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.

Shawn Srivastava is a Series 65-licensed advisor with C2 Private Wealth in Novi, MI, and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC, Senior Planning Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates significant time to client services and insurance support at Senior Planning Advisors. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, combining comprehensive financial planning with discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis to manage income distribution and sequence-of-returns risk, integrating planning with affiliated accounting and insurance services to support clients’ overall financial strategies.

Jacob Fritts is a financial advisor with MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Before joining MariPau, he spent six years at Display Group and held roles at Detroit Wallpaper and as a Senior Account Executive. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for event production companies, providing sales, marketing, and leadership support. MariPau Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing portfolios with a fiduciary approach that includes discretionary management and access to third-party independent managers.

Matthew Hart is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CG Advisory Services, Evangelista & Associates, and Geneos Wealth Management. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering investment management, fiduciary services for retirement plans, and financial planning. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach with diversified fund menus and may use derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolio exposure and efficiency.

Christopher Cousins is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with FAI Advisors, Inc. and has held roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Service, and Capital Planning Solutions, LLC. Cousins serves on the boards of Westside Christian Academy and the Face Foundation, and is involved with the Cousins Foundation as an authorized party. He is also the managing member of Empowering Futures, LLC and B Trace Partners/Q5, both non-investment related businesses focused on coaching and business succession planning. FAI Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a team of five advisors and manages approximately $301 million, offering tailored portfolio management and consulting with an emphasis on long-term investment strategies and the use of sub-advisers.

Jared Ryan is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. Prior to joining Kaydan, he worked at Michigan State 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.

Cynthia Lundberg is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Verde Capital since 2018, following two years at Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Millpond Bed and Breakfast, LLC, contributing to house maintenance and social media marketing, and serves as a representative for Sedera, assisting clients with medical cost sharing membership. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and various retirement and business plans, offering investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach, utilizing diversified assets and synthetic strategies, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with educational seminars, tax-preparation, and financial coaching programs.

Thomas Griffore is a financial advisor at Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Great Lakes Wealth, LLC and Fidelity. In addition to advising, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in implementing insurance recommendations. Sovereign Financial Group offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and cash-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-focused investment approach using a combination of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and AI-supported analysis, while also providing sub-advisory and platform services to other registered investment advisers.

Darwin Moore is a financial advisor at Financial Freedom House in Waterford, MI, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Freedom House since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates 4U, LLC, a transportation and handyman services business. Financial Freedom House provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation with primarily passive investment vehicles, delivering advice on a fiduciary basis supported by ongoing financial plan modeling.

Marc Bergeron is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Verde Capital Management since 2025 and previously at TFO Wealth Partners. Bergeron is licensed to offer life and disability insurance through a partnership with Policy Genius Pro. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm provides investment management, ERISA fiduciary services, and financial planning, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis along with diversified fund menus and synthetic strategies to manage portfolios.

Ivan Rose is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has previously held financial consulting and advisory roles at Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Merrill Lynch, spanning from 2017 to 2025. Ivan emphasizes a team culture in his approach to servicing clients, advocating for collaborative environments to leverage collective knowledge and Fidelity's resources effectively. His professional experience covers a broad range of financial advisory and consulting roles, demonstrating a consistent focus on client service within the financial sector. Outside of his professional life, Ivan engages in family activities and enjoys football, golf, hiking, military service, and running.

Kimberly Accurso is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo for eight years before joining Verde Capital Management. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers investment management, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and financial planning, combining fundamental and technical analysis with diversified fund menus and the use of derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolios.

Jonathan Johnson is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Blue Chip Partners, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Chip Partners since 2017 and was previously employed at ATS Advisors, a CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an independent tax preparer in Canton, Michigan. 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 employs customized asset-allocation models using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Seyedeh Hajimirza is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Deloitte and Whole Foods. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, and businesses, offering investment management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis, employs diversified fund menus and synthetic strategies, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with educational seminars and financial coaching programs.

Riley Manwaring is a financial advisor at Verde Capital Management, Inc. in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Verde Capital Management, Riley worked at Rocket Companies, Uber, Grubhub, DoorDash, and held various roles during his time as a student. Verde Capital Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with investment management and fiduciary services. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with diversified fund menus and employs derivatives and synthetic strategies to manage portfolio exposure and efficiency.

Clifford Robison is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at FAI Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Service Services. He is a board member of Big Rapids Land Development Corp. outside of his advisory work. FAI Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $301 million across about 516 clients, employing fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and long-term portfolio strategies, and uses sub-advisers including SEI Investments Management Corporation.

Charleen Maune is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC and White Glove, among others. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing over $1 billion with a multi-advisor team. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing tailored investment plans that emphasize exchange-traded products and a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory-based analysis.

Steven Gordon is a CFP® and Series 63 designee affiliated with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He has 17 years of experience with Capstone Concepts Inc. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment styles and third-party sub-advisors.

Nickolas Sanchez is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with O.N. Investment Management Company and its affiliated firms since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent agent in life insurance sales. O.N. Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of third-party investment programs and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kyle Satterlee is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors in 2026, he worked at IAMS Wealth Management and has been a managing member of Compass Financial Group, LLC since 2008, where he also oversees insurance product sales and retirement plan marketing for professionals and small businesses. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and various organizations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, delivering a largely non-discretionary investment approach supported by detailed risk analysis and multiple analytic techniques.