Khalia Coleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill, she held roles at Sotheby's International Realty, Corewell Hospital, eXp Realty, Brookstone Realtors, and Chase Bank. She is also a licensed real estate salesperson in Michigan. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Desmet is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2002. He is also a partner in The Lost Cause Investment Club, a private investment group he has been involved with for over 15 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, combining multiple portfolio management styles with in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Spencer Wood is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. He is also involved with Wood & Associates Tax and Wealth Management LLC, where he serves as a financial assistant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Peter Gibson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Over the past 10 years, he has focused on providing service and guidance in his clients' financial lives, emphasizing the development of personalized financial strategies that align with individual long-term goals. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Peter is a graduate of Wheaton College with degrees in Business Economics and Interpersonal Communication. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). In addition to his professional work, Peter is involved in community organizations such as Oakland Christian School, Pontiac Dream Center, and Woodside Bible Church. He contributes to career development and life skills programs, coaches basketball, and supports special needs initiatives. Outside of his advisory role, Peter enjoys activities including basketball, biking, golfing, hiking, hunting, music, reading, rock climbing, running marathons, and traveling.

Marlene Kaltz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. and Financial Resources Tax & Financial Consulting Services, Inc. She is also an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Barry Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Davison, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves as a varsity volleyball coach for Lapeer Community Schools. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory models and third-party managers, focusing on personalized client information, risk tolerance assessment, and a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Daniel Howard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Shelby Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Michael Muchortow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, Muchortow owns Muchortow & Associates LLC, where he prepares tax returns and provides accounting consultation for individuals and small business owners. He also serves as an elder on the board of Hope Community Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment programs through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Brandon Patrone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones, Michigan Financial Companies, and Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Guardian Life, specializing in disability income. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Mackinder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, following prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Mackinder is also an enrolled agent providing tax preparation and related services through Capstone Tax Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including advisory platforms with model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive advisor technology and a broad range of affiliated financial services.

Bruce French Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He also serves as a trustee or co-trustee for a trust in Oxford, Michigan, involving investment decisions and estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Demetral is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2008 and operates his practice through Christopher Patrick & Associates, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns and manages real estate through Christopher James Holding Company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses a range of analytical tools to support client goals, with notable offerings in municipal advisory services and employer-focused SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Joshua Wade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served with the Bruce Township Fire Department from 2009 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Roman Wasylyn is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He also serves as Vice President of Tax at The Cheesecake Factory, Inc., where he has worked since 2008, and is a board member of the Tax Executives Institute, advising on chapter activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures.

Nicholas Schummer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2012 to 2018 before joining Mass Mutual in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and owner of Boulder Gaming & Collectibles LLC, a retail business specializing in sales of gaming products and collectible cards. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools without discretionary authority over investments.

Scott Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and Flagstar Bank. Smith is based in Rochester, MI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

William Mawyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab in various capacities. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Rubenstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at L.M. Kohn & Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Cholagh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2015, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kathryn Antishin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 16 years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.