Matthew Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience associated with Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club and Gooseworks. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Cherene Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2016, with prior experience at Merrill and Financial Security Advisory Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, charitable, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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.

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.

Katherine Waltner is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, PNC Investments, SPC, Parkland Securities, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to inform recommendations that address asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Darrec Muraca is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Continental Services and International Specialty Tube. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Melissa Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of experience at the firm and two years prior experience at Modern Builders Supply Inc. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Ogrodnick is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Allstate Insurance Co, Summit Brokerage Services, and J P Turner & Company Capital Management. Outside of advising, he participates in charity hockey games and appearances with the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association and engages with hockey fans through signing memorabilia and video messages. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, using model-driven portfolio management and offering access to third-party asset managers and specialized financial planning services.

Samuel Maness is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He is the owner of McLaren Wealth Strategies LLC, where he plays an active role in managing and running the business. His prior experience includes roles at ValMark Advisers, Inc. and Valmark Securities, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Bassem Moez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Moez serves as board secretary of Oakland International Academy, a volunteer position supporting the operations of a school serving underserved communities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on leveraging research and advisor-support tools.

Jackie Boesman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill since 2019 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. She has also worked at Quicken Loans and Dynamic BDC, and held positions at the University of Maryland Global Campus. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Mulvihill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at WWK Investments and Centria Healthcare. Outside of advising, she owns Mauve Event Management, a business that plans and manages events. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, access to third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joann Price is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Advanced Wealth Strategies. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Michael Collins is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2006, he has provided customized wealth management advice, focusing on understanding his clients’ individual priorities and delivering strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. His practice areas include college and education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael resides in the Grosse Pointe area with his wife and three sons. He participates in community volunteer work consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Anthony Showich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns a construction business specializing in new home construction. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages substantial assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Kristo Cule is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Rocket Central. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anthony Kallabat serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages over 15 years of experience in financial advising, having worked with both institutional and personal clients across banks and brokerage houses. His approach involves understanding clients' individual circumstances and goals to develop personalized financial strategies. Anthony holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute at the Wharton School of Business and has the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Davenport University. Anthony specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. He is recognized for combining his analytical skills with a client-focused approach to build customized portfolios tailored to individual needs and risk tolerances. Residing in Grosse Pointe Woods with his wife Vicky and their three children, Ben, Sophia, and Cole, Anthony is active in his community. He serves as a board member of the St. John Hospital Foundation and chairs the St. John Guild Golf Outing. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Moiz Kharodawala is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent with Gleba and Associates. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements.

Malik Amine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Wealth Strategies Financial Group and Securian Financial Services, among other firms. Outside of finance, he is involved in wrestling through multiple roles, including owning a media company producing wrestling videos and podcasts, directing training camps, and broadcasting Michigan Wrestling events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create custom strategies.

Angie Leaser is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2023. Angie partners with her clients to create clear, personalized financial plans to help them make informed decisions regarding their futures and pursue the lives they have worked hard for. Her professional experience spans several years in financial advisory roles, focusing on retirement planning and personalized financial strategies. Angie values clear communication and collaboration with clients to ensure their goals are met. Outside of her professional work, Angie enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating, cooking and baking, and participating in community volunteer efforts.