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.

Aaron Andreas is a financial advisor at Arbor Wealth Advisors LLC in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Arbor Wealth Advisors since 2013. Arbor Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management along with project-based financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing broadly diversified, low-cost passive funds and Monte Carlo analysis to guide planning and asset allocation.

Bethany Mosshart is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with StraightLine, a Troy, MI-based firm, since 2003. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by offering investment management, financial planning, discretionary cash management, and retirement plan education and communication services. The firm employs institutional research and proprietary model portfolios with diversified asset allocations and provides a structured participant education program.

Michael Rice is a financial advisor with StraightLine in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with StraightLine since 2013. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, cash management, and retirement plan education and communication services. The firm employs institutional research and proprietary model portfolios to guide investment decisions and offers a structured participant education program.

Dennis Raffin is a financial advisor at StraightLine based in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. He has worked at StraightLine and its predecessor entities since 2008. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by offering investment management, financial planning, discretionary cash management, and retirement plan education services. The firm employs institutional research and proprietary model portfolios to guide investment decisions and provides a structured participant education program through group meetings, one-on-one sessions, and webinars.

Tareq Jallaf is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions with Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Unique Wealth Strategies and experience in academic settings at Northern Illinois University and the University of Vermont. Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and tax-exempt entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and integrated tax and estate planning. The firm customizes investment decisions based on client objectives and risk tolerance, combining advisory services with in-house tax and bookkeeping capabilities.

David Mc Cormack is a financial advisor at Pointe Capital Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies LLC, and FBR Capital Markets & Co. Pointe Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and select institutional accounts with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and ERISA fiduciary retirement-plan advising. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven equity selection process focused on a Large Cap Value strategy, combined with diversified asset-allocation strategies and the use of derivatives and leverage in separately managed accounts.

Brandon Taylor is a financial advisor at Taylor & Morgan Asset Management, LLC d/b/a TM Advisors, L, holding a Series 65 designation. He has prior experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and currently works as a consultant at Taylor Capital, LLC. Brandon is based in Charlotte, NC and has been in the industry since 2025. 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 and offers a mergers and acquisitions advisory practice alongside portfolio management.

Jeffrey Huebner is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Pointe Capital Management LLC since 2011, where he is part of a five-advisor team. Pointe Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, trusts, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm uses a long-term, low-turnover investment approach based on fundamental analysis combined with technical and cyclical inputs, managing diversified portfolios that include stocks, ETFs, MLPs, and fixed income.

Albert Carlson is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AE Financial Services, LLC, Independence Capital Company, and long-term involvement with Financial Services of America and Carlson Holdings. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling life, health insurance, and annuities. FSA Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term focus and tailored asset allocations, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning on a fixed-fee or hourly basis.

Brett Long is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Taylor & Morgan Asset Management, LLC d/b/a TM Advisors. He has worked at Taylor Capital LLC since 2022 and was previously with Plante Moran Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for Taylor Capital, providing investment analysis and compliance oversight for a private real estate fund. TM Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis across a broad range of investment instruments and is affiliated with related private investment vehicles and an accounting practice.

Elizabeth Ottaway is a financial advisor with Pointe Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Pointe Capital Management since 2015. Ottaway serves on the corporate committee at the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center and chairs the investment committees for both the Young Women’s Home Association and the Tau Beta Association. Pointe Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, trusts, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, low-turnover investment approach centered on a proprietary five-step, sector-specific valuation process for its Large Cap Value strategy.

Brendan Knight is a financial advisor at FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining FSA Advisors, he worked at United Wholesale Mortgage and held roles outside the financial industry including at BJ's Wholesale Club and Dave's Pizza Buffet. 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 focus on long-term trading and tailored asset allocations across mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, annuities, and ETFs.

Jacob Raska is a financial advisor at Carrera Capital Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2016 to 2024. He is a Series 63 and Series 65 license holder. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in alternative insurance arrangements for clients unable to receive Northwestern Mutual benefits. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a multifaceted investment process incorporating quantitative tools, fundamental analysis, technical patterns, and machine-learning techniques to build diversified, tax-aware portfolios.

Joel Northam Jr. is a Series 65 licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC in Troy, MI. His prior work includes roles at Polo Drive Wealth and JD Mellberg. Northam also holds a licensed insurance agent designation through an affiliate of Golden Reserve Retirement, offering insurance products and services. Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on long-term trading, diversification, and tailored financial plans. The firm integrates estate-planning and tax services within a negotiated fixed annual fee structure.

Michael Bisaro is a financial advisor with StraightLine in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with StraightLine Group, LLC since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Questal, Inc., a financial wellness company that provides digital tools and personalized coaching, and he has a passive interest in Solar 26 LLC, an entity related to alternative energy asset holdings. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement education services. The firm uses institutional research and proprietary model portfolios to guide investment decisions, employing techniques such as modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis.

Madison Clement is a financial advisor at Carrera Capital Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and PNC. Madison also holds a real estate license that is currently on hold and not active for transactions. Carrera Capital Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting. The firm uses a combination of macroeconomic, fundamental, and behavioral analysis with proprietary quantitative and machine-learning tools to build diversified, tax-aware portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Klimowicz is a financial advisor with FSA Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Financial Services of America and 1st State Bank. FSA Advisors 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 a long-term trading horizon, typically using mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and annuities to implement client portfolios.

Bryan Long is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Taylor & Morgan Asset Management, LLC d/b/a TM Advisors. He has worked with Taylor & Morgan since 2017 and also holds a consulting role with Taylor Capital LLC, a private real estate investment fund. Prior to this, he was associated with Regulus Advisors, LLC and Saginaw Valley State University. Taylor & Morgan Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis across a variety of instruments and is notable for its affiliated professional activities, including legal, accounting, and private real estate investment services.

Jordan Neumann is a financial advisor at Vertrix Wealth Management, LLC in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vertrix Wealth Management in 2026, he worked at Greystone Financial Group, LLC for eight years and had shorter tenures at Financial Focus, LPL, Kroger, and Quicken Loans. Vertrix Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering 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.