Paul Skomial is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for over 20 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent affiliated with various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm delivers these services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of platform arrangements and investment strategies, including proprietary models under the Founders Gate Capital brand and third-party managers.

Peter Molesa is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services INC and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business selling bonsai and related products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to accommodate diverse client needs.

Patrick Lane is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Equitable Advisors, bringing five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at KPMG LLP and Stout Risius Ross, LLC, as well as academic positions at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business. He serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing a range of third-party and proprietary advisory programs tailored to client risk profiles and objectives.

David Mitter Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in property and casualty insurance through his activities with St. Mitter Financial Services Inc. and NuStar Insurance Agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

David Bultynck is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and is involved with multiple business ventures, including serving as a partner at Bultynck & Co., which provides accounting and tax services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in business consulting and facilitates business management through several related entities. Cetera Investment Advisers is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to use affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers or customized strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Nicholas Litton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors, Gale A Cengage Company, J. Crew, and Michigan State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and does not sponsor its own wrap fee program, relying instead on affiliated and third-party solutions.

Connor Carbary is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018, including two years when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Extravagante Valet, a valet service he has been involved with since 2015. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of representatives and third-party managers, providing a variety of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Thomas Cooper is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Troy, MI. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Erica Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. Based in Chicago, IL, her career has been focused within the J.P. Morgan organization. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence.

Valentina Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023, following roles at D.A. Davidson Co., Rocket Companies, Family First Life, and the City of Detroit. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of accounts and wealth levels. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Girardin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of his parents' trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models delivered through in-house and third-party managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and matching to appropriate investment programs.

Joseph Sabelhaus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 22 years with LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he has worked as an attorney drafting wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, and serves as a backup helicopter pilot for traffic reporting in the Detroit area. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing technology and extensive financial service capabilities.

Patrick Lapensee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he spends part of his time on tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Justin Dunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Dunn serves as a hockey official in the Detroit area. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a large network of advisors and various institutional platforms.

Max Zade is a Planning Consultant who focuses on providing financial planning services that prioritize understanding clients' goals, values, and concerns. He works to build personalized plans that address what matters most to clients over time, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and provide clarity. Prior to his current role, Max gained experience at Fidelity Investments where he served as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. His background includes developing client relationships and supporting financial planning needs. Outside of his professional work, Max has personal interests that include comedy, concerts, museums, music, and tennis.

Evan Delmotte is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served for 15 years with the Township of Bruce in emergency services as a firefighter and paramedic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Harrison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Steady Strides Running and is involved in coaching runners and supporting races and events as a hobby. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Brett Bernard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2013, as well as at TD Ameritrade from 2021 to 2024. Bernard is a member of the investment committee for First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, MI, though he has not yet begun serving in this role. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a structured investment process supported by centralized custody and operational integration.

Jacob Cole is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of experience in the industry and has previously worked in various roles including Edustaff, Two Men and a Truck, B2L Productions, Josulete Wines, and McDonald’s. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Joseph Candela III is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.