Michael Yaekle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Comcast and Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its roles in commodity pool operations, advisory services to registered investment companies, and the application of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Brandon Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach includes providing ongoing advice and guidance tailored to changing client needs, and he facilitates access to additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business resources through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Brandon spends time engaging in sports such as basketball and golf, enjoys music, and values spending time with his family. He enjoys activities like game nights and barbecues, as well as visiting parks and walking nature trails with his wife and two sons.

Samson Maxbauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Maxbauer is involved in a non-investment business entity, S.A.M. Advisory LLC. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Shannon Lipp is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Shannon partners with clients and their families to understand their financial goals, develop comprehensive financial plans, and provide guidance in creating personalized investment strategies. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Central Relationship Manager before transitioning to the role of Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Shannon worked as a Financial Consultant at HD Vest from 2015 to 2019.

Cameron Slicker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and has a background including roles at MAHLE Behr USA and Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Bradley Bastion is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Stifel Financial Corp, and Comerica Securities/Comerica Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jason Steele is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 after previously working as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual. Jason develops and provides customized strategies for complex financial situations, using an institutional approach to investment and risk management combined with a commitment to personal service. His expertise includes retirement income strategies, wealth transfer, trust and estate planning, philanthropic planning, and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Jason focuses on serving families, corporate executives, and small business owners, offering services such as corporate retirement plans and lending to small and mid-sized companies. His client specialties include college education planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and managing concentrated stock positions. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jason earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Western Michigan University. Outside of his professional work, Jason resides in New Baltimore with his two children, Brayden and Christian, and is active in coaching their hockey teams. His personal interests include baseball, boating, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with his family. He is also engaged in volunteering with community organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community participation.

Mark Sutherland is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

James Standish is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and CitiGroup Global Markets. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team located in Metro Detroit. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and brings over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. Angela focuses on serving multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' personal goals and priorities to create customized financial plans, with specialties including retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Angela holds an Associates in Business from Henry Ford College and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2014. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Angela is active in her community and volunteers with several organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War USA, an organization that uses creativity to foster positive change in areas affected by conflict. She is involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is connected with professional organizations including In Place of War, USA and Tec-Troit. Her philosophy centers on understanding life priorities beyond markets and returns, aiming to collaborate with clients to develop plans tailored to their families, goals, and aspirations. Angela welcomes conversations with a range of clients including retirees, those undergoing life changes like divorce, business owners, and individuals seeking financial guidance. She can be reached via phone at (313) 594.9227 or email at [email protected].

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Charles Rutan Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has owned and managed St. Clair Investment Advisors, LLC since 2005. Additionally, he is engaged in selling fixed insurance products including disability, annuities, life, prepaid legal, health, and long-term care coverage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Mary Cox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and a company called HOME-DISABILITY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Jeffrey Clements is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and DFCU Financial. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kristen Dunn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory work, she owns Kristen Dunn and Associates, LLC, which operates for Primerica business purposes and involves sales of non-investment home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for its investment models.

Blake Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Blake has been involved with Warriors Elite Lacrosse and operated Karcher Industries and Karcher Agency. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 53 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird conservation and environmental appreciation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Victor Doherty is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Victor has spent his entire professional career in the financial services industry, gaining experience through various market cycles. He works with a diverse group of clients including business owners, medical professionals, corporate executives, and retirees. His approach involves guiding clients thoughtfully and collaboratively to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP).