Rhylie Alaimo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2015. She works as part of a team of financial advisors, aiming to help clients pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Rhylie holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and holds the professional designations Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional work, Rhylie participates in community volunteering, including involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, pottery, reading, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Kara Case is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at Centaurus Financial Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Michael Clark is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career with the company in 2015 and has held several roles, including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Service Associate, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. He assumed his current position in 2023. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Michael focuses on building client relationships founded on trust and understanding. He emphasizes collaboration to develop and implement financial plans tailored to each client's goals and definition of success.

Craig Bastuba is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including prior service at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lakeshore Benefit Group Inc. and is involved in property management and real estate through roles at Lok Properties LLC and AT Aspen LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s advice process involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment models or discretionary managers, utilizing various third-party advisory programs and services.

Richard Gregor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of advising, he provides tax consulting services as a CPA and participates in competitive bowling tournaments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and a variety of asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory platforms for many client portfolios.

Will Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their financial goals. He is committed to expanding access to financial guidance and supports his clients through thoughtful, values-aligned planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Will worked as a Securities Trader at Plante Moran from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Securities Operations Associate at FIS from 2020 to 2021. This experience has provided him with a solid foundation in securities trading and operations. Outside of his professional work, Will has personal interests in fitness, music, and reading.

Michael Knittel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009, currently based in Troy, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Phillips is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities dating back to 2007. Phillips also has experience with Lifelong Advocacy Inc., where he worked from 2012 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

John Stelman is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and previously from 2009 to 2018. His prior roles include a position at Acorn Wealth Advisors from 2018 to 2021. Stelman also manages an independent insurance agency, Stelman & Associates, in Shelby Township, MI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers a range of account implementation platforms, access to third-party advisors, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Michael Busse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Austin Peay State University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Stephen Huber is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation services and participates in a board game startup through a partnership in a content development and business planning venture. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale and recent consolidation activity.

Steven Guglielmetti is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 21 years and has operated First Financial Planners since 2000. Guglielmetti holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management through a large network of advisors, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial products.

Brent Deuel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years and Equitable Advisors for 3 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner involved in the sales of group, life, health, AD&D, and long-term care insurance through Deuel Financial Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform designed to support comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

Stephen Bratta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 2006 and is also a co-owner of a consulting business, Advisor Legacy, and owner of Bedrock Acquisitions, LLC, which is used for practice acquisitions. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christopher Beauvais is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years and had shorter tenures at OSAIC and DeRoy & Devereaux before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory 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 income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and investment recommendations influenced by an affiliated product ecosystem and distribution arrangements.

Gary Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at PNC Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Raymond James Financial. Brown is also employed in a customer service role at Gleba and Associates in Troy, MI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Joseph Prechtel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VMG Health, T. Rowe Price, Prudential Financial, and Doordash. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a separate business under the name At Aspen LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party sponsored programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jake Mc Neil is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2018. He also works as a financial planner for Planned Financial Services, focusing on group short-term disability insurance. Mass Mutual 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Jennifer Galey is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience, currently with Ameriprise in Troy, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010, including a role at Key Management Group from 2010 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.