David Vera is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Troy, MI since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved with Charles Schwab bank and Charles Schwab over the past 12 years. Vera is a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, participating in community outreach and fundraising activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Nancy Papo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Ameriprise. She also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in a non-investment capacity, hearing arbitration cases and deciding outcomes based on evidence. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Peter Andrew is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in Troy, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and also has a role with FCA, US LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory duties, Andrew serves on the advisory board of Jeep Jamboree USA, participating in business decisions and client engagement activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs through a large network, with capabilities in municipal and public finance and specialized offerings like SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Cayen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Cayen is the owner of Cayen Financial Services LLC and Ohana Wealth Advisory, and he also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a variety of proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Sammy Amine is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, having previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Amine has provided financial advisory services covering bank clients under the Ameriprise umbrella. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charities, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and research support, including municipal advisory and employer consulting services.

Maria Victoria Fought is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. She is involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Grant Cobb is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Axa Advisors, Prudential, Cushman & Wakefield, and Bordine's Nursery. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, 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 offers a range of advisory models through Investment Adviser Representatives, third-party managers, and affiliated asset managers, emphasizing fiduciary services and diverse investment options.

Parker Piwinski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Detroit, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles across financial services and education since 2015, including positions at Morgan Stanley, United Wholesale Mortgage, and multiple educational institutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Scarfone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spartan Wealth Management and Kaufman Financial, as well as involvement with Seven Blessings, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a model-based approach using both proprietary and third-party strategies and offers fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Karl Heusinkveld is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Comerica Bank, Jackson Dawson, and Nextek West Inc. He has also held roles outside of finance, including work with Faith in Public Life and extended travel. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Multhaupt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Daniel Wirtanen Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Benjamin Topping is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a live broadcaster and commentator for RIW Hobbies and Games and serves as a board member for the Yale Club of Michigan. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services.

Shane Wummel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at SGW Holdings, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lori Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Snider Financial and Freedman & Goldberg, CPA's. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a variety of advisory programs.

Sara Uh is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Troy, MI. She has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2016, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2018 to the present. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Luke Krupp is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, Krupp held positions at Shipt, Threshold (DTE Sales), and Uncommon Consulting Group. He is also the owner of Krupp Painting, a small painting business he has operated since 2019. 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 its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party and proprietary programs and offering ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Alyssa Flevaris is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Alyssa worked at Financial Independence, LLC and has experience in the education sector at Michigan State University and Schoolcraft College. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a waitress at Highland House Restaurant. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and advisory models, focusing on aligning client risk tolerance with appropriate investment strategies.

Dana Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Thistlethwaite is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes using firm-approved tools and modeled outcome simulations.