Everything Men Spring/Summer 2026

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Spring and summer are about momentum—about refining what drives us and enjoying the rewards of doing things right. This issue of Everything Men is built around that idea.

We’re proud to feature Edward Jones and Waldvogel Wealth Management, highlighting the importance of planning with purpose and making informed decisions that support both today and the future. Because success isn’t accidental—it’s intentional.

You’ll also find a standout classic car feature that celebrates craftsmanship, legacy, and the timeless machines that continue to turn heads and spark conversations with John Paradine’s showroom ready ‘57 classic. These aren’t just cars; they’re statements.

From achievement to aspiration, this issue is about owning your wins and appreciating the journey that got you there.

Here’s to a season of confidence, clarity, and enjoying the finer things—on your terms.

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WALDVOGEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

For Sam Waldvogel, financial advising has never been just about money. It is about the clients he serves.

As a financial advisor with Edward Jones and Waldvogel Wealth Management, Sam brings a deeply personal, relationship-driven approach to the financial advising profession.

“At its core, our job is to help our clients make smart financial decisions so that they can achieve the goals in life that matter most to them,” Sam says.

Born and raised in Hillsdale, he attended Hillsdale Academy. After graduating in 2016, Sam then headed to Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. There, he pursued degrees in economics and psychology.

“I loved my classes, but I was struggling to find a career path where I could incorporate both disciplines,” Sam says. “At one point, I was leaning towards psychology and was seriously thinking of pursuing a career as a therapist, but I still wanted to incorporate economics somehow.”

Sam explains that financial advising was not part of his life plan. He jokes that as he prepared to graduate high school, he knew two things for sure: he was not moving back to Hillsdale and he was not going to work for Edward Jones.

That perspective slowly shifted during college, thanks in part to a conversation with his father, John Waldvogel, a longtime financial advisor.

Story by Elyse Apel

“Well, you know, being a financial advisor is kind of like being a therapist for people’s money,” Sam recalls John telling him. “I don’t think he meant for it to be a profound statement, but it really resonated with me, and I decided to learn more about Edward Jones.”

Soon, a part-time position at an Edward Jones office in Columbus led to a summer internship, and that experience confirmed what Sam had been searching for.

“As a financial advisor, you’re helping people make some of the most important decisions of their lives,” he says. “You play an integral role in supporting them and helping them achieve their goals.”

In 2020, Sam and his wife, Ashley, made the decision to move back to Hillsdale. Ashley now works as a veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospital in Marshall, and Sam joined his father’s Edward Jones practice.

John explains that he first transitioned into financial advising in the 1990s after a career in education. Like his son decades later, he was drawn to it as an opportunity to help others.

“In Edward Jones, I realized my ongoing chance to not only apply what I learned in education, but also that I could help others make positive life-changing decisions,” John says. “That decision, now 30 years ago, was absolutely one of the best choices I’ve ever made.”

Now, father and son work together at Edward Jones as a financial advisor team under the name Waldvogel Wealth Management.

“Though we’ve been working out of the same office since 2020, we were each focusing on serving our own individual clients,” Sam says. “But now, to strengthen the breadth and depth of service that we provide to our clients, we’ve implemented a more collaborative approach.”

The team expanded further in 2022 with the addition of Nolan Sullivan, another Hillsdale native. He is now a partner in the firm alongside Sam and John.

“As a financial advisor, it is my responsibility to have great care for each individual client and build up a robust toolbelt of technical knowledge,” Nolan says. “As a result, I get to partner alongside my clients in the pursuit of their lives’ goals, address their fears, and give support in the midst of the unexpected.”

Recently, Sam’s brother, Charlie Waldvogel, joined the practice as an Associate Financial Advisor. The team is rounded out by client support specialists Sherra Zuck and Erin Harman.

“Everyone in our office is partnering together to best serve our clients,” Sam says. “John, Nolan, Charlie, Erin, Sherra, and I each have a unique set of backgrounds and experiences that we bring to the table, and our clients receive the benefit of all of our combined efforts in addition to the support we receive from the professionals at the Edward Jones Home Office.”

The practice works with individuals, families, and business owners at every stage of life, helping them navigate both long-term planning and immediate financial decisions. Retirement planning, investment guidance, and portfolio management are key components of the firm’s work. The team focuses on building strategies aligned with each client’s goals, timeline, and tolerance for risk—ensuring that decisions in one area support the overall plan.

“We begin by understanding what is most important to each of our clients and why,” Sam says. “Then we help our clients identify where they are today and define their goals for the future.”

The firm also partners with local tax and legal professionals to provide tax-efficient strategies, estate considerations, and coordinated advice that reflects the full picture of a client’s financial life.

In addition to working with individuals and families, the team supports many local businesses and organizations. They help facilitate workplace retirement plans such as 401(k)s, SIMPLE IRAs, and profit-sharing plans, allowing employers to better serve their teams while planning responsibly for the future.

In every interaction, the firm prioritizes partnership, trust, and accountability.

“Our process is built around partnering with our clients and forming deep relationships with them,” Sam says. “We take time to really listen to our clients and understand their unique story, their values, and what’s important to them.”

Sam explains that trust naturally follows from that.

“For us to provide the best service possible, we need to know all the ins and outs of their finances as well as some of their personal information like spending habits, family dynamics, and even some of their most closely held beliefs and values,” Sam says. “It takes a tremendous amount of vulnerability to share that information with someone.”

Accountability becomes especially important during uncertain markets or major life transitions.

“When the markets are volatile, it can stir up strong emotions which can sometimes lead to rash decision making,” Sam explains. “One of the most important parts of our job is coaching our clients through these situations.”

Ultimately, for the firm and its team, they are always ready and excited to walk with their clients through the ups and downs of financial planning.

“We have wonderful partnerships with our clients and with other professionals in the community,” Sam says. “They trust us enough to tell their friends and families about us, and people know that we truly want to help them succeed, and that we have an established process to help them succeed.”

The content of this article was sponsored by the local Edward Jones office of Waldvogel Wealth Management. For more information, call (517) 437-1301 or stop by the office at 101 Hillsdale St., Hillsdale.

Winter is about getting through it. Spring is about getting back to yourself.

Heavier food, fewer daylight hours, and missed workouts tend to pile up fast. But spring offers a natural reset—longer days, better weather, and just enough motivation to turn intention into action. You don’t need a full lifestyle overhaul. You need momentum.

Here’s how to spring into fitness without burning out before summer.

Train Smart, Not Extreme

Forget the all-or-nothing approach. Consistency wins every time.

Three to four workouts a week, 30–45 minutes each, is more than enough to rebuild strength and drop body fat. Focus on full-body sessions that leave you worked—not wrecked. If you’re sore but functional, you’re doing it right.

Lift Heavy, Move Fast

Spring training isn’t about endless treadmill miles. It’s about building muscle while leaning out.

Base your workouts around compound movements like squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, and pull-ups. Finish with short bursts of conditioning—sled pushes, kettlebell swings, sprints, or battle ropes. This combo keeps muscle on, boosts metabolism, and delivers results fast.

Take It Outside

After months indoors, your body needs sunlight and movement that feels human again.

Hill sprints, trail runs, outdoor circuits, pickup sports—anything that gets you breathing hard and moving freely counts. Sun exposure improves mood, sleep quality, and hormone balance. Translation: you’ll feel better and perform better.

Clean Up Your Diet—Without Punishment

Spring isn’t the season for crash diets.

Prioritize protein at every meal. Eat vegetables regularly. Drink more water than you think you need. Keep indulgences intentional, not habitual. You don’t need perfection—just fewer excuses.

Fix the Damage

Winter leaves its mark: tight hips, stiff shoulders, aching lower backs.

Ten minutes a day of mobility—hips, hamstrings, thoracic spine—goes a long way. You’ll lift better, move faster, and feel noticeably younger.

Set One Goal

“Get in shape” is vague. Pick something measurable: run a 5K, hit a strength milestone, drop a belt notch, or knock out clean pull-ups. Clear goals create focus—and focus creates results.

Spring fitness is about progress, not perfection. Show up, move with purpose, and let momentum do the rest. By summer, you won’t be scrambling to get ready. You’ll already be there.

Aging should not mean quietly losing strength, clarity, drive, or purpose. Yet, for millions of men, midlife brings a slow erosion of energy, motivation, muscle, libido, and mental sharpness—often dismissed as “just getting older.”

Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix. Brain fog. Loss of muscle despite training. Increased body fat. Low libido. Mood changes, irritability, or depression.

Men are frequently told this is inevitable. Something to tolerate. Something to tough out.

But these changes are not just aging—they are often the result of measurable hormonal decline, primarily testosterone.

Testosterone: A Master Hormone for Men’s Health

Testosterone isn’t just about libido or muscles—it’s a foundational regulator of metabolism, mood, cognition, bone integrity, cardiovascular health, and overall vitality.

Yet decades of outdated fears about cancer risk and cardiovascular danger have kept many symptomatic men from appropriate treatment.

Modern Evidence and Expert Insights

Dr. Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine and President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, is one of the world’s leading experts on testosterone therapy. His recent commentary on a major U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panel highlights how outdated regulatory language has hindered access to effective treatment.

At the panel, Khera noted:

“The outdated label language—particularly the inaccurate implication that TRT increases prostate cancer risk—needs revision.” He emphasized that many common barriers to care stem from antiquated assumptions that aren’t supported by scientific evidence.

On assessing age-related testosterone decline, he explained:

“Age-related hypogonadism is a misleading term. Many declines are driven by comorbidities like diabetes or obesity, not aging itself.”

This clarity helps shift the conversation: low testosterone is not merely normal aging—it’s a treatable clinical condition with real physiologic consequences.

The TRAVERSE Trial and Cardiovascular Safety

Dr. Khera has been a prominent voice about data from the TRAVERSE trial, the largest randomized controlled trial on testosterone therapy to date. Discussing the implications of the research, he stated:

“The TRAVERSE trial is the largest randomized placebo-controlled trial ever published in men receiving testosterone vs placebo.”

The findings of the trial—that cardiovascular event rates were essentially equal between TRT and placebo groups—were pivotal in prompting the FDA in 2025 to remove language implying increased cardiovascular risk on testosterone product labels.

This is a seismic shift in thinking: testosterone is no longer broadly viewed as a cardiovascular hazard when used appropriately; instead, evidence shows it can be safe when monitored.

Current Clinical Evidence on Testosterone Therapy

A 2025 peer-reviewed article on hypogonadism and treatment, co-authored by Dr. Khera, specifically addresses misconceptions about testosterone therapy and outlines practical guidance for diagnosis and care, making clear that:

• Hypogonadism rates increase with age and symptom burden.

• Testosterone therapy can safely improve energy, libido, mood, muscle mass, and metabolic health.

• Outdated fears about cancer risk and heart disease are not supported by modern evidence.

This reinforces what clinicians like Khera have long argued: TRT benefits are real, measurable, and underutilized.

This Isn’t About Becoming 25 Again

The goal of testosterone therapy is not chasing youth. It is about restoring physiological balance, reclaiming energy, mental clarity, physical strength, and emotional stability.

With careful evaluation, individualized dosing, and regular monitoring, TRT can be life-changing—not cosmetic or experimental.

Men often describe the effect not as becoming someone new, but as returning to themselves.

Men Deserve Informed Care, Not Dismissal

Too many men’s symptoms are dismissed as “stress” or “normal aging.” But as Dr. Khera emphasizes through his clinical work and research contributions:

“The key here is I don’t believe that testosterone increases the risk of prostate cancer progression or biochemical recurrence.”

This is not fringe opinion—it reflects a growing consensus among clinicians and researchers who see the evidence firsthand.

Men deserve care that recognizes testosterone’s real role in:

• Energy and motivation

• Mood and cognition

• Muscle and bone health

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Metabolic balance

• Sexual function

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Long-term wellness

Testosterone therapy, prescribed responsibly, is not reckless—it is evidence-based, restorative medicine.

Hormones are not optional. And men deserve care that finally treats them that way.

Years ago, “good dancer” ranked at the top of my checklist for a prospective husband. It dropped to second on the list when I became a big Bible-carrying believer in Jesus Christ. Being a Christian topped the list. But a good dance partner remained important to me.

Yet, I married a man who never danced . . . ever. Mark won homecoming king and did not attend his prom. Jiving on the dance floor—no way. Mark’s forehead beaded up at the thought of dancing in front of anyone.

My mom raised me to dance when doing dishes, disco when cleaning the house, and boogie at every wedding. I love dancing the robot, the hip-hop, the groove. With any song on the radio, I twirled, flailing arms, dancing a jig. With my passion for dance, I concocted a plan to grow my hubster’s confidence on the dance floor.

We signed up for ballroom dancing lessons.

To build his skills, we met weekly. His hands clammed up as we walked out during our first lesson. To encourage him, I beamed my grin in his direction. Sheepishly, he half-grinned back. Mark took lessons on my behalf. A radiant smile spread across my face. What a trooper!

He learned quickly, but I benefitted the most. In front of our entire class, from across the room, our instructor shouted, “Let your husband lead, Laura!” Red-faced, I stopped counting aloud, guiding him. Mark stepped up, leading confidently.

Now, we love it! Ta-da!

Ballroom dancing—a metaphor for marriage. “…let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband,” (Eph. 5:33 ESV).

When I step back, Mark swings into his lead role as head of our home. He leads with love. I follow with respect . . . most of the time. Oy Vey! Miss Bossy Pants needs reminders. That’s me. I puff my cheeks, blowing air as I type. Giggle. There’s room for me to improve.

Ballroom dancing helps our marriage waltz in rhythm in our godly roles to love and respect. Do you want to try it? Husbands may need to step out of their comfort zones, and wives may need to let their hubsters lead.

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KAYAKING IN THE

UPPER PENINSULA: Fresh Vibes on Lake Superior

Running a kayaking company that’s dictated by the seasons and weather conditions, Deidre Phillipson is used to going with the flow – which is especially important when navigating the geological wonder of one of Michigan’s most iconic lakeshores that changes every year.

Centuries of erosion from wind, ice and waves have carved out massive sandstone cliffs that rise up from Lake Superior, streaked with colorful minerals that earned them the name Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. While boat cruises from Munising have long been a popular way to view the famous cliffs, kayaking takes this experience to a whole different level.

Pictured Rocks Kayaking is the only outfitter permitted to do offshore launches within this protected area. You’ll enter the water off the back of the boat from a specialized kayak ramp. “We don’t actually touch the ground,” says Phillipson. “The only thing we’re touching are the rocks themselves when we paddle up close.”

The cliffs stretch for more than 15 miles and are shaped by arches, sea caves and dramatic rock formations. It’s one of

only four national lakeshores protected by the National Park Service, and encompasses not only the striated cliffs but also 12 miles of beautiful beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lighthouses and trails.

The experience is designed for both outdoor devotees and those who might not be as comfortable outside. Even if you have zero experience in a kayak, “We got you,” says Phillipson. “Not only have I taken people who have no experience, but there are people who are terrified; we have guides who are very experienced and will give that extra bit of love if needed.”

Among over a dozen highlights on a kayaking tour of the lakeshore, Lovers Leap is one of the most photographed sights along the way – streaked with colors that glow spectacularly in the evening.  Grand Portal Point is a captivating sight, rising 300 feet above the lake’s surface.

When she’s not on the water, Phillipson – who was born and raised in Munising in the Upper Peninsula – has some favorite local haunts to share.

In Town

“Places have changed over the years, but there are spots like the Dogpatch Restaurant that have been around since I was a kid. The marina in Munising is also a great place to hang around for a couple of hours, and in summertime they host free concerts. We have that special small-town vibe.”

And All Around

“You’d be astounded by the amount of waterfalls around the Upper Peninsula. Munising has a waterfalls map, which is just awesome.”

Day Trips

“You can reach Grand Marais on a paved road along the lakeshore, which is absolutely gorgeous. What should be a 45-minute drive can take a couple of hours because there

are so many little beaches and places to stop and check out, and the town itself is a lot of fun to explore.

“Marquette is an awesome college town, with lots of restaurants, bars, breweries and coffee shops to choose from, and it’s developed an amazing mountain biking scene.”

And Longer Trips

“You can keep going up to areas like Calumet and Houghton, and if you go to the top of Brockway Mountain you can look out over the whole Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It’s just an experience to be here.”

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Toany classic car enthusiast, Tri-Five is as known a phrase and cubic inches or horsepower.

To those on the outside, the expression refers to the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air automobiles, three cars that are arguably a high water mark in Chevrolet’s history.

Of those three, the 1955 and the 1957 are standouts. The 1955 featured Chevy’s first V-8, a six- cylinder engine and powerglide automatic transmission which earned the model the nickname “The Hot One.”

The 1957 Bel-Air also packed a V-8 engine, in addition to introducing the first engine to attain a 283 cubic inch engine that produced 283 horsepower—the first one horsepower per cubic inch. This feature along with the signature tailfins and twin

John Paradine may have purchased his for those reasons, but also for a few more nostalgic ones.

“I had one when I was kid,” he says while flipping through his phone to find just the right picture of his beauty. “I got it when I was 22 year-old. It took me 30 odd years to get one back.”

But when John purchased his project, it wasn’t nearly as nice to look at as it is today. If you could even call it a car when he got it.

Chevy when he came across a listing from a man in Brenkeridge in 2001. The man had gotten it from California where it had been sitting on a trailer for 13 years. A good classic car enthusiast knows that cars from the west coast are usually in good shape—out of the bitter cold and corroding salt which can cause damage to both the exterior and interior of a car.

When John picked up his ‘57 Chevy it consisted of two trailer loads and a pick-up bed full of pieces and parts.

“The car has 10,000 plus parts and every one of them has been repaired, replaced or refurbished,” John says, adding that when he brought the car home there was only one small rust spot on the driver’s side door.

Putting 10,000 plus pieces back together takes a long time and John spent the better part of nine years working evenings and weekends to bring this classic back to life. He did almost all the work himself, stating “then you know what you got.”

John completed work on the car in 2010. He stores it in the winter months and in the summer he takes it out to a couple car shows and sometimes a trip to Reading. He’s only put about 4,000 miles on the car he calls “Black Jack.” He says living on a dirt road means the conditions have to be just right to take it out for a spin.

“I’m particular about the way I do things. I don’t do anything substandard,” John says.

He says refurbishing the chrome was a timeconsuming task. The ‘57 Chevy Bel Air is known for its chrome on the grill, around the headlights and down the body. John took the time to refurbish every piece until it shone like new.

The interior received new upholstery, with one monir change. John was never a fan of the reddish leather trim on the seats, so with the help of Mike’s Upholstery, the trim was changed to black leather. In addition, the engine was professionally rebuilt by Tom Arnold, and John received help on the body work from Don McCordy.

This isn’t the first car John has restored and it is not going to be the last. He also refurbished a 1948 Ford pick up that he had for 30 years before selling it to a man in Oklahoma. Even six years later, he still gets calls from the man expressing his gratitude.

John’s newest project is a 1957 Ford F100 Styleside pick up that he’s had for about eight months. It may take John a few years to finish it, but if it turns out as beautiful as his 1957 Bel Air, when it’s done it will be showroom new.

New models. New features. Same passion.

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Make the most out of your days off. Michigan’s fee-free weekends give you access to some of the state’s most incredible natural resources.

Free Fishing Weekend

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All fishing license fees will be waived for all species of fish, both inland and on the Great Lakes. All fishing regulations still apply.

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