John Cooper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Philip Maniaci is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked for 26 years. Based in Clinton Township, MI, he has maintained a consistent career at the firm since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small business crafting and selling handmade cutting boards. 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, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting while utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mark Frye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rochester, MI, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Spire Investment Partners, Waddell & Reed Inc, and various insurance carriers. Frye has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Saverino is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and is also a partner and owner of Pilot Financial Group LLC, a business formed in collaboration with fellow advisor Ralph Koss. Saverino has a background that includes working at Clear Channel since 2003. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

K. Jones is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Jones serves as treasurer for the Golf Cottage I Association condominium association in Lewiston, MI. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Jennifer Griffin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She is associated with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera since 2006 as well as ownership of Griffin Wealth Management & Tax, LLC since 2012. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Tax Manager at Marcum LLP, where she performs tax planning and preparation remotely. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to various investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Gurdeesh Singh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Meredith Atrasz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2017. Her professional background includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Her approach focuses on helping clients improve their financial situation by aligning their plans with their goals and personal preferences. Meredith emphasizes collaboration that involves candor, openness to new ideas, accountability, and action. She aims to build life-long relationships with clients and their families to educate and empower them to make informed financial decisions. Outside of her professional work, Meredith has interests in cooking and baking, music, parenthood, puzzles, traveling, and yoga.

Steven Andriola is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Tuesday Jr. House League, a sanctioned bowling league, where he reviews and audits league financials. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm employs a non-discretionary, research-driven approach focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Enders is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms including Cetera, Summit Financial Group, and J P Turner & Company Capital Management. He is involved with Michigan Financial Companies as a registered financial consultant, focusing on fixed annuities, securities sales, and investment advisory. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires, efficient frontier analysis, and rebalancing.

Robert Stockoski is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2018. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and PNC Wealth Management. He also holds a notary public designation as a minor outside activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various advisory strategies.

Beth Lappin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice centered on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Fred Kobler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and previously at Summit Financial Group Inc. Kobler is also the president and majority owner of United Tax Service Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and custodial relationships.

Gerald Purdy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years. He is also co-owner of Firma Financial Planning, an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Gongju Baek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Atomy America Inc. Since 2023, she has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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.

Susanne Kullen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wealth Strategies Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of BRSK Management, LLC, a property management business, with no active duties. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income, tax efficiency, and Social Security strategies.

Mark Ducharme is a financial advisor with Cetera in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025 and concurrently works with Innovative Financial Inc, where he serves as a financial professional and tax preparer. Ducharme is also president of Ducharme Financial Services Inc, an entity established for income tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program structures and custodial relationships.

Jeremy Coppola is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with an LLC performing general office and assembly tasks. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Abraham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Sigma Financial Corporation, Spectrum Financial Resources, United Planners' Financial Services, and Ameriprise. He is also involved in an independent insurance business he operates under his own name. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Van De Steene is a financial advisor at Stifel with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Finance Board Member at St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish in Armada, Michigan. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.