Jesse Parsley Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including AXA Advisors LLC, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and PNC Investments before joining Merrill in 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Lisa Hite is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canton, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and has been with Community Financial Credit Union in some capacity since 2001. 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 investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Rivaldo Tobia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and eMortgageFunding LLC. 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 to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jake Sehoyan is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, DoorDash, Tiffany & Co., Hermes of Paris, Jacobs Media/Jacapps, Carhartt, and Wayne State University. He is also a Notary Public with the Michigan Department of State. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Smith is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial insight, guidance, and management to individuals, families, and businesses nationwide, focusing on advanced planning and portfolio allocation. His expertise includes advanced financial strategies involving individual stocks, indices, market linked notes, and alternative investments. Richard's team helps clients navigate volatile markets and plan for retirement, college education, and tax minimization among other areas. Richard began his career in financial services in 2008, motivated by a passion for working with small business owners. Before entering the industry, he earned bachelor's degrees from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business and School of Communication. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Richard also maintains licenses as a residential and commercial mortgage loan originator and REALTOR®. Residing in Grosse Pointe Farms with his wife and two daughters, Richard is actively involved in his community. He serves on the Grosse Pointe Farms Parks & Harbor Committee, is an active member of the Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club board, and previously coached varsity baseball at Grosse Pointe South High School. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, music, and traveling with his family.

Alfonzo Credit is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, The Huntington Investment Company, and Citizens Securities Inc. He is involved with DFCU Financial Partners, an investment-related business associated with his LPL practice. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by a large network of advisors and various operational tools.

Scott Lowery is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Lowery has been with Raymond James Financial since 2002 and also owns an accounting practice, Scott Lowery, CPA, PC. He serves as Treasurer and board member of the Northville Historical Society. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals across its extensive advisor network.

Jonathan Saffiedine is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plymouth, MI, where he has worked since 2012. He has 14 years of industry experience and has also been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may include an ESG eligibility framework.

William Neef is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and previously worked at Berline from 2016 to 2025. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Joy Ryan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with advisors like Ryan.

Ellaina Dibenedetto is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is part of the Carmody-Turner Group, which provides customized wealth management and planning strategies to select clients, families, and organizations across the United States. The team focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them, offering personalized service combined with the investment insights of Merrill and banking convenience of Bank of America. Clients typically served include physicians, serial entrepreneurs, college coaches, small business owners, executives, and other high-net-worth individuals and their families. The group works with clients face-to-face or virtually, depending on geographical and time constraints, to develop individualized plans aimed at achieving clients' financial goals with an emphasis on balancing risk and long-term success. Ellaina holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Western Illinois University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. She actively contributes to the community through involvement with the Western Illinois University Foundation Board, Father's and Families Support Center, and the United Way Charmaine Chapman Society, and coaches youth sports within the Parkway West and Parkway-Rockwood school districts.

Dylan Furlong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Leads Generate Sales, and he spent nearly two decades at Grand Valley State University. Outside of his advisory role, Furlong is involved with Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Curry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools along with a broad offering of retail and institutional investment services.

Steven Burkhalter is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ben Griffith Financial Services for five years. Outside of advising, he is an artist and game creator, having developed a card game he plans to publish. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors.

Philip Dubinski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares financial plans for other advisors at his office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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.

Matthew Cornett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Dominic Mirabella, Brad Seitzinger, and R Philip Sarnecki. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tom Mclinden is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business ownership and management through several entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates with thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party sub-advisors.

Michael Birkle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Crown Capital Securities and a lengthy career operating Birkle Financial Services. In addition to advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Birkle & Birkle. 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, with investment strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Coates is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anita Brooks Locey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2000, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.