Alicia Schonberger is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include ten years at Fidelity Investments and earlier positions at Banc of America Investment Services, Ameriprise Advisor Services, and Choreo, LLC. She is involved in divorce financial planning through Lylac Divorce Solutions, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and substantial discretionary assets under management.

Phillip Brancato is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Clair Shores, MI, where he has worked since 2023, following prior roles within Wells Fargo entities dating back to 2009. He also operates a sole proprietorship as a financial advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, with advisory engagements typically performed on a discrete basis.

Thaddeus Vannice II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors for Elder Law of Michigan and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver non-discretionary recommendations tailored to clients’ financial situations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Natalie Tite is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to that, she was associated with McFawn Financial Services Group LLC and Raymond Jamwes Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Tite Wheels, LLC, an automotive and transportation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Austin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Wise is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SII Investments. In addition to his advisory work, Wise teaches the investments course in the CFP Program at Oakland University and serves as Vice President of Advanced Planning Educational Group, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party management solutions to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Bradley Fischer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 1997 and is also associated with Trygreen Chemlann, where he has been active since 1989. Fischer serves as a trustee for a revocable trust and sells non-variable insurance products through Aflac. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Carrie Syrett is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Citizens Bank. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is the organizer of Motor City Frenchies LLC, a French Bulldog adoption, grooming, and rescue business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and non-securities products through affiliated entities.

Zachary Conforti is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at Aflac Insurance Company and has a background that includes academic involvement at Wayne State University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, emphasizing personalized client assessment and program matching without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Joseph Youngblood is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Grosse Pointe, MI, he specializes in personalized wealth management strategies that address client priorities such as divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Joseph integrates market insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Joseph brings a diverse professional background, including six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force. During his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Detroit Mercy. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Continuing a family legacy in finance, Joseph and his father operate the family business, following his grandfather’s start with Merrill in 1968. In addition to his advisory work, Joseph is involved in community initiatives such as Adopt a Highway, Pope Francis Warming Center, Gleaners Food Bank, and the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. He enjoys outdoor activities including camping, hunting, photography, scuba diving, skiing, and woodworking. Joseph lives in Grosse Pointe with his wife and two dogs and values spending time with family and clients in both professional and personal settings.

Ryan Armstrong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Midwest Financial Advisors since 2006 and Merrill in 2005. Armstrong also serves as vice president of Midwest Financial Advisors, where he provides insurance services in addition to investment advice. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple platforms, combining a complex corporate structure with diverse service arrangements.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Clark holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Gregory Sheldon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has also served with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a successor trustee in a trust-related capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools aimed at modeling financial outcomes.

Donovan Strong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Thrivent Financial and Quest Diagnostics prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Shaun Hampton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Gross Pointe, MI. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton is involved in coaching girls' lacrosse and golf at the high school level and serves on the board of directors for the Lochmoor Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Nabil Shurafa is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Hantz Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Shurafa volunteers with the SIFMA Foundation teaching children about financial concepts and investing, and he serves on the board of directors for Friends of Detroit Rowing, a charitable foundation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of solutions including discretionary management, fee-based planning, and distribution of alternative investment products.

Bruce Greening is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Center For Wealth Planning Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he is managing director of Kenwood Capital Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Michael Justin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial in Troy, MI, where he has worked since 2009. He operates a DBA, Stratmore Financial Group, as part of his other business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Lehman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2023, he worked in various roles including at Griffin Claw Brewing Company and the United States Postal Service. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model complemented by access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and due diligence.

Jordan Hewitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Hewitt worked at PwC Consulting Australia for four years and held roles at the Department of Treasury and Finance in South Australia as well as the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without offering individual security recommendations in standalone plans.