Christian Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise based in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and various positions outside the financial sector, including in rehabilitation and hospitality, alongside periods of full-time education. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael Jergens is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, his background includes roles at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Rocket Auto LLC. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Phoenix Garage LLC, an automotive restoration business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including planner-led wealth management and online advice, utilizing diversified model portfolios and a fiduciary approach under ERISA and DOL guidelines.

Tina Nguyen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS and operated Lexi Spa before joining Ameriprise. 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 and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Chrobak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gary Corona is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning and investment services through a structured advisory process.

Christopher Walsh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Walsh also serves as a city council member for Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and a range of investment strategies.

Megan Moloney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Treat Dreams, assisting in store operations and selling ice cream. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Bachira Murray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a catering business and co-owns a residential rental property listed on Airbnb. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on model asset allocations and an ESG eligibility framework.

Bryanne Kramer is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Clawson, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005, totaling 18 years at the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing retirement‑income planning using a combination of proprietary research, third‑party data, and algorithmic tools.

Lee Hart is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Hart serves on the board of directors for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering comprehensive written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement advice while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Matthew Davis is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2006. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and is based in Troy, Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, Davis sells fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning services, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Jennings is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Development for Homes for Autism, where he oversees fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers.

Jack Zade is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including North American Financial Services, Cambridge Investment Research, and Fox Chase Capital Partners. Outside of finance, he was involved with C.J. Barrymore's Entertainment from 2012 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within a framework that includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Blake is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, following a 21-year tenure at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he served as a Michigan Soccer Referee from 2019 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, as well as ESG considerations, supported by centralized due diligence and a range of affiliated investment-management services.

Jerad Laparl is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jhfn Sii for seven years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Laparl manages an LLC focused on employee oversight for a storage company. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, high-net-worth, and non-high-net-worth investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach involves model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with multiple program options such as Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Rebecca Gieseking is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan affiliated firms since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its investment process and offers access to a broad range of strategies, including those with ESG criteria.

William Roberts is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Roberts serves on the board of a local church and participates on the board of a Salvation Army camp, providing guidance on business matters without compensation. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party managers and programs tailored to client risk profiles and needs.

Stacey Pressel is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and goals, while delivering customer service. Her career at Fidelity Investments began in 2009 as a Financial Representative. She then served as a Relationship Manager from 2012 to 2021 before assuming her current position. This progression reflects her experience within wealth management and client relationship roles.

Todd Green is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm emphasizes managed accounts and uses algorithmic automation overseen by a specialized committee to generate tailored retirement income plans.

Amy Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models to assist in developing personalized plans.