Robert Craun is a CFP® and PFS™ with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. His career includes 15 years at Avantax Advisory Services and ownership of Craun Freeman & Associates, PC, where he is vice president and treasurer. He is also a director of the Craun Freeman Charitable Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and supervises over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Peter Samurkas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, where he has worked since 2022. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hantz Financial Services and positions at Oakland University and Michigan State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery and modeling tools to support client decision-making, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Danielle Ligon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2014. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Olivia Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Stanley Black and Decker, Inc and held various positions in public sector roles and retail organizations. She has been involved with Color Street, a direct sales company, since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Vincenzo Russo is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized guidance to clients, focusing on building trust and helping them pursue their financial goals through strategic planning. His services include retirement planning, investment guidance, asset consolidation strategies, and supporting clients in navigating financial decisions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Vincenzo's approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities and simplifying complex financial concepts into actionable plans. Outside of his professional work, Vincenzo's interests include basketball, boating, bowling, pickleball, and running.

Mikaila Mc Carthy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Blumark Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in disability income. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling techniques with algorithmic automation to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice.

Michael Burkhardt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Shelby Township, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999 and also works with Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Scherer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Waterford, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eunbee Suida is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Scottrade. She has been with Fidelity since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Michael Bisbikis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 credential. He has experience working at United Wholesale Mortgage and taught at both Northwood University and Lamphere High School prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Brian Vanhevel is a CFP® with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member at large on the Immanuel Lutheran Church council. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a variety of financial planning topics without implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with an optional managed-account program while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Robert Rowling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Commissioner for Michigan Sting Hockey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of investment adviser representatives and emphasizes matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jayson Fradenburg is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co, Ameriprise, LPL Financial, and several independent firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Daniel Bachmann is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Stony Pointe Homeowners Association and as a commissioner for the Rochester Planning Commission. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jason Muchortow is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has a history of involvement with multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and runs his own tax and accounting service companies, Muchortow & Associates LLC and Muchortow + Paperd Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he coaches the varsity girls basketball team at Utica High School and operates sports camps through his LLC, Puternic Koinonia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing over $256 billion in assets and supported by a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Robert Brunmeier is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Rochester, MI. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management, where he held various advisory roles. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of investment products on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Scott Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent 17 years at The Huntington Investment Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gregory Tarr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Washington, Michigan, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a non-variable insurance business in Romeo, Michigan. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Ligeski is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various affiliated firms since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Todd Shimshock is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Citizens Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Shimshock owns and operates a virtual golf simulator business and is involved in owning and coaching for a wrestling organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.