Emma Goodman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, she worked at Comerica Bank for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a tabulator for the Michigan Color Guard Circuit, an indoor color guard marching activity. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Mark Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates the Karcher Agency Inc., focusing on life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Ashley Gajda is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, including municipal advisory and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Kenneth Szczypka is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2021, following prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and M&S Financial. He is also a CPA and co-owner of Myler & Szczypka PC, an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mark Scofield II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several family investment entities and occasionally participates in decision-making related to commercial property leasing. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Reid is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent a decade at First Allied Securities and Advisory Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Jonathan Solace is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2020. Prior to joining UBS, he was with Ally Financial from 2015 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Mell is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union for over two decades and CUSO Financial Services, LP for 21 years. LPL Financial is an 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Austin Carlson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Dearborn, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions in retail and service industries and attendance at the University of North Dakota. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing investment research and algorithmic tools within a defined asset and product framework.

Samantha Granata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2019, she worked at ATS Advisors and Henry Ford College. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Jim Thorpe LLC, where she manages various office operations and client service activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

David Dulude is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked for Crown Capital Securities, L.P. for 24 years. He also provides tax preparation services, working in this capacity since 1983. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jason Welch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and has been involved with WWK Investments, Inc. and WWK Advisors, LLC since 1997 and 2010, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Wright is a financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Osaic since 2018, following 12 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Insignia Financial Company and holds board positions with Open Door Community Outreach and the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad array of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports legacy platform programs while maintaining multiple commercial arrangements and advisor transition initiatives.

Keegan Mistry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Garry Penta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Russell Bisinger is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative II from 2022 to 2023 and Investment Solutions Representative I from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Russell worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2021. Russell holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, demonstrating his qualifications to provide insurance-related financial advice. He focuses on helping clients achieve their unique financial goals through tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Russell enjoys spending time with friends and attending social events. He also has interests in hiking, traveling, and caring for pets.

Quinten Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., G4S Secure Solutions, and Wireless Revolution of Sprint. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leonard Ligotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

David Spirl is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is a member of the investment committee for the Western Wayne County Conservation Association, where he reviews the club’s investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 advisors, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Binder is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for multiple family and non-family trusts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model utilizing third-party asset managers and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.