Matthew O'Brien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Farmington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at MacLean Fogg and Master Automatic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rachel Freyre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Bank and Key Bank prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in property management as an owner of a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Angela Braswell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience as a homemaker and is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is an institutional firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Austin Mallery is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Secure Financial Corp and Ventura Oaks Ventures, among other roles. Outside of advisory work, he owns Very Good Financial and Tax Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Carson Mamo is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Financial Architects, Inc. and operated a landscaping business, Mamo's Landscape Solutions, from 2023 to 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and the option to combine planning with managed accounts through its WealthPlan program.

Victor Harris is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sigma Financial Corp and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Aqua Tots Swim Schools for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and has over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Thomas Valade III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Orchards Architectural Review Committee, a neighborhood committee that reviews exterior modification plans. 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 written retirement-income recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Schmidt is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Cetera Advisor Networks, and managing his own financial planning firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven investment options.

Jeffrey Husak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, with prior roles at OSAIC, Fsc Securities Corp, and Next Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner at The Wealth Advantage Group, where he oversees client accounts and daily operations, and also acts as an insurance agent offering life insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various model portfolios.

Thomas Julien is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and First Financial Strategies. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Ross Ainley is a ChFC® with 46 years of industry experience. He joined OSAIC in 2025 after 27 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Ainley is also engaged as an agent offering fixed insurance products and premium financing through Ainley Financial Group. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm delivers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Dan Mihaescu is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mihaescu serves on the Board of Directors for Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and performs as an opera singer. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Steven Schrader is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1997. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

James Gasparotto is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a teacher and speaker on financial services topics, particularly in the insurance industry. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and employs various investment tools and third-party programs to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Colin Slater is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Northville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for seven years and has been associated with Bruce Slater and Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-treasurer for the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where he assists with financial recordkeeping. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios consisting of various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brian Werth is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, MGM Grand Detroit, and Faisah Farms LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Belleville, Michigan. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yazdi Mistry is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Mistry serves as treasurer and board member of The Kiefer Foundation and volunteers as a board member for the Encore Musical Theatre Company, supporting charitable and cultural organizations in his community. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Xavier Scott is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, and United Wholesale Mortgage. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative planning engagements.

Stacey Galloway is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Jeanette Clinton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wyandotte, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked nearly two decades at Magni Industries and spent a year in homemaking. 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, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.