Thomas Tafelski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Detroit Sports Group/Elite Evaluators and a certified NFLPA contract advisor. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Gianna Cuda is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Erica Sheridan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Sheridan serves as a board member of the Sanilac County Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cory Essenburg is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Grosse Pointe, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jared Weinerman is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously held roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Shallcross Financial Planning, and Productive Edge, LLC. Outside of Osaic, he is involved with Impact Financial Planning, LLC, where he manages business operations and provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Peter Cain is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, Cain spent 18 years at Woodbury Financial. He is also involved as a partner and executive vice president at Great Lakes Financial Advisors Group, where he works on financial issues and supports company representatives. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and tools to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Lisa Hachigian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017, joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kyle Hecht is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Michigan Educational Credit Union, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and E*TRADE. Outside of advisory work, Hecht and his wife are involved in passive real estate investments and serve on their homeowners association board. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and alternative investment due diligence.

Arthur Mojares is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and SPC, among other firms. He serves as a board member of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and is involved in independent insurance through Mojares Capital Management LLC and Mojares Insurance Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Peter Nanasi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has translated a book titled *Love and Loss: Tales from Hungary* into English and made it available through print-on-demand. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Kenneth Vernon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed 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, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Chad Blackstone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and Rocket Mortgage/Quicken Loans. 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 under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Machus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of Machus Enterprises, Inc., assisting with administrative tasks related to family-owned property, and owns Machai Aviation, which holds an airplane. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Edward Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Smith serves as Rotary District Governor Nominee Designate for Rotary District 6400. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of financial products, combining advisory services with insurance offerings through an affiliated agency.

Norman Turfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Warezak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Kalamazoo College and worked within collegiate athletic departments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Martinez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jon Vigi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

De Andre Bell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a lawn maintenance business and performs as a percussion musician at Macedonia Baptist Church. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments within a highly integrated operational structure.

Daniel Byrd II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wyandotte, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018, following prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and National Planning Corporation. Byrd serves as a successor trustee for a discretionary trust based in Howell, 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, including pension plans and charitable organizations.