Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Charles Rutan Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has owned and managed St. Clair Investment Advisors, LLC since 2005. Additionally, he is engaged in selling fixed insurance products including disability, annuities, life, prepaid legal, health, and long-term care coverage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Mary Cox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and a company called HOME-DISABILITY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Sarah Markeson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ganz Group Inc, and other firms across several sectors. 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. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of approved funds and strategies on a non-discretionary basis.

Allen Olender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Olender serves as a trustee for multiple family and friends' investment-related trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Jeffrey Clements is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and DFCU Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, 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 retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. Since 2012, she has operated as an independent financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Blake Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Blake has been involved with Warriors Elite Lacrosse and operated Karcher Industries and Karcher Agency. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 53 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been with Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird appreciation and environmental conservation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Victor Doherty is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Victor has spent his entire professional career in the financial services industry, gaining experience through various market cycles. He works with a diverse group of clients including business owners, medical professionals, corporate executives, and retirees. His approach involves guiding clients thoughtfully and collaboratively to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP).

Joe Chapman III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Jacob Baker is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He previously worked at Cru for two years and currently serves as treasurer for the Rosedale Baseball League, a local little league organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation. The firm offers planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Robert Burns is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and has a longstanding role as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including proprietary models and third-party strategies, delivered via multiple custody platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jack Rothenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Rothenberg also engages in the sale of fixed life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gaurang Joshi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Ameriprise and Bedrock Management Services and spent nine years at General Motors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of a non-franchise motel and a retail business, and he serves as CEO of his own RIA business, Able Strategies, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Maria Dimercurio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has also been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Amanda Allie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jack Hosmer Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. He is also president of Junior Mills Corp, a CPA and tax preparation firm, and has worked with Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky, PC as a staff accountant since 1993. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports a variety of investment vehicles, managing portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.