Amanda Lehnert is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma Investment Counselors since 2015, working within a team of 11 advisors based in Northville, MI. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses a client-specific financial model and investment policy statement to implement diversified portfolios combining ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income holdings, relying on both quantitative tools and qualitative research.

Steve Alexandrowski is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at GEM Asset Management, LLC since 2001. He is based in Plymouth, MI, and is part of a four-advisor team. GEM Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations by providing discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning. The firm employs globally diversified, factor-driven portfolios emphasizing low-cost passive funds and selectively uses active managers, integrating proprietary models and derivative strategies for complex positions and tax-sensitive transitions.

Jason Mac Lean is a financial advisor with C2 Private Wealth in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Investment Advisors, AssetMark, Global Financial Private Capital, and Flexible Plan Investments. He also spends approximately 40% of his time as an insurance agent with Senior Planning Advisors, LLC. C2 Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement planning, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes risk and scenario analysis in its investment process and integrates tax and estate coordination through affiliated providers.

Phillip Afif is a financial advisor at Royal Oak Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Asset Advisors for one year before joining Royal Oak Financial Advisors, where he has been employed since 2017. Afif is a limited partner in a real estate and construction company, SODECO Limited Partnership, though he is not actively engaged in the partnership. Royal Oak Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm bases investment decisions on asset allocation and model portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Christopher Frayne is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Sigma Investment Counselors with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2006. Sigma Investment Counselors, founded in 1973 and fully employee-owned, provides 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 diverse portfolios, combining ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income holdings, with a focus on conservative risk assessments and thorough research using both quantitative and qualitative tools.

Mallory Hunt is a financial advisor at Center for Financial Planning Inc with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James Financial and J.P. Morgan Securities. Center for Financial Planning Inc provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

Michael Mullenax is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at Sigma Investment Counselors. Prior to joining Sigma in 2022, he worked at Michigan State University and Karl's Cabin. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach combines client-specific financial models and diversified portfolios with both quantitative and qualitative research, emphasizing conservative risk assessments.

Ellis Liddell is a financial advisor at ELE Advisory Services, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been involved in multiple business ventures including coaching, motivational speaking, mortgage services, and charitable work through the ELE Cares Foundation. Liddell is also a board member of the Educators With Purpose foundation. ELE Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-planning seminars to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and customized Investment Policy Statements, managing portfolios across a range of asset classes while typically maintaining non-discretionary client accounts.

Mary Sheahan is a financial advisor with Center for Financial Planning Inc. in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, The Fiduciary Alliance, and Ameriprise. Sheahan has also been involved in educational and community roles, including work with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes and various Catholic organizations. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification and manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

Scott Angebrandt is a financial advisor with Fairway Investment Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He also works as a teacher at Kent ISD and provides homebound instruction, serving the educational community alongside his advisory role. Scott is affiliated with MEA Financial Services and Paradigm Equities, Inc. Fairway Investment Group primarily serves members of the Michigan Education Association and their families, as well as individual clients, trusts, estates, and select businesses. The firm offers fee-based investment advisory and portfolio management services through LPL Financial-sponsored programs, focusing mainly on non-discretionary management with tailored recommendations based on client objectives.

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.

Eric Wathen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Provident Investment Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was with ESW Management Services, LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Provident Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment process focused on individual securities and manages approximately $1.23 billion for about 349 clients.

Bardette Hicks is a financial advisor with ELE Advisory Services, Inc. based in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining ELE Advisory Services in 2021, Hicks worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and has a long tenure at Comerica Bank from 1977 to 2016. Outside of advisory work, Hicks is also a licensed real estate agent with Virtual Real Estate Services, LLC. ELE Advisory Services is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and monthly retirement seminars, utilizing fundamental analysis and client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide asset allocation and regular reviews.

Jeanette Lopiccolo is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Center for Financial Planning Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services since 2016. Center for Financial Planning, Inc. provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $1.97 billion in assets with a team of 17 advisors.

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. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at O.N. Investment Management Company since 2016 and has been associated with The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-registered insurance sales focused on life, disability, and fixed annuities. FAI Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, along with asset allocation strategies emphasizing long-term investments, and offers clients access to specialized insurance-based investment programs and sub-advisory 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.

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. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at On Investment Management Co and The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2004, as well as longstanding positions with General American Life Insurance Company and Mutual Benefit Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in consulting and coaching through Empowering Futures, LLC and manages business succession activities with B Trace Partners/Q5. FAI Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $301 million for around 516 clients through a team of five advisors, employing fundamental and technical analysis alongside tailored portfolio management and consulting on retirement and estate planning.

Michael Nemes is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with The Nemes Rush Group, LLC, and has prior experience at Topel Forman, LLC. Nemes serves as a board member for the Risk Management Association East Michigan Chapter. The Nemes Rush Group serves individuals, high net worth clients, corporations, charities, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm uses a combined fundamental and technical investment approach, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and manages over $1.35 billion in discretionary assets.