Patricia Kresmery is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is the general partner and managing member of EJS Closet LLC, a business selling estate jewelry online. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Holly Macdonald is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her background includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., CIA Financial Group, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of advising, she is a notary and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Tonya Hutchison is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, TD Ameritrade, and Huntington Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved in real estate through ownership and partnership in multiple real estate entities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mitchell Benson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI since 2020. He previously worked within Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brian Solomon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for eight years each, followed by eight years at JPM Chase. He also holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is employed by Comerica Bank as a private banker referring business. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

Mason Gorris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is also involved in educational activities, serving as a public speaker and presenter for investment-related seminars. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors, and a variety of portfolio management options.

Terry Roth is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering customized financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management options and affiliated research.

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.

Cleaton Lindsey III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Grabiel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Lau & Lau Associates since 2012. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 deliver written recommendations within collaborative, annual engagements.

Robert Craun is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related firms for over two decades. He is also a 50% owner, Vice President, and Treasurer of Craun Freeman & Associates, PC, a firm providing accounting and tax preparation services, and serves as a director of the Craun Freeman Charitable Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Peter Samurkas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Rochester, MI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Hantz Financial Services and held positions at Oakland University and Michigan State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Danielle Ligon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2014. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Olivia Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Stanley Black and Decker, Inc and held various positions in public sector roles and retail organizations. She has been involved with Color Street, a direct sales company, since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark O'Donnell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has concentrated on developing long-term relationships and assisting clients with various aspects of their financial lives. Mark provides a broad array of services, including portfolio development, 529 college investing plans, home mortgages, home equity lines of credit, securities-based loans, commercial loans, retirement plans, tax minimization strategies, and asset preservation with an emphasis on annuities to help secure retirement income. In his role as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages discretionary custom investment strategies and selects from Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in General Studies from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Wayne State University in Detroit. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and holds Merrill’s internal titles of Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor. His professional credentials include Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, life insurance licensing, and mortgage loan originator licensing (NMLS ID 535537). Residing in Birmingham, Michigan, Mark lives with his wife Barbara and their sons, Connor and Liam. He participates in community activities such as volunteering and is involved with organizations including the Pierce Elementary PTA in Birmingham and local initiatives like the Boy Scouts and baseball.

Domenico Consiglio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Securities America, Inc., Ohio National, and Cherokee Insurance. Consiglio is also a licensed life insurance agent, selling term and permanent policies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios that may include a range of securities and alternative investments.

Dorina Ziba is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to this role, she served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity, she worked as a Private Banker at Credit Union One from 2019 to 2020. In her work, Dorina focuses on understanding her clients' top priorities, preferences, and values to present options that align with their unique financial goals. She aims to ensure that each client gains clarity and confidence in their overall financial plan. Outside of her professional life, Dorina enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in fitness activities, and traveling.

Timothy Kopchick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of KCO Financial Services, which provides tax planning and preparation, and serves as president of Kopchick & Company, P.C., a CPA firm with a focus on small business accounting and tax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.