Ryan Plovie is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Kurtis Beethem is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series in Clarkston, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Thomas Forberg is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and located in Rochester, MI. He has been with Cambridge since 2025 and has experience working in various roles outside of finance, including positions at Dublin Square Pub and Bloomfield Hills Country Club. 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 provides a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals using multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Kristen Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Fairy Farms LLC, a limited liability company through which she sells handmade crafts and plants. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Sumner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation for 16 years and has operated Sumner & Associates since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, Sumner is involved in legal services through Sumner & Associates and engages in business activities related to real estate and tax planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management services supported by research and technology, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Craig Balter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in Rochester, Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Kaitlyn Vollbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, she held roles at Plastic Omnium and Kaplan, Mills, Katzman, Klein, and Koterba, PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

Justin Schueneman is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 credential and experience spanning several roles since 2019, including positions at Preferred Financial Partners and Equity Services, Inc. He is based in Troy, Michigan. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

David Harden is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he partners with clients to design goals-based financial strategies that align with their individual financial objectives. He has accumulated experience in the financial industry through various roles, including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2020, Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2016 to 2018, and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his professional career, David has interests that include bowling, cars, family activities, and golf.

Thomas Mahfet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zhang Financial, Plante Moran, Herbert Financial Group, Ascent Aerospace, Western Michigan University, and Emagine Entertainment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Bradley Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Thomas is also involved in life insurance and retirement planning through his role as a partner at Thomas Financial Company LLC and ownership of related LLCs. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors. The firm offers integrated advisory and brokerage services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment types.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the U.S. Naval Reserves, participating in monthly training and annual mobilization exercises. 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.

Matthew Tribul is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he has held leadership roles since 2014. In his current capacity, he develops, leads, and inspires professionals dedicated to assisting clients with their financial goals. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, he served as Assistant Branch Manager from 2012 to 2014 and as a Financial Consultant from 2003 to 2012. Over his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has gained extensive experience in financial consulting and branch management.

Rupinder Chawla is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Chawla worked at Bank of America for eight years. Chawla holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peter Ciavaglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester Hills, MI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in harness horse racing through an LLC that he solely manages. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by model portfolios and research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel since 2010. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and is based in Rochester, Michigan. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Elder Board at Rockpointe Community Church, providing spiritual direction and strategic guidance. Stifel serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and asset allocation guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Jeremy Wade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member and owner in several real estate entities managing commercial and rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Michael Genna is a CFA® charterholder currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2024. He has two years of prior experience at Huntington National Bank and has held roles in the hospitality and entertainment industries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mohanad Aabed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Alsumo LLC, where he is involved in an e-commerce retail business. Outside of finance, he has worked as a rideshare and food delivery driver. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Steven Bolek is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Detroit Sports Download LLC, a company focused on creating video content related to Detroit sports teams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.