Strickler Investment Services provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, asset-allocation-focused approach using diversified holdings and third-party model managers, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, estate planning coordination, and tax preparation through affiliated entities.

Keenan Casey is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Boldin Advisors and Core Planning, LLC. He has worked at firms including Facet Wealth and USAA in various financial planning roles. Mr. Casey divides his time evenly between both firms. Boldin Advisors provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, focusing on retirement guidance and investment consultations. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, operating as a fee-only adviser without discretionary authority over client accounts.

Theodore Lakkides is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in financial planning. He has been with Financial Freedom House since 1982, including its predecessor entities, and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. He serves as president, board member, and instructor for the Cygnet Institute of Personal Financial Literacy, a nonprofit organization providing financial education workshops and seminars. Financial Freedom House offers investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with strategic asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using primarily ETFs and no-load index funds.

Benjamin Radley is a Series 65 licensed advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Brighton, MI, and has one year of experience in financial services. His background includes roles at SimplyRIA and work in education at Grand Valley State University and South Lyon Public Schools. Outside of finance, he has worked in golf course operations. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement services. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator with supervised independent practices and offers a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and access to alternative investments.

Wendy Simmons is a financial advisor with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and ELE Wealth Advisors. Wendy is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a minimal amount of time to this role. Dahring | Cusmano provides holistic financial planning and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a client-centered investment process focused on asset allocation and low-cost investments, managing portfolios primarily for the long term while also offering institutional plan services and fiduciary roles.

L Atherton is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Atherton is involved with Strategic Planning Advisors, Inc., where he spends approximately half of his time providing insurance sales and services. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis and integrates affiliated accounting and insurance services within its retirement-focused approach.

David Foret is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners, LLC since 2016, with a brief tenure at Stratos Wealth Partners in 2016. Foret holds a Series 65 license and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and offers customized asset allocation models, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Chase Poulson is a financial advisor at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kaydan Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience in education from Northwood University and Fenton High School. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and workplace retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and individualized portfolio construction, offering both modeled and customized strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Adam Larkin is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at United Wholesale Mortgage. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the boys' varsity ice hockey team at Clarkston Community Schools. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers customized asset-allocation models and integrates tax and estate planning services through affiliated providers.

Julia Shaw is a financial advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Plante Moran and Merrill Lynch. Blue Chip Partners provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and uses customized asset-allocation models supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Robert Steinberg is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Blue Chip Partners, LLC. He holds a Juris Doctor degree and has worked as an attorney since 1993. Steinberg has prior experience with Raymond James Financial Services and has been involved with Blue Chip Partners and related entities for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is a proprietor and part owner of Blue Chip Estate Planning, LLP, providing legal services, and a partner in Blue Chip Tax, LLC, focusing on tax return preparation and planning. Blue Chip Partners, LLC offers fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable funds, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes tailored client relationships and utilizes customized asset allocation models and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supported by affiliated tax and estate planning service providers.