Nicole Morgia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Ann Escandon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management arm since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics. The firm offers planning as a one-time or ongoing service, separate from portfolio management, and supports integration with managed accounts through its WealthPlan billing option.

John Downey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Amy Niedzwiecki is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2020 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to her advisory career, she was an independent Amazon merchant from 2019 to 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment strategies.

Nathan Poplars is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and completed an internship at Michigan Financial Companies. Outside of his advisory roles, his work history includes various positions during and after his time at Michigan State University. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment portfolios.

Leonard Brunkey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Rochester, MI. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and with Keystone Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he provides services through Keystone Financial Services such as bookkeeping, estate planning preparation, and assisting with nursing home reviews. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with access to multiple platforms, custodians, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Alexander Sesi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he was employed by Amazon and operated a business called Vegas Party Shoppe. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in RD Capital Group, LLC, a real estate venture focused on property acquisition and management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and utilizing derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrea Gibson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Gibson has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2021 and previously at ITC Holdings for 10 years. Outside of advisory work, Gibson owns and operates Gibson Financial Group LLC, a business related to investment services formed specifically for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joseph Wietecha III is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lexington Financial since 1998 and joined LPL Financial in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, Joseph is a part owner of JAMAS, LLC, an entity that manages commercial office properties in Clinton Township, MI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Joe Cattaneo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. Prior to his current role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, and at Gregory J. Schwartz & Co. from 2017 to 2024. Joe approaches financial planning as a partnership, focusing on understanding what matters most to each client and maintaining open and collaborative communication. He works to co-create financial plans that are personal, clear, and built on trust. Outside of work, Joe enjoys boating, fitness, social events with friends, movies, and parenthood.

Melissa Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an advisory business through Bedrock Acquisitions LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Tomlinson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios for 16 years. Tomlinson also maintains an ongoing independent advisory practice and has involvement in insurance and fixed annuities outside of his advisory role. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed portfolio solutions.

Brendan Byrne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he spent four years at Wilson Chevrolet Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bradley Batur is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning approach supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Wendy Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. Wilson has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2001 and co-owns Southworth & Wilson Inc. in Troy, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Mark Lundquist is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in New Baltimore, MI. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 under management through a broad network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Madison Scarpelli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Her background also includes positions at BlackRock and the University of Michigan. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using diverse strategies and operational tools.

Matt Tallman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has over 10 years of experience in banking, investments, financial, and wealth planning. His role involves assisting clients and their families with retirement planning, investment strategy, and general investing to help pursue their financial goals. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, Matt worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he held positions as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2015 to 2017 and as a Personal Banker - Small Business Specialist at JPMorgan Chase from 2013 to 2015. He was born and raised in Michigan. Outside of his professional work, Matt has personal interests that include board games, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

Bishnu Dhar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Dhar is based in Troy, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Demark is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade with Morgan Stanley and four years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of Demark LLC, a business through which he manages certain non-investment activities. 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 plans and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.