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Dana Edwards is a Certified Financial Planner® with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Upbeat Financial, an independent firm based in Ada, Michigan. Edwards also holds credentials as an Enrolled Agent with the IRS, providing tax preparation and representation services in addition to his advisory role. Upbeat Financial serves individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, plan participants, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive financial planning, tax preparation, and insurance planning. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, partnering with third-party investment advisors and emphasizing efficient-market principles and buy-and-hold strategies.

Scott Pruski is the founder and sole advisor at Advosion, an independent firm based in Ada, Michigan. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Pruski is also the founder of 4tB Helmets, LLC, a venture focused on developing improved cycling and snow sports helmets. Advosion serves individuals, families, and closely-held businesses or trusts with financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes open-architecture, globally diversified portfolios aligned with clients’ priorities and offers a process-oriented Life-Centric Planning engagement alongside a discretionary portfolio service called Real-Life Investing.

Stephanie, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, is dedicated to simplifying the complexities of finances. Her passion lies in guiding clients to achieve their financial goals, drawing on her personal experiences as a mom who understands the everyday challenges of balancing money and family. Stephanie enjoys helping women take charge of their finances. She believes financial education is important and wants her clients to feel like they understand what they are investing in and become empowered with their finances. She specializes in helping women navigate difficult situations such as divorce, losing a spouse, or starting a business. Stephanie holds a BSBA undergraduate degree with a major in personal financial planning. Furthering her education, she earned a master's degree in advanced financial planning with a focus on financial therapy at Kansas State University. As the former president of The Financial Planning Association of Michigan (FPA), Stephanie actively contributed to various committees, including education, NexGen, mentorship, and symposium. Currently serving as the co-chair of the career development committee, she believes in the importance of advancing the financial planning profession. Stephanie is deeply committed to mentoring financial planning students across the state, advocating for women's participation in the profession, and fostering industry connections. In her leisure, Stephanie enjoys spending time with friends and family by the lake, at concerts, or while traveling. With a love for people and relationships, she enjoys entertaining, hosting gatherings, and bringing festive decorations to every holiday celebration. She is heavily involved in her community and is a CASA volunteer. She also started a non-profit, Once Upon a Room Grand Rapids, which decorates hospital rooms for children experiencing a long-term stay

John Gunther is a financial advisor at Measured Strategies LLC in Ada, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A., and Ascendo Resources. Measured Strategies provides portfolio management, financial planning, and optional tax preparation services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach incorporating cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes, with a focus on discretionary management guided by individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Adam Minor is a financial advisor at RBS Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a Realtor with United Realty Services. RBS Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and entities, including high-net-worth clients, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and asset classes, combining fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Esteban Hernandez is a financial advisor at Measured Strategies LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Avant-Garde Capital LLC and WealthSource Partners, LLC, as well as at Florida Atlantic University. Esteban is also a non-managing member of FH Investments LLC, a family investment partnership. Measured Strategies LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and optional tax preparation services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach that integrates cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, managing approximately $23.5 million across a small number of accounts.