Norman Leon is a financial advisor at Vertrix Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Greystone Financial Group, LLC and Retirement Funding Advisors Inc. Norman joined Vertrix Wealth Management in 2026 as part of a six-advisor team based in Troy, MI. Vertrix Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tactical, risk-management oriented investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with dynamic asset-allocation adjustments.

George Johnson III is a financial advisor with Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CPR Investments Inc, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business consulting and estate planning support through activities such as referral representation and client assistance with legal estate planning processes. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors, offering tailored investment advisory services including managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of investment approaches and provides oversight of in-house and third-party managers alongside participant education and support for retirement clients.

Steven Shepich is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. since 2011. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery to other advisers, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Gaurav Mehra is a Series 65-licensed advisor with StraightLine in Troy, MI, where he has worked since 2008. He has 15 years of industry experience. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan education services. The firm uses institutional research and proprietary model portfolios to guide investment decisions and offers a structured participant education program.

David James is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the financial services industry for several years, including roles at Hub International Midwest Inc and The Right Choice Insurance Agency Inc. He is also licensed as a life insurance agent with Financial Services of America. FSA Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and typically uses mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, and other products to implement client portfolios.

Paul Housey is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with ISTO Advisors, LLC since 2016 and previously operated his own advisory and consulting businesses, including FlipSide Consulting and Snook Housey Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of Building Bridges, a community, civic, and charitable organization. ISTO Advisors works with individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, and multigenerational coaching. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, employs a broad range of investment options, and integrates insurance products and executive coaching services.

Nicholas Shaheen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with FSA Advisors, Inc. and has held roles at AE Financial Services, LLC, Fsa Health, Independence Capital Company, Woodward Insurance Group, and Financial Services of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through several business activities, including ownership of his own insurance agency. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading horizon, implementing diversified allocations across mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and annuities.

Elizabeth Foley is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions since 2018 and previously spent 29 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for Hilltop Kids, an organization that provides education, goods, and services to underprivileged children and families in the community. Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and tax-exempt entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial and tax planning, and integrates tax and estate considerations into investment recommendations.

Jeffrey Medvedik is an investment advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at AE Financial Services, Independence Capital Co, Usallianz Securities, and Financial Services of America. He is also president of J.D. Medvedik & Associates, an advisory business. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading focus and tailored asset allocations that include mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, annuities, and ETFs.

John Reynolds is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc., Cssc Investment Advisory Services, Inc., and Consulting Services Support Corporation. Outside of advisory activities, he is an insurance agent selling life insurance and fixed and fixed/indexed annuities on a commission basis. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading focus, offering tailored asset allocations that include mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, annuities, and ETFs.

John Cole is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independence Capital Co. and HUB Insurance Group. He is also involved in selling life insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and health insurance through related business activities. FSA Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to create long-term investment strategies, utilizing a range of products including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, and annuities.

David Hardin II is a Series 65-registered advisor with City Center Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CoreCap Advisors, Inc. and City Center Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Einsteinian AI LLC, a non-investment-related venture. City Center Advisors provides discretionary investment management, limited-scope financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as businesses and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach and offers a unified managed account program that includes model portfolios and third-party managers.

Robert Quayle is a financial advisor with Taylor & Morgan Asset Management, LLC d/b/a TM Advisors, L, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Taylor & Morgan since 2016 and previously at Quayle Financial Group and Quayle & Co. Securities. Taylor & Morgan Asset Management provides investment supervisory services and financial planning primarily to individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $327 million across about 418 client accounts with a team of seven advisors and also offers mergers & acquisitions advisory services for business owners and corporate clients.

Adam Grubius is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independence Capital Company Inc and Financial Services of America. He is involved in selling life insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, as well as health insurance. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary management and tailored asset allocations across various asset classes.

Eric Babcock is a financial advisor at Vertrix Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Greystone Financial Group, LLC and Polaris Greystone Financial Group, LLC. Vertrix Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting to plan sponsors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and individuals. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and offers specialized retirement plan fiduciary services including 3(38) investment management and investment policy development.

Jay Fishman is a financial advisor at Jay A. Fishman, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been associated with Jay A. Fishman, Ltd since 1970. Jay A. Fishman, Ltd provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and investment counseling to high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes independent fundamental research and a long-term, conservative investment approach focused on mid-to-large-cap growth-at-a-reasonable-price equities and quality fixed income, managing concentrated portfolios with low turnover.

Eric Fishman is a financial advisor at Jay A. Fishman, Ltd. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Aspiriant prior to joining his current firm. Jay A. Fishman, Ltd. provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and investment counseling for high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes independent fundamental research and a long-term, conservative investment philosophy, managing concentrated portfolios primarily composed of mid-to-large-cap growth-at-a-reasonable-price equities and quality fixed income.

Keith Nichol is a financial advisor at Carrera Capital Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Spartan Radio Network and WXYZ TV since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses a multifaceted investment process combining quantitative analysis, fundamental research, technical patterns, and machine learning to construct diversified, tax-aware portfolios across multiple product groups.

Christopher Brent is a financial advisor at City Center Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he has taught private piano lessons since 1997. City Center Advisors provides discretionary investment management, limited-scope financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—and businesses. The firm follows Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a unified managed account program that incorporates third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Katherine Johnstone is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at RichMark Wealth Management and Haller Financial Group. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Wild Ideas Garden Design, a garden design business she has operated since 1999. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, with tailored asset allocations across mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, annuities, and ETFs.