Nicole Gatto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jill Syracuse is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she worked for Royal Alliance for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation through Blumark Tax Advisors, LLC, and participates in a wellness shopping club called Melaleuca. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals 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 its affiliated companies.

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.

Brian Higgins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers financial advice to high net worth individuals, business owners, and retirement plans, focusing on understanding each client’s specific life and financial objectives to help manage their investment life cycles. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Brian began his career in the financial services industry by joining Merrill in 1977. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University, where he studied finance, and maintains several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Brian resides in Bloomfield Hills with his wife, Clarice. They have three sons, Robert, Patrick, and Stuart, the latter being his business partner. Outside of his professional life, Brian enjoys sports such as baseball, basketball, boxing, football, and ice hockey, as well as spending time with his family.

Nicholas Kozak is a Private Wealth Advisor and founding member of MK Private Wealth at Merrill, where he serves as Managing Partner. In this role, he focuses on ensuring that the advisory team consistently delivers service aligned with their vision and mission for the families they advise. He acts as the primary advisor to many of the firm's families as well as to athlete and entertainer clients. Growing up working in his family's businesses, Nicholas gained firsthand insight into the challenges business owners and their families face. This experience has informed his work in helping clients navigate business succession and sale, family dynamics, and legacy planning. He earned the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation to provide financial guidance in complex divorce cases, working with families and their legal and tax advisors to achieve favorable outcomes in high-asset divorce situations. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's degree from Portland State University. He is involved in several professional organizations including Brother Rice High School Alumni Association, Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Athletic Club, Michigan State University Alumni Association, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, and The Hundred Club of Detroit. Additionally, he is engaged in community activities such as the Pope Francis Center. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, fishing, hiking, skydiving, spending time with family, and traveling.

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.

Richard El Khoury is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Hantz Group and gained experience outside finance with roles at Jimmy Johns and Fogo De Chao. He was also a full-time student for several years before beginning his advisory career. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Taylor Brynaert is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Washington, Michigan, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Tarr & Associates since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Donald Simpson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and two years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Raymond James in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Joseph Girardin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and AXA Advisors. He also serves as a trustee of his parents' trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs for individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

Joseph Sabelhaus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of advising, Joseph has worked as an attorney drafting wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, and serves occasionally as a backup helicopter pilot for traffic reporting in the Detroit area. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to discretionary and non-discretionary management and a range of model portfolios and research.

Reuben Rashty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and previously spent three years at Fifth Third Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning leverages structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools without offering individual security recommendations as part of their standalone planning services.

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.

Stuart Solomon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities 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 and financial planning services backed by extensive research and firm-approved tools.

Evan Gerrard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Huntington Bank, and TCF Bank. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Kody Seibold is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Michigan School and Government Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2013. 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 advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Alec Wycoff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. His work background includes multiple roles at LPL Financial and prior positions connected to Michigan State University and other organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jeffrey Roe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Jeffrey also operates JDR Wealth Management, LLC, his own advisory practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Paige Mason is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) for one year. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.