Sean Johnson is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he provides financial guidance and wealth management strategies to high net worth individuals and organizations. He joined GSJ & Associates with Merrill in 2015 to enhance the services and strategies offered to clients, focusing on goals-based wealth management and strategic asset allocation. Sean holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College. Sean's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Sean is an Eagle Scout and values his role as a father and husband. His personal interests include camping, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, photography, singing, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking. He emphasizes a disciplined and personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to help clients build a roadmap to achieve their individual goals across different stages of life.

Jessica Nuhaj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, she worked at Equitable Advisors and is involved in operating Farmers Café 1 LLC, a business she has owned since 2017. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Ludlow is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1997 and is a member of the Huntsman Ludlow Group, where he participates in the Wealth Management Strategy Committee and manages trading activities for the group. Mr. Ludlow’s expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Economics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation earned in 2004, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional career, Matthew Ludlow resides in Grosse Pointe Woods with his wife and three children. He serves as the Den Leader for his youngest son’s Cub Scout Pack and enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Bradford De Spelder is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services encompass areas such as general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. Additionally, he facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Bradford holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to help individuals uncover what matters most to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

William Stemzynski is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Meritor Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns W & E Construction & Design LLC, a business intended for house flipping as a hobby, though he currently does not actively operate it. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Andrew Kinunen is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Hantz Financial Services for 12 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Kinunen assists with client meeting preparations and administrative tasks as a registered assistant at REDSKY Financial LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing advanced asset-allocation tools and providing access to a range of investment options and third-party money managers.

Davis Graham is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting clients with college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He applies his experience to help clients create personalized financial plans that align with their unique ambitions and priorities. Davis earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. As a Wayne State Baseball alumnus and a member of GSJ and Associates, which has over 80 years of market experience, he focuses on helping clients achieve financial freedom by accomplishing short-term goals while planning for retirement. Born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Davis is committed to supporting his community in maintaining their desired lifestyle. Outside of his professional work, Davis enjoys spending time with his dog Bailey and watching sports. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, and pickleball.

John Serb II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of two companies involved in property holding and consulting. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and has a notable national presence with over 23,000 financial advisors.

Darrel Quinn is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Richard Gagliano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with business owners, retirees, and corporate leaders to develop tax-efficient wealth strategies, personalized retirement planning, and disciplined portfolio management. He focuses on creating customized, goals-based financial plans that integrate cash flow, investments, taxes, and legacy priorities. Richard's expertise includes college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He collaborates closely with clients to coordinate income, equity, investment management, and long-term planning into a cohesive framework aimed at reducing tax exposure and concentration risks while aligning retirement assets for greater flexibility. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast University and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Richard enjoys adventure sports, biking, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Hawk is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver in a part-time capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Stanley Pittman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Inkster, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas Kalis is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Trenton, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates for 19 years and FSC Securities Corp for five years. In addition to his advisory work, Kalis serves as an insurance agent solicitor, providing long-term care, life insurance, and annuity products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party managed account solutions.

Elizabeth Anderson is a Series 66–designated financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Hantz Financial Services and has a background that includes roles at Henry Ford, CQC, Wayne State University, VIP, and Woodhaven High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across various planning topics. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan program while maintaining separate service structures.

William Bynum is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Trenton, Michigan. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate business ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, employing a research-driven and algorithm-supported approach to retirement income recommendations.

Peace Little is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, they served in the United States Army and held teaching positions at Dearborn Advanced Technology Academy and Grand River Academy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Vonda Grant is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2012. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Wyandotte, MI. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Philip Sloan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he performs occasionally as a member of an oldies band called The Magic Moments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses that support client decision-making.

Marc Ganop is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Riverview, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. for 21 years each. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by various advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Honesty Clark is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, bringing experience from over a decade in the corporate sector, including roles at Tenneco Inc. and Yazaki North America Inc. Clark has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.