Scott Efrusy is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Cetera and Horizon Advisers since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Efrusy Financial Group LLC, focusing on expense management, and also works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program platforms, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

William Owens is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Huntington Woods, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Owens has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999 and is also the owner of Owens Wealth Management, LLC, where he serves as Branch Manager and Financial Advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network alongside specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Erica Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021. Prior to that, she was with Citizens Bank and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a wedding officiant business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and applies a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Patrick Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales for Medicare Supplement policies through American Insurance Group. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven and emphasizes access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products offered through affiliated entities.

Bradley Spindler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with True North Capital Management LLC and Horizon Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using multiple program structures and model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Karen Thompson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at UBS since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending programs.

Brendan Connelly is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc. based in Sterling Heights, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he was affiliated with Platinum Wealth Management Group and has multiple roles associated with Central Michigan University and TRSMI. Connelly is also an insurance resident producer, selling insurance products as a part-time activity. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset allocation and portfolio management tools, with access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Leila Aleyaseen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Stacy Celestini is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and has been with Merrill since 2001. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

John Daugherty is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2021. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and simulations.

Robert Shiner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Ohio National Financial Services, and Austin Manning Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and provides access to managed portfolios and third-party money managers.

James Zann is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services for five years and has been associated with Polk and Associates PLC since 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and various program structures.

Jennifer Vannatter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jacob Mcguckin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in life settlements through Afshar Group on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jordan Klunder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Zeeland Ace Hardware. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Erika Fitzhugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Fitzhugh Services, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, which targets individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Brayden Steele is an advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in various roles including at Pure Hockey and CSI Worldwide, where he is involved in a trade show business assisting companies with exhibit booth construction. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jerome Kulczycki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 22 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation to deliver tailored retirement-income advice, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Andrzej Mendela is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with the firm and its predecessors since 2012, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Mendela holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and is based in Troy, MI. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to provide diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation.

Paul Brent is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.