Jonathan Carender is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Paragon Investing, LLC with six years at the firm and five years of total industry experience. Prior to joining Paragon Investing in 2020, he worked at Scio Software and TKS Industrial Company. Paragon Investing provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, other investment advisers, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored approach using asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, fundamental and technical analysis, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and restricted-access funds.

Richard Davenport is a financial advisor at Lakeshore Financial Planning Inc. in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Advisors, Inc. for a combined 19 years before joining Lakeshore Financial Planning in 2018. Lakeshore Financial Planning provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and an investment club. The firm uses diversified model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, employing both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers tailored advisory relationships with discretionary trading authority.

Nicholas Salomon is a financial advisor at J2 Capital Management, Inc. He holds the Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J2 Capital Management, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and VNN. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to assist clients with life, long-term care, and disability insurance, and provides seasonal tax preparation services. J2 Capital Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and other investment advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and utilizes artificial intelligence tools under human supervision, and it extends its reach through subadvisory strategies and third-party solicitors.

Sean Kelly is a financial advisor at Kelly Wealth Management, Inc. in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2023, he worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and has experience in construction and property restoration. He is also active as an insurance agent through Copper Partners II DBA Kelly Capital Partners. Kelly Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual investors. The firm manages $160.6 million in discretionary assets and offers tailored investment strategies that may include asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term purchases, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and wrap-fee programs.

Gerald Dehondt is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at SS&H Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and has been with Jerrmar Capital Management, Inc. since 2004. SS&H Financial Advisors is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and foundations with portfolios of at least $350,000. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with macroeconomic monitoring to guide security selection and emphasizes risk management and asset protection across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Robert Rahaim is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with DWP. He has worked at DeSeranno Corp. since 2003. DWP provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis with a range of investment strategies and manages approximately $195.1 million in discretionary assets through a four-advisor team.

Michael Schuchard is the principal of Schuchard Capital Management Inc in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has managed Schuchard Capital Management since 1989. The firm provides discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations, serving both high-net-worth and retail investors. Its investment approach emphasizes asset allocation based on historical asset-class relationships, low-cost index funds and ETFs, and regular rebalancing to control risk.

Mary Kelly is a financial advisor at Kelly Wealth Management, Inc. in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, INC. and is also involved with Copper Partners II, Inc. d/b/a Kelly Capital Partners. Alongside her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent and sells various insurance products. Kelly Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, written investment strategies, and financial planning. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing methods such as strategic asset allocation and dollar-cost averaging, and may utilize third-party sub-advisers and wrap fee programs.

Adam Funk is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is a principal at Savings Coach, LLC in Troy, MI. He has worked at Savings Coach since 2006 and previously held roles at Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. Funk also holds licenses as an independent insurance agent and mortgage loan originator, and he provides tax preparation services. Savings Coach serves individual clients and small businesses, focusing on beginning savers and those aged 20–50. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, coaching, and a selection-and-monitoring service for third-party advisers, using an investment approach that emphasizes value, safety, quality, and risk control.

Darryl Duerbusch is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. He also operates Global Financial Planning Group, LLC, where he provides comprehensive financial planning and serves as a fixed annuities and life insurance agent. Additionally, he is a commissioned Notary Public in Macomb County, Michigan. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research, model portfolios, and a range of investment solutions, combining large-scale advisory operations with insurance and lending services.

Deanna Harless is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Bernard Wealth Management Corp., where she has worked since 2018, including a brief tenure at Creative Planning, LLC. Her background also includes experience at Securities America Inc. Bernard Wealth Management serves individuals, businesses, corporate retirement plans, and charitable organizations through discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $314 million in client assets, employing model portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, and selected individual stocks, with investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerance and life changes.

Antashe Howard is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Nubian Square Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Eaton Vance Investment Counsel. Outside of advising, he is an agent for a life insurance business. Nubian Square Investment Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations by providing investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management strategies, emphasizing long-term orientation while incorporating alternative approaches when appropriate, and maintains a formal impact investing due-diligence practice.

Troy Williams is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at Miller Capital. Prior to joining Miller Capital, he held positions at Stout, General Motors, Azimuth Capital Management, Owens Corning, and Hantz Financial Services. His career also includes academic experience as a full-time student at Wayne State University and Grosse Pointe North. Miller Capital provides discretionary investment management, portfolio advice, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis, tax-aware portfolio customization, and fiduciary responsibility, managing a high level of assets with a focus on personalized investment strategies.

Daniel Zech is a financial advisor at Stalt Financial, LLC in Troy, MI, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials with nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investors Services, FAI Advisors, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Lone Light Spirits, LLC, a distillery company, though he is not currently active in this business. Stalt Financial, a two-advisor firm, provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as business owners and entities. The firm’s investment approach integrates proprietary research, third-party analytics, and diversification, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and selected insurance products, with additional services that include retirement, tax, risk management, and estate planning.

Joseph Elias is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wealthy Intentions in Sterling Heights, MI, bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at Rocket Mortgage since 2015. Wealthy Intentions is a small independent advisory firm that serves individual clients with investment management, financial and business planning, and tax preparation services. The firm uses a passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring diversified portfolios with index funds and ETFs according to each client’s risk objectives.

Daniel Stavale is a financial advisor at Paragon Retirement Planning, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Paragon since 2016. He is also president of College Planning Solutions, LLC, a firm that assists college-bound students in selecting suitable colleges and obtaining scholarships. Paragon Retirement Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $50 million across about 125 relationships. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation through third-party sub-advisors and provides ongoing oversight without directly managing client portfolios.

Douglas Cook is a financial advisor with M1 Capital Management LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and Integrity Alliance, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a principal real estate investor with CGT Enterprises. M1 Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning mainly for high net worth individuals, as well as pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy primarily using ETFs and incorporates fixed-income diversification, options strategies, and tax considerations into its tailored investment programs.

Elmo Wedderburn is a financial advisor with EverythingHR Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with EverythingHR Financial Services since 2017 and also has a longstanding role at Southwest Airlines. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for a charter school in Oakland, California, and participates as an investment-related industry arbitrator. EverythingHR Financial Services LLC provides portfolio management and investment-advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm focuses on client-specific Investment Policy Statements, employing modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis in a long-term trading approach, managing approximately $23 million across about 90 client accounts.

Katie Fredlund is a financial advisor at Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Health Plans and Meridian Health Plans, as well as operating insurance services through Kaizen Financial, Inc. and a sole proprietorship. Kaizen Wealth Management, LLC provides financial planning and consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily acting as an introducer and liaison to third-party money managers. The firm delivers tailored financial plans and coordinates with other professionals while relying on third-party managers for investment management.

Kenneth Bernard is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Bernard Wealth Management Corp. for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to recommend life insurance products in Michigan and is appointed with Jackson National Life and Brighthouse Financial. Bernard Wealth Management serves individuals, businesses, corporate retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $314 million in client assets using model portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, and selected individual stocks based on quantitative and fundamental analysis.