Ahmad Harajli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked as a personal trainer and at various other positions including Beverly Hills Club and Detroit Medical Center. Outside of advising, he provides personal training focused on resistance training to build muscular strength and endurance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Richard Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and holds long-term roles with multiple firms including Polk And Associates, PLC, where he is a managing member of a CPA firm providing tax, attest, and consulting services. He also serves as a trustee for an irrevocable family trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Graham Shullman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and MassMutual Financial Group since 2006. MML Investors Services, LLC 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analysis tools.

Jeffrey Farah is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Whaley Children's Center, advising on investment decisions and participating in charitable activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering proprietary research and tailored investment strategies.

Charles Turfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, with a brief period away from the industry prior to that. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christie Hecht is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked for nine years at Ultimate Kronos Group. Outside of her financial advisory role, she occasionally writes women's fiction books and other publications. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprised of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody services with a combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to affiliated discretionary investment options.

Richard Noethen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Their advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Earl Mchugh is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license, and has been with MassMutual since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership and leadership positions in a restaurant/bar, a marina with boat rentals, and a company that leases equipment for agricultural production. He also serves on a nonprofit board and provides business valuation services. MassMutual 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, wrap programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative processes using advanced analytical tools.

Paul Zarkowski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. In his current role, Paul assists clients in creating investment plans utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to support their financial goals both today and in the future. He emphasizes integrity and a commitment to listening and understanding his clients' situations and investment needs. Paul's approach centers on providing personalized investment strategies tailored to individual client circumstances. His experience at Fidelity Investments has equipped him with knowledge in investment consulting and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys attending concerts, playing golf, watching movies, and running.

Christopher Scupholm is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rollins College and South High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm's approach incorporates proprietary investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with distinct enrollment criteria and a product ecosystem influenced by affiliated fund relationships.

Paul Bozymowski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent senior benefits consultant specializing in life, health, and fixed annuities sales. 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 programs using firm-approved analytical tools, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements without discretionary authority over client investments.

Sean Johnson is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he provides financial guidance and wealth management strategies to high net worth individuals and organizations. He joined GSJ & Associates with Merrill in 2015 to enhance the services and strategies offered to clients, focusing on goals-based wealth management and strategic asset allocation. Sean holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College. Sean's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Sean is an Eagle Scout and values his role as a father and husband. His personal interests include camping, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, photography, singing, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking. He emphasizes a disciplined and personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to help clients build a roadmap to achieve their individual goals across different stages of life.

Andrew Spearman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Advisors LLC, SageView Advisory Group, and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Grosse Pointe Library Foundation and is a successor trustee of the Spearman Family Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that oversees approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a nationwide network of advisors and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Anthony Rutkowski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Ameriprise Financial, Absorb Software, and Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed by Kapur Enterprises LLC, where he provides administrative support for research and meeting preparation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support income planning, primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jessica Nuhaj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, she worked at Equitable Advisors and is involved in operating Farmers Café 1 LLC, a business she has owned since 2017. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Ludlow is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1997 and is a member of the Huntsman Ludlow Group, where he participates in the Wealth Management Strategy Committee and manages trading activities for the group. Mr. Ludlow’s expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Economics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation earned in 2004, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional career, Matthew Ludlow resides in Grosse Pointe Woods with his wife and three children. He serves as the Den Leader for his youngest son’s Cub Scout Pack and enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Bradford De Spelder is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services encompass areas such as general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. Additionally, he facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Bradford holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to help individuals uncover what matters most to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Andrew Crowther is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously at United Shore Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Crowther serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake Shore Sail Club and teaches gymnastics at the Michigan Academy of Gymnastics. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional entity offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Stemzynski is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Meritor Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns W & E Construction & Design LLC, a business intended for house flipping as a hobby, though he currently does not actively operate it. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Ellsworth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at USAdvisors Wealth Management and Extra Credit Union. 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 range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from various providers.