Michael Kaplan is a financial advisor with Four Financial Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and as principal of Provizr. Kaplan is also involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Four Financial Tax Services. Four Financial Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, non-profits, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a customized investment approach focusing on asset allocation, income, capital preservation, and tactical growth, utilizing both proprietary tools and third-party models.

Nicklaus Areddy is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Diversified, LLC. He previously worked for Pollock Investment Advisors LLC for 13 years. Diversified, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and a pooled investment vehicle. The firm offers multi-tiered financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and access to third-party managers and platforms, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Melissa Joy is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pearl Planning since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and the Center for Financial Planning. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the investment committee of the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes diverse investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Toni Wander is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Pearl Planning since 2025 and has prior experience with Stephens Consulting, Legacy Wealth Planning, and Old National Bank. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm uses client-specific allocations across a range of investments and employs third-party platforms and AI-assisted tools to enhance portfolio and client relationship management.

Milo Bonell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Imber Financial Group, LLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to joining Imber Financial Group, he worked for J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank. He has also been involved with Clean Power LLC and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. Imber Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Caleb Collier is a financial advisor at MariPau Wealth Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at Signal Advisors USA, Inc., AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and insurance agent at Senior Benefits and Planning, LLC dba Collier Financial, where he is involved in business operations and insurance sales. MariPau Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services along with financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party managers, model portfolios, and technology platforms to support its investment approach and coordinates advice through a network of advisory affiliates.

Alec Waldman is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pearl Planning, he spent four years at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and one year with the William & Marie Carls Family YMCA. Pearl Planning serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and third-party tools, including the Pontera platform for managing held-away accounts and AI-assisted client relationship tools.

Genevieve Guys is a financial advisor at Pearl Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Asset Allocation Strategies, GLP & Associates, Northern Trust, and Standish Management. She is also a conservation specialist involved in life insurance and fixed/index annuity sales. Pearl Planning advises individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and consulting. The firm builds client-specific allocations across a broad range of asset classes and employs third-party tools for tax-efficient asset location and trading support.

Tyler Bashaw is a financial advisor at JLB & Associates Inc with a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with JLB & Associates since 2018 and previously attended Eastern Michigan University from 2013 to 2017. JLB & Associates is a registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach, focusing on a defined universe of about 200 companies and emphasizing investment-grade corporate bonds in fixed-income management.

Lisa Myers is a financial advisor with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Retirement Income Solutions since 2007. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion across a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities, employing an active management process guided by an Investment Committee and a discretionary Seasonal Strategy.

Joseph Kettinger is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, since 2013. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion across 1,265 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities using an active, committee-driven investment approach with a discretionary Seasonal Strategy, emphasizing diversified allocations and periodic portfolio reviews.

Genadi Slavov is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Sigma Investment Counselors, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sigma in 2023, he held positions at RHP Properties and Roofing Depot LLC, and briefly worked at UBS. Sigma Investment Counselors offers comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a client-specific financial model and diversified investment portfolios, utilizing both quantitative tools and qualitative research, and manages approximately $2.1 billion across multiple advisory teams.

John Bailey is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to joining Retirement Income Solutions, he worked at Old National Bank and operated Bailey Telecommunications LLC. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $3.0 billion across a 16-advisor team, employing an active management approach guided by a structured six-step process and using a discretionary Seasonal Strategy to manage client portfolios.

Brian Weisman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Columbia Asset Management, L.L.C. since 1997. Columbia Asset Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental research combined with Modern Portfolio Theory to construct strategic asset allocations, generally maintaining a long-term investment horizon while allowing for rebalancing or shorter-term trades.

Evelyn Breen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Retirement Income Solutions, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. Prior to that, she was employed at Diamant Asset Management Inc. and Diamant Investment Corporation from 2016 to 2022. Retirement Income Solutions is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $3.0 billion for around 1,265 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm uses an Investment Committee-driven, active management process and offers services such as asset management, retirement and financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

James Bashaw is a financial advisor at JLB & Associates Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with JLB & Associates since 1987. JLB & Associates is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a fundamental analysis approach focused on a defined universe of approximately 200 companies and emphasizes investment-grade corporate bonds in its fixed-income strategy.

Alexa Kane is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She currently works at Pearl Planning, where she has been since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Stephens Consulting, Raymond James Financial Services, Mercer Global Advisors, and M.J. Smith & Associates. Pearl Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business owners, providing portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs client-specific asset allocations across a range of investment types and utilizes platforms such as Pontera for managing held-away accounts and outsourced trading support.

Michael Doyle is a financial advisor at Imber Financial Group, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of experience in the advisory industry. Prior to joining Imber Wealth Advisors, he held positions at Anytime Fitness, Auto One, and Phoenix Athletics. Imber Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages portfolios through third-party platforms and employs both fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory combined with long-term and short-term trading strategies.

Hylan Moises is a financial advisor with Darden Wealth Group in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at North Star Financial Consultants and Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 and 18 years, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Times 3 Ventures, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Darden Wealth Group serves private individuals, university faculty, business owners, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach supplemented by macroeconomic and technical analysis, managing portfolios through individual securities, bonds, and ETFs, often on a discretionary basis.

Robert Pollock Jr. is a financial advisor at Diversified, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously operated Pollock Investment Advisors, LLC from 2010 to 2026. Diversified, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a two-phase planning process and utilizes third-party managers and platforms to tailor asset allocation and diversification strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.