James Rinella is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Airliner, a bar and restaurant in Iowa City, IA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Keessen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Belmont, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. His other business activities include writing fixed annuity and life insurance products through various companies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Carrabbio is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients through The BRC Group to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at meeting their unique lifestyle, retirement, family, and multi-generational goals. Mark integrates customized investment solutions with insights from BofA Global Research and Merrill’s resources to address each client’s comprehensive financial picture. He also emphasizes a fiduciary approach, adhering to a commitment to place clients' interests first. Mark's expertise encompasses executive compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His education includes an MBA from Lawrence Technological University, a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, and accredited certificate programs from the College for Financial Planning and Yale University. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in community activities with organizations such as Detroit Public TV and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. His personal interests include photography, tennis, and traveling.

Julia Rahman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Ulta Beauty. Rahman has also been involved with the Michigan State University Multicultural Business Program. 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 retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Chartier is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Troy, MI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he held roles at Skymint Brands and has additional work experience in hospitality and retail sectors. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including model portfolios and discretionary management, delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Oswald is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, currently serving in Lyon Township, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Greenspring Leasing LLC, which leases office space for Ameriprise Financial franchise practices. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Moceri is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Moceri Group of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, entrepreneurs, and business owners who seek personalized wealth management strategies that address the complexities of significant wealth. His approach combines disciplined investment management with detailed planning for preserving, growing, and transferring wealth. Matthew leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to help clients navigate liquidity events and structure multigenerational wealth plans. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor’s degree from Tiffin University. Matthew is committed to working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He also participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Matthew’s interests include cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, soccer, and traveling.

Eric Walby is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their unique financial needs and assists in building financial plans tailored to their short and long-term goals. He emphasizes forming strong partnerships based on trust and education, maintaining open communication to adapt strategies as clients' lives change. Eric's professional experience includes serving as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, a Relationship Manager and Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments between 2022 and 2024, as well as roles at Equitable Advisors and PFS Investments earlier in his career. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in gardening, golf, pets, skiing, and volunteering.

Alyssa Daher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at GLP Financial Group, Friedman Commercial Real Estate, and Wayne State University. Outside of advising, she has experience in the food industry, having worked for six years at Sweet Dreams Bakery. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

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.

Russell Price is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Scott Lagocki is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Tek Wiegert. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various proprietary and third-party programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to suitable investment models and managers, offering services that include ERISA fiduciary support and access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

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.

Nina Jackson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2020, she worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including co-owning BoxxBaby, a subscription-based infant and toddler clothing business, and ProperGirl, a digital lifestyle guide for women. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

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.

Tyler Belanger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in West Bloomfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance and Cerity Partners, as well as entrepreneurial activities with Makeshift LLC and Squeaky Shine Car Wash. He also has a background working with Michigan State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, delivering tailored recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

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.

John Kozole is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1997. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

James Bochenek is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to that, he worked for over three decades at Scripter and Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary public serving clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.