Charles O'Connor is a financial advisor with O'Connor Financial Group, LLC in Royal Oak, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. O'Connor has been with his current firm since 2011 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed notary. O'Connor Financial Group, LLC provides investment management and financial consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, implements option strategies, and conducts ongoing portfolio monitoring with at least quarterly reviews.

Kevin Weingarden is a Series 65-licensed advisor with four years of experience at Wittenberg Investments Inc. and his own accounting firm, Kevin Weingarden CPA LLC. He previously spent 14 years at Einstandig, Kline, & Meehan, LLP. Wittenberg Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and offers services such as investment policy statement creation, portfolio monitoring, and ERISA-consistent pension consulting.

Sarah Kleinstiver is a financial advisor at Fairlane Investment Advisors Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fairlane since 2007. Fairlane Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing consultation. The firm manages employer-sponsored retirement accounts at the participant level and offers written financial planning and limited planning support for asset-management clients. Their investment approach includes model asset-allocation programs tailored to client risk profiles, a Dynamic Tactical Asset Allocation strategy, and a Strategic Equity strategy focused on dividend-paying stocks.

Ronald Doyle is a CFA® charterholder based in Livonia, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with MeadowBrook Investment Advisors LLC since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a ski-in/ski-out rental condo in Park City, Utah. MeadowBrook Investment Advisors is an employee-owned firm that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, employing a research-driven approach focused on fundamental analysis, valuation, diversification, and portfolio risk control.

Kyle Otis is a financial advisor at Greenway Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at CanTerra, LLC, United Wholesale Mortgage, Noho Hospitality, and the University of Michigan. Greenway Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation across equities, fixed income, and cash, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and a concentrated stock portfolio with model portfolios rebalanced as needed.

Gary Zarb is a financial advisor with The Wolter Group, Inc. in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Advanced Financial Planning from 2002 to 2019 before joining The Wolter Group in 2018. The Wolter Group, Inc. provides customized wealth management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to implement strategic and tactical asset allocation, tailoring portfolios to client-specific circumstances and managing approximately $50.8 million in discretionary assets.

Joseph Uppleger IV is a financial advisor at Safe Future Wealth Partners LLC in Novi, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Amazon Flex, Doordash, DK Security, and CVS Health. Safe Future Wealth Partners serves individual clients by providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, often referring clients to unaffiliated third-party advisers for discretionary management. The firm develops customized Investment Policy Statements and uses model allocations alongside third-party portfolios, monitoring these external managers rather than directly managing trades.

Edward Somerville is a financial advisor with Somerville Associates in West Bloomfield, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Somerville Associates since 1998, a small firm with two advisors. Somerville Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, and business entities, offering comprehensive investment supervisory services and financial planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis to identify investments with moderate valuations and manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Joseph Desteiger is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Gunder Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he was associated with McFawn Financial Services Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Gunder Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a strategy based on modern portfolio theory and strategic asset allocation, utilizing both passive and active investment vehicles and third-party independent managers to align portfolios with client objectives.

Nathan Hawrot is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sculati Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. He holds a Series 65 license and works out of Bloomfield Hills, MI. Sculati Wealth Management is a fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction and offers complimentary financial planning to both clients and prospects.

John Dyer is a financial advisor at Alpha Asset Advisors LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Key Management Group and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Alpha Asset Advisors primarily serves individual clients through a sub-advisory model, managing discretionary accounts identified by unaffiliated primary advisers. The firm uses a rules-based dividend-growth investment strategy focused on stocks that pay dividends from free cash flow with a history of increasing payouts.

David Debenedictis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, practicing at Northpoint Financial in Birmingham, MI. He has been associated with Northpoint Financial since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and sole shareholder of a life insurance sales agency and is involved in a wine education and travel business. Northpoint Financial provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on estate planning, retirement modeling, and income tax planning. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies using a proprietary financial independence model and coordinates client relationships with various professionals while relying on external brokers and money managers for investment execution.

Robert Bolden Jr. is an advisor at CIG Asset Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Arnold & Mote Wealth Management and PFS Investments. He is also the sole owner and advisor at Bolden Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor. CIG Asset Management provides wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with both strategic and tactical models, offering diversified exposure across multiple asset classes and managing approximately $192 million in assets under management.

Wilton Baker is a financial advisor with Nautica Asset Management LLC in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He serves as Managing Director of Nautica Insurance Group LLC and has operated an independent insurance agency since 1993, dedicating approximately half of his professional time to insurance-related activities. His background includes leadership roles across related firms with a focus on retirement income and benefits. Nautica Asset Management advises individual investors and pension or profit-sharing plans, managing about $1 million in assets for a small client base. The firm offers portfolio management and tiered financial planning services, combining securities and insurance products tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance through documented investment policy statements and regular reviews.

Jacob Smith is a financial advisor with Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 license. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Ally Bank, and Ford Motor Credit Company. Smith serves as a board member for Teen HYPE, a Detroit-area nonprofit focused on youth education and leadership development. Third Sigma Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investments with a focus on tax-efficient, customized asset allocation, managing primarily larger and institutional accounts on a discretionary, fee-only basis.

John Oliver is a financial advisor with Agile Wealth Partners in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and life insurance, and he owns a marketing and consulting services business. Agile Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, closely held businesses, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using proprietary model portfolios and integrates financial planning with ongoing investment management and estate planning support.

Brandon Klemm is a financial advisor at AFS Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with AFS Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Power Home Remodeling Group for one year. AFS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm integrates asset allocation, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to create individualized portfolios, while also offering affiliated tax and insurance services.

Thomas Norris is a financial advisor with NFI Advisors, Inc. in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with NFI Advisors since 2004 and is also the owner and president of Norris Financial, an accounting and tax consulting firm. NFI Advisors is a small registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and assists in selecting other advisers for individuals, trusts, estates, and a private investment fund. The firm manages both retail accounts and private pooled investment vehicles, focusing on suitability-driven, discretionary management using model portfolios, laddered U.S. Treasury bonds, option writing, and a hedging program for accredited investors.

David Robertson is a financial advisor with The Financial Center, LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Financial Center since 2001 and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. The Financial Center provides fee-based financial planning, consultations, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm delivers tailored long-term financial plans and project-based advice without exercising investment discretion, relying on third-party affiliates for implementation and portfolio management.

Kenneth Chaput is a financial advisor at CIG Asset Management, Inc. in Southfield, MI, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with CIG Asset Management since 2013, where he also serves as Chief Compliance Officer. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and vice-president of Northstar Financial Enterprises, a holding company with past broker-dealer and insurance activities. CIG Asset Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm uses a strategic and dynamic asset allocation framework across multiple asset classes and offers SRI/ESG screened models, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with oversight from dedicated investment and risk committees.