Monnencia Riley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several community boards, including the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Village of East Harbor assisted living community, and the finance committee for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, among others. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written recommendations on various financial topics without implementation. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

David Dimusto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 10 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Jennifer Terrano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Macomb, MI, with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise for ten years. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Darryl Walker is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held positions such as Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2022 to 2024, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade between 2019 and 2024, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan from 2016 to 2019, and Financial Consultant roles at Thrivent Financial and Northstar Financial earlier in his career. Throughout his career, Darryl has focused on helping clients and families develop tailored plans to pursue their financial goals. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and integrity and works collaboratively with clients to create plans that are aligned with their unique situations. Outside of his professional work, Darryl has interests in baseball and family activities.

Paul Moceri is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America, N.A. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.

Edward Eshleman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monroe, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a coach at Aerial Express Gymnastics and Dance, a small business providing training in gymnastics and dance. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Valerie Olsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 license and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked for over two decades at Genesys Ascension Imaging as an X-ray and mammography technician. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Emir Bajrovic is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a comprehensive investment research process.

Brooke Crane Acre is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Sii Investments, OSAIC Services, Inc., and Park Place Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she owns several businesses including Wealth Reimagined Group and MyLTC123, which focuses on assisting clients with long-term care. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Zackary Thalgott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Securities America, Inc., Pacer Financial, Inc., and Producer's Choice Network. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with accounting and general business operations for a tax and accounting business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization, discretionary and advisor-managed strategies, and access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Michael Clark is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career with the company in 2015 and has held several roles, including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Service Associate, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. He assumed his current position in 2023. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Michael focuses on building client relationships founded on trust and understanding. He emphasizes collaboration to develop and implement financial plans tailored to each client's goals and definition of success.

Craig Bastuba is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including prior service at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lakeshore Benefit Group Inc. and is involved in property management and real estate through roles at Lok Properties LLC and AT Aspen LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s advice process involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment models or discretionary managers, utilizing various third-party advisory programs and services.

Richard Gregor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of advising, he provides tax consulting services as a CPA and participates in competitive bowling tournaments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and a variety of asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory platforms for many client portfolios.

Will Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their financial goals. He is committed to expanding access to financial guidance and supports his clients through thoughtful, values-aligned planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Will worked as a Securities Trader at Plante Moran from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Securities Operations Associate at FIS from 2020 to 2021. This experience has provided him with a solid foundation in securities trading and operations. Outside of his professional work, Will has personal interests in fitness, music, and reading.

Michael Knittel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009, currently based in Troy, MI. 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 tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Phillips is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities dating back to 2007. Phillips also has experience with Lifelong Advocacy Inc., where he worked from 2012 to 2020. 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 research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Michael Busse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Austin Peay State University. 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 range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Kelly Tucker is a financial advisor at Osaic with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously with Securities America, Inc., Securities America Advisors, CoreCap Advisors, and Hakim Financial. Tucker is also a licensed insurance agent and owns an advisory business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across a range of investment programs.

Steven Guglielmetti is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 21 years and has operated First Financial Planners since 2000. Guglielmetti holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management through a large network of advisors, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial products.

Stephen Bratta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 2006 and is also a co-owner of a consulting business, Advisor Legacy, and owner of Bedrock Acquisitions, LLC, which is used for practice acquisitions. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.