Jacob Mcguckin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements through the Afshar Group on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes external programs and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

David Mietty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor and owner of Claymore Clothiers LLC, a retail apparel business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jordan Klunder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Zeeland Ace Hardware. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stephanie Kerr is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked within various divisions of Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Erika Fitzhugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Fitzhugh Services, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, which targets individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ronald Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Macomb, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Thompson is involved with Producers Choice as a wealth planner, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits nationwide. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Morgan Stinson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. In this capacity, Morgan partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and values. Morgan emphasizes long-term partnership and provides guidance through life's transitions, market uncertainty, and evolving objectives. Morgan's experience at Fidelity Investments includes progressive roles, beginning as a Financial Representative in 2021, followed by positions as Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025. This progression reflects a broad exposure to client relationship management and financial planning within the firm. Morgan's approach focuses on open communication, thoughtful planning, and simplifying complex decisions to help clients feel confident about their financial future.

Adam Partridge is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at firms including JP Morgan Chase, Benzinga, and Lazio Search Group. His current role follows positions at Bank of America and Merrill since 2025. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Todd Shimshock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Back Nine Virtual Golf, a virtual golf simulator business, and is involved as an owner and coach with Black River Wrestling LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brayden Steele is an advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in various roles including at Pure Hockey and CSI Worldwide, where he is involved in a trade show business assisting companies with exhibit booth construction. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Hunter McGuire is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with lead advisors to assist clients and their families in creating and implementing personalized financial plans tailored to their individual goals. Hunter has held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, accumulating experience in financial planning and client relationship management. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Sponsor at Cornerstone Capital Planning Group. Outside of his professional duties, Hunter enjoys activities such as board games, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Omar El Gothamy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Shelby Township, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerome Kulczycki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 22 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation to deliver tailored retirement-income advice, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Thomas Vermeulen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and the sale of fixed annuities, health, disability, and long-term care insurance through his own entities. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and incorporates technologies such as machine learning in its investment processes.

Zeina Robinson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Royal Oak, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Mark Thomas is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at JPMorgan Chase from 2022 to 2025 and has experience with YMCA Camp Nissokone in non-advisory roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies with a formal advisory role.

Andrzej Mendela is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with the firm and its predecessors since 2012, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Mendela holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and is based in Troy, MI. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to provide diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation.

Paul Brent is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Anthony Bossuyt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 15 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is involved with Franke & Bossuyt, a business entity related to his work at LPL in Warren, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Helms is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Berkshire Group LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.