Rachael Butler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Serra Group in Farmington Hills. She works closely with executives, pre-retirees, and business owners to provide clarity and structure during major financial transitions such as selling a business, stepping into retirement, or navigating a career change. Her approach begins with understanding clients' priorities, families, and legacies to create personalized plans aligned with their long-term goals. Rachael focuses on exit and pre-liquidity planning for business owners, retirement planning for pre-retirees and executives, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to develop seamless financial plans. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. A lifelong Michigander from Metro Detroit, Rachael is involved in professional organizations such as Inforum and Northridge Church, and community initiatives including Better Money Habits Ambassador, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Michigan Humane Society. She balances her professional work with personal interests like gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Thomas Welch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Brian Shindeldecker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Erin Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Christian Nieman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the finance committee of The Judson Center, a nonprofit organization focused on children and youth. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jonathan Mc Clain is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Luke Bageris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shawmut LLC for four years and has held positions outside the financial sector, including at Plum Hollow Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Jodi Goodhew is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked in education at Novi Woods Elementary and in retail at Kirklands. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a long-term rental property. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Finn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with event planning and operations at Tricia Finn Events, LLC, a family wedding and event planning business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Andrea Kean is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in rental property ownership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Makram Talia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He was previously with UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as an investor and partner in a real estate venture. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Melissa Marrero is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Bank One since 1997 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. 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 network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Calvin George is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he spent 11 years at Georgetown Wholesale LLC, where he was the sole proprietor and handled bookkeeping for a wholesale business selling items on Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Amanda Teremi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has also worked with Ballard Wealth Group and has prior experience in banking and retail. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using risk profiling and analytical tools tailored to client goals.

Thomas Halonen is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions from 2006 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jack Rosely is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Incorporated since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, Jack holds a real estate license at ICR Co. in Madison Heights. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Linda Laprad is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1999, serving in various capacities within the firm for over two decades. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains distinctive programs such as municipal and public-finance advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Amanda Kebbe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Amy Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Legacy Family Office and serves on the finance committee of St. James Catholic Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team that delivers data-driven, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Aaron Romain is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a member of the Kulhavi Team since 1998 and serves high net worth individuals and their families. Aaron specializes in portfolio management, retirement planning, Executive Stock Option Plans, and 529 planning, offering a personalized approach tailored to each client's financial objectives. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Aaron graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Beyond his professional role, he is a member of the organization Legatus and a founding member of 100 Businesses Who Care. Aaron resides in Plymouth with his wife Carla and their three children. His approach to wealth management emphasizes individualized strategies centered on building strong relationships with clients and their families. He is involved in the New Day Foundation for Families.