Maria Bongiovanni is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Aurora Securities and Concorde Investment Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for The Guiding Star Foundation, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed portfolio options and third-party managers.

Nisreen Kallabat Byrne is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Byrne is also a partial owner and silent partner in Crown Office Building, LLC, a commercial office space entity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Thomas Gray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Outside of advising, he owns Weekend Warrior LLC, which organizes endurance, health, and fitness events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves individuals with significant investable assets and delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Gary Wood is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over a decade with Avantax firms and has operated Wood and Associates Tax and Wealth Management, LLC since 1990, providing accounting and tax preparation services. He is also a managing member of Rochester Advisory Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor offering a multi-manager platform to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jessica Powell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and also operates AQuest Tax Solutions, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and Stonebridge Financial Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Karen Beaver Hitz is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has been advising clients since 2013. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bruce Township, Michigan. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Moceri is a financial advisor with Stifel in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as Past Commodore and an ex-official member of the Board of Directors of the North Star Sail Club. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Ricardo Armijo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Armijo is the owner of BRN Development, a business unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Allan Brunmeier is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of The Advisor's Resource Group, Inc., where he acts as an insurance agent and assists clients with estate planning and related services. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its large scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Thomas Forberg is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He is based in Rochester, MI, and has been in the industry since 2025. Outside of finance, he has worked in various roles including positions in hospitality and education. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers a variety of account platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Scott Sumner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation for 16 years and has operated Sumner & Associates since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved in legal services through Sumner & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Craig Balter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in Rochester, Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Justin Schueneman is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and experience at multiple firms since 2019. He previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and Preferred Financial Partners, and also has a background involving the University of Detroit Mercy. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of programs including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

David Harden is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he partners with clients to design goals-based financial strategies that align with their individual financial objectives. He has accumulated experience in the financial industry through various roles, including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2020, Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2016 to 2018, and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his professional career, David has interests that include bowling, cars, family activities, and golf.

Matthew Tribul is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he has held leadership roles since 2014. In his current capacity, he develops, leads, and inspires professionals dedicated to assisting clients with their financial goals. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, he served as Assistant Branch Manager from 2012 to 2014 and as a Financial Consultant from 2003 to 2012. Over his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has gained extensive experience in financial consulting and branch management.

Rupinder Chawla is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for eight years. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, utilizing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Peter Ciavaglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and carrying 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he manages VHF Racing, LLC, a harness race horse ownership LLC for which he is the sole member. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel since 2010. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and is based in Rochester, Michigan. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Elder Board at Rockpointe Community Church, providing spiritual direction and strategic guidance. Stifel serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and asset allocation guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Jeremy Wade is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member or owner in several real estate-related business activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Mohanad Aabed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various positions including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in e-commerce through an online retail business operating on Amazon and Etsy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of wealth advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.