Jeffrey Manzella is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2018. He has held previous roles at Signator Investors Inc from 2009 to 2018 and leads 30,000 FT Wealth Management, where he serves as president. Manzella’s business activities include sales and marketing of securities, investment advisory, and fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Victor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mount Clemens, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked in the automotive industry for over a decade with Jim Riehl's Friendly Automotive and Golling Automotive Inc. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Lauren Bayless is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Richmond, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, St. Clair County Community College, and McLaren Port Huron. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Stephen Nofs is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is co-founder of the Nofs Oprinski Group and serves as its lead investment strategist. Stephen specializes in providing wealth management strategies for uniquely successful families, business owners, physicians, and non-profit organizations. He collaborates closely with research analysts and portfolio managers to offer investment guidance based on strategic and tactical asset allocation and portfolio construction, supported by the group's Goals-Based Investing approach. Stephen attended Eastern Michigan University on a full athletic scholarship for football and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He later worked in various roles within the Department of Justice for ten years, receiving recognition such as Officer/Agent of the Year in 1991. He subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix before joining Merrill Lynch in 2000. From 2006 to 2021, he served as Resident Director of the Clinton Township Merrill Branch. Stephen holds multiple professional credentials including Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™). He also maintains various FINRA registrations and life insurance licenses. Outside of his professional career, Stephen enjoys boating, football, music, reading, running, traveling, and spending time with his two children.

Roger Betcher Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Securities America Advisors, The O. N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. He is the founder and president of Meagan's Way, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on integrated portfolio construction and access to third-party money management solutions.

Ashlyn Klaski is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including positions at Garber Buick Company, Gateway Financial Services, and Perani's Hockey World. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Hasse is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with additional experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Alati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Washington Township, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Plante Moran for five years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jeffrey Lovett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Securities, Inc. and Nationwide Insurance Company, where he worked for two decades, as well as six years at cfd Investments, Inc. He is also involved in several business entities related to tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management backed by in-house and third-party research.

Andrew Covic is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and Equitable Advisors. Covic is also involved with Christian Financial Credit Union in an investment-related capacity. 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 advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Shawn Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonac, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and advisory services under a fiduciary standard. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Stiekes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Stiekes has also been involved with Pfs University since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Faith Baptist Church of Warren. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Thomas Trudel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and over a decade of prior experience in various industries, including roles at Purem Novi, Inc., AJM Packaging, Tenneco, and Brose North America, Inc. He 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Jankauskas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Macomb, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Pinewood Estates Home Owners Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Gerald Shiner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2023 and has concurrently worked at SagePoint Financial since 2015. Shiner also serves as Director of Retirement Services at Michigan Planners, a corporation focusing on company benefits where he consults on employee benefit plans. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Matt Rizor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at General Motors for 24 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robert Hein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Utica, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hein is involved with RH3 Consulting Inc., a non-investment-related business entity, and he also provides tax preparation and accounting services through Qolity Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Daniel Heppler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for The Salvation Army’s Mt. Clemens office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kent Chesney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Elle Homes LLC, a residential home construction general contracting business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Eric Hermes is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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.