Edward Perez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. He also operates Laprad Perez & Associates LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting client implementations through advisory programs or other providers.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously was with Ameriprise from 2010 to 2012. Johnson has maintained an independent advisory practice alongside her role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Brandon La Carter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Quicken Loans and operating LaCarter Worldwide. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process and incorporating a forward-looking capital market approach.

Elizabeth Deutch is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an online resale business and serves on the board of directors for Team Happy Feet. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions.

Jeremy Hershey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at The Huntington Investment Company and positions at Axa Advisors and State Farm. Outside of finance, he is writing and illustrating a children’s book that will be available for sale on Amazon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Zalal Mello is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2005. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in its recommendations.

Jeremy Jones is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2011. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial needs and goals and helps implement plans to work toward those objectives. He assists high net-worth clients with investment, retirement, and income planning. Jeremy has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he held roles as Vice President of Retail Banking at The State Bank from 2007 to 2011, Branch Manager at Republic Bank from 2002 to 2007, and Branch Manager at Fifth Third Bank from 1999 to 2002. He is a Certified Financial Planner. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy enjoys family activities, social events with friends, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

Maria Dimercurio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, alongside a concurrent role at 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 advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager selections, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Richard Stites is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent time at Blue Water Asset Management and Invest Financial Corporation. He has operated Stites Financial LLC since 1997. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and diverse investment platforms.

Matthew Oliver is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets and serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles, affiliated research, and municipal advisory services.

Tricia Nelson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dexter, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Nelson also manages a separate advisory business, RNB Greenlight LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers 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.

Joaquin Gouch II is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, wealth management, and exit planning. He works with individuals, business owners, and organizations to develop strategies that align financial decisions with long-term goals and personal values. His expertise encompasses college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Joaquin earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lynn University. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and is registered in multiple states. A native of Metro Detroit, Joaquin supports several community-based organizations such as Focus: HOPE, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, Reaching Higher, and the Salvation Army. He has a passion for volunteerism and mentoring youth. Joaquin and his wife live in Farmington Hills, where they spend time with family, enjoy watching movies, and remain physically active.

Kevin Kilgren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kilgren is also co-owner of Griffith & Kilgren, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-smart withdrawal and Social Security claiming strategies. The firm serves high-net-worth clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

David Wagner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has 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 through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in their recommendations.

Glen Gheesling is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as with Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Kelly Petrocella is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and governmental entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Eric Winkler is a financial advisor at Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and Plante & Moran from 2015 to 2017. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sophia Fazekas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Fifth Third Bank, and Fidelity Investments. 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 through a non-discretionary, research-driven advisory program.

Ronald Barlow is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a notary public, providing document notarization for clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.