Brian Lakkides is a financial advisor at Financial Freedom House with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cygnet Financial Planning, Inc. (dba Financial Freedom House) since 2010 and at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2005 to 2016. He serves as president of Fiduciary Firewall Consulting, Inc., providing ERISA compliance and consulting services, and is a board member and instructor at the Cygnet Institute of Personal Financial Literacy, a nonprofit organization offering financial education. Additionally, he officiates USSF sanctioned youth and adult soccer matches as a Grade 7 referee. 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 uses a fiduciary approach with strategic asset allocation primarily through ETFs and passively managed funds, employing tools like Monte Carlo simulation and ongoing financial plan modeling to assess goal probabilities.

Mary Sheahan is a financial advisor with Center for Financial Planning Inc. in Southfield, MI. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm, she worked at Raymond James Financial Services, The Fiduciary Alliance, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, she has experience in educational and religious organizations. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets, offering financial planning and investment management that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification across multiple asset classes.

Kirk Cassidy is a financial advisor at C2 Private Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at multiple firms including Yaske & Associates, PLLC and Senior Planning Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an owner and insurance agent at Senior Planning Advisors and is involved with a CPA firm, Yaske & Associates, PLLC. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning for near and current retirees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing risk and scenario analysis, integrated tax coordination through affiliated accounting, and retirement education as part of its approach.

Amar Mashhour is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at MB Advisors from 2015 to 2024. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and combines fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to construct primarily long-term diversified portfolios.

James Kruzan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. and has previously worked for Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. Kruzan is also the owner of Asset & Risk Management, Inc., a support company based in Fenton, MI. Kaydan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering personalized wealth management and discretionary investment management services. The firm integrates comprehensive financial planning with portfolio oversight, emphasizing fundamental analysis and coordinated client service.

Kevin Hurley is a financial advisor with Arrow Financial Group in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is owner and partner of HFG Benefits LLC, which provides business and individual insurance solutions. Hurley has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates since 2003 and operates Hurley Financial Group LLC as a holding company for his insurance business. Arrow Investment Management, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, foundations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs personalized, risk-adjusted asset allocation models across multiple asset classes and combines fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction.

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.

Jeanette Lopiccolo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Center for Financial Planning Inc, where she has worked since 2016, following prior positions at Merrill and Raymond James Financial Services. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages nearly $2 billion in assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification through documented suitability processes and regular portfolio reviews.

Ronald Braun is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vantage Point Financial, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2011 to 2022. Braun is a board member of the Greater Northville UM Alumni Club in a volunteer capacity. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm follows a fiduciary, customized approach with a focus on long-term portfolio construction utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while incorporating flexibility for alternative investments and coordinated planning services.

Chavez Vincent is a financial advisor with FAI Advisors, Inc. based in Farmington Hills, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at O.N. Investment Management Company, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services, all since 2015 or 2016. Vincent is also involved in non-registered insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, and fixed annuity products. FAI Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and emphasizes long-term investment strategies, while also offering insurance-based investment programs and access to managed account solutions.

David Mercier is a financial advisor at Pathworks Financial, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms including Scott Smith Financial, Inc. and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary and treasurer of a small private hunting club. Pathworks Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm offers diversified asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and family office services, using academic investment models and including alternative investments such as private funds and digital assets.

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.

Kenneth Bloom is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Bloom Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Bloom Advisors since 1984 and also serves as owner and attorney at Bloom, Bloom & Associates, P.C., a legal services firm. Bloom Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary, fee-only money management and retirement plan advice. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation, diversified multi-asset class portfolios, and systematic rebalancing using primarily institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.

Patrick Marody is a financial advisor with FAI Advisors, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with ON Investment Management Co., THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, General American Life Insurance Company, and Mutual Benefit Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and managing non-investment businesses including consulting/coaching through Empowering Futures, LLC and business succession planning with B Trace Partners/Q5. FAI Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, mutual fund and ETF screening, and asset allocation strategies focused on long-term investment objectives, with additional offerings such as insurance-based investment programs and access to managed account solutions.

Ann Shadle is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Dahring | Cusmano and Associates since 2016. She previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an independent insurance agency associated with her firm. Dahring | Cusmano and Associates serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with a client-centered investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and long-term management.

Derek Damian is a financial advisor at Spartan Wealth Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research. Spartan Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach, combining fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to build primarily long-term portfolios while utilizing derivatives and third-party research as part of its investment strategies.

Nathan Meyer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, a team firm comprising 26 advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management and leadership in compliance and operations at Entry Point Advisor Network. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm employs a mix of active and passive management strategies and operates a corporate RIA structure hosting multiple independent advisory practices.

Scott Whyte is a financial advisor at Bloom Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bloom Advisors since 2000. Bloom Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary, fee-only money management and retirement plan advice. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic, multi-asset class investment approach using institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.

Gregory Neino is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at RetireMitten Financial LLC. Prior to joining RetireMitten in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 16 years. RetireMitten Financial LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and multi-generational families, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using stocks and ETFs, guided by client-specific investment policies and periodic reviews, and is noted for its planning related to Canadian-U.S. cross-border financial considerations.

Corey Weintraub is a financial advisor at Bloom Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Bloom Advisors since 2013. Bloom Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on discretionary, fee-only money management and retirement plan advice. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified multi-asset portfolios, and systematic rebalancing, primarily using institutional-share mutual funds and ETFs.