Kathleen Warunek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an election poll worker and co-chairman for the City of Riverview, assisting with voter check-in and compliance with state voting guidelines. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Parker Piwinski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and United Wholesale Mortgage. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Orchards Golf Course. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations with research from its global teams to tailor financial plans. The firm distinguishes itself by integrating institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products and capital markets services.

Jaue Hwa Huang is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1991 and serves clients across 26 states, including national and global companies, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals. Her approach to wealth management focuses on listening to clients' needs and developing personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Utilizing investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America, she addresses various aspects of clients' financial lives. Jaue Hwa holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and master's degrees from Rutgers University and Central Michigan University. She has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to her professional work, Jaue Hwa is involved in community service, serving on the boards of the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra and the Salvation Army Great Lakes Division Executive and Advisory Boards. Her personal interests include music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jonathan Lybeck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. Outside of advising, he is involved in photography through his business, Jon Lybeck Photography, and is a partner in 7North Studios, LLC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with resources from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David McMillin is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at American Portfolios and Ambassador Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a church elder at Grace Church of Taylor. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and a variety of investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Ronald Stempin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience advising individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. He works with clients nationwide, with a primary focus in the Metro Detroit area. Ron takes a personalized approach to client relationships, customizing strategies by leveraging the firm's resources to meet unique financial goals across various market cycles. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. Ron has held leadership roles such as Sales Manager for the Merrill Detroit Metro Complex and employs a variety of investment approaches to tailor advice. Ron earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he also played college basketball. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he is involved in his community as a basketball coach and participates in activities including baseball, basketball, boating, football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family. Ron and his wife Rhoda reside in Harrison Township with their three children.

Bruce Chism is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a farmland leasing business as the sole member of Chism Acres, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement models, select third-party managers, or create custom strategies.

Clifton Pope II serves as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their individual financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Clifton provides guidance across areas such as general investing, retirement planning, and unexpected expenses, while also connecting clients with Bank of America specialists for services like banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. With a focus on personalized service, Clifton helps clients manage competing financial demands by defining goals and designing portfolio strategies to meet them. He offers ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients’ needs evolve. Clifton holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. He is affiliated with the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Joseph Dimauro is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of investment experience to his role. He specializes in serving high net worth business owners, affluent families, corporations, and institutions, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, executive compensation, and socially responsible investing. Since joining Merrill in 2017, Joseph has leveraged his extensive background from previous positions at Northern Trust, AllianceBernstein, and OppenheimerFunds to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals. Joseph holds both an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business. His professional designation includes Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Italian, he engages with the community through his involvement with organizations such as the Children's Foundation of Michigan, Grosse Pointe Academy, and the Pope Francis Center. Committed to understanding client priorities and the complexities of their lives, Joseph focuses on building financial frameworks that help clients live the best life possible with the resources they have available today. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, running marathons, skiing, and practicing yoga.

Robert Jacob is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles in consulting and accounting businesses, including serving as CEO of Direct Consulting One, LLC and president of REJ's Accounting and Tax Services Inc. Additionally, he serves as a scribe for the Knights of Columbus 4th degree assembly in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a range of program structures and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Alexander Bennett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Infinex Investments and Flagstar Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Mc Kinnie is a Certified Financial Planner® with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2014, including his current role at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes positions at Royal Alliance Associates, PNC Investments, and Sii. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, primarily serving clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Panagiotis Gargasoulas is a Wealth Management Advisor serving as the Merrill Resident Director. He leads the Pollard Gargasoulas Group, advising business owners and families to deliver customized investment portfolios and wealth management strategies. His work focuses on providing tailored financial solutions aligned with each client's unique ambitions. With a background in financial services, Panagiotis and his team specialize in areas including family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His expertise is supported by professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Panagiotis holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Beyond his professional role, he serves as Treasurer for the Grosse Pointe Artists Association and is involved with the Grosse Pointe Artists Association as well as the Grosse Pointe Farms / City Little League Baseball. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, football, horseback riding, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Wayne Phillips is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Phillips serves on several nonprofit boards, including the MCOD Scholarship Foundation and the Omega Historic Preservation Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

David Graham is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously held roles at Fifth Third Securities, Habitat for Humanity, and Spaulding for Children. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Prolific Life Properties LLC, a real estate rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors.

Douglas Householder is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill, where he has been since 2000. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Susan Boehmer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 1995 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zaman Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he creates Arabic-language videos on human development and personal lifestyle on YouTube. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Jeremy Witkowski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Fernando Aguirre De La Rosa is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Agia and VALIC Financial Advisors. He is also involved in a non-securities insurance product activity outside of his advisory role. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, using a delivery model that leverages LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.