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 in 2025, he worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Leads Generate Sales. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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 at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in business ownership related to financial services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through a network of independent financial professionals using multiple platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Michael Birkle is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024, following 18 years at Crown Capital Securities, LP, and over three decades at Birkle Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as the owner of Birkle & Birkle. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from its research and model portfolios.

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 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2000. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

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.

Kevin Latta is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes extensive tenures at Merrill and Bank of America. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a nationwide advisor network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Clinton Rux is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, serving at Edward Jones since 2002. He operates out of Pinckney, MI. His other business activities include managing partnerships related to commercial property ownership. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional investors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

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 at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she held a position at Centria Healthcare from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Mauve Event Management, a business focused on planning and managing events. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

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.

Dawn Chaltraw Levy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Quicken Loans. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Showich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 33% ownership interest in a new home construction business, Daleview Construction, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment choices, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Abigail Huisinga is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ward Church, where she leads music for Sunday services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Josh Hartman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, serving in various capacities including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Josh worked as a Financial Planner at Michigan Financial Companies and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Josh's professional focus involves delivering comprehensive financial and investment planning services to help clients work toward long-term financial success. He is committed to guiding clients through their financial journeys, from the beginning stages to retirement preparation, emphasizing clarity, confidence, and peace of mind through personalized strategies. Outside of his professional work, Josh has interests in baseball, football, hiking, pets, and traveling.