Sean Lehman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2023, he worked in various roles including at Griffin Claw Brewing Company and the United States Postal Service. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model complemented by access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and due diligence.

James Thorpe is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2005 in various capacities. He is the sole owner of Jim Thorpe LLC, a business managing cash flow and expenses. Thorpe holds leadership roles in local organizations, including Vice President of the Dearborn Library Foundation and President Elect of the Rotary Club of Dearborn, and contributes to the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Erik Bloomfield is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Dearborn, MI, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, previously working at Advisor Group and MassMutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Impact Arms, LLC, which facilitates NICS background checks and firearm transactions in compliance with federal law. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a variety of tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Julius Porter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax, Edward Jones, and Ohio National Life Insurance Company, among others. Porter also provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own firm, J.R. Financial Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ronald Rippon is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Flat Rock, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at Primerica Financial Services, Visteon, and Valeo. In addition to advisory services, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services using model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

Justin Maidlow is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Premier Financial Planning. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tiffany Long is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of advising, she has involvement in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jeanette Kowal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Protective Life, ProEquities, and Sunamerica Retirement Markets. She is currently affiliated with DFCU Financial Partners, a business related to her LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Nitish Kulkarni is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citizens Bank, and United Wholesale Mortgage. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kenneth Lundquist Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Sii and Cco Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an agent with Allen Wealth Strategies, focusing on smaller death benefit insurance cases and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party investment solutions to manage portfolios across a broad range of securities.

Donald Andrysiak is a financial professional at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2020, and previously held positions outside of finance, including roles in landscaping and golf club management. He is also associated with Economic Financial Services, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Thomas Tafelski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Detroit Sports Group/Elite Evaluators and a certified NFLPA contract advisor. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Steven Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Erica Sheridan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Sheridan serves as a board member of the Sanilac County Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Peter Nanasi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has translated a book titled *Love and Loss: Tales from Hungary* into English and made it available through print-on-demand. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Edward Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Smith serves as Rotary District Governor Nominee Designate for Rotary District 6400. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of financial products, combining advisory services with insurance offerings through an affiliated agency.

Norman Turfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Audra Debo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight controls, and its role in advisory services for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kim Crock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Flat Rock, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by third-party custody and trade execution services.

Daniel Byrd II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wyandotte, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018, following prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and National Planning Corporation. Byrd serves as a successor trustee for a discretionary trust based in Howell, Michigan. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, including pension plans and charitable organizations.