Sehra Elyas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked previously at United Wholesale Mortgage, Quicken Loans - Rocket Auto, Chemical Bank, Capital Michigan, and Remax Crown Properties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Morgan Wolfe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017 and previously worked at Central Michigan University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Peter Millar III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities Inc, New York Life Insurance Company, and Tarr Financial. Outside of advising, he has long-term experience in the food retail sector. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

David Patton is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Home Depot and Sur La Table. Outside of advising, he owns and operates businesses involved in real estate financing and home remodeling, and he also sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Richard Cech Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various capacities including providing certified public accounting services through his sole proprietorship. His career includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and his own CPA practices. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a wide range of investment options and uses tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Christine Paul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2016. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brennan Blaszczak is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with individuals and families to provide personalized investment strategies and advice aimed at helping clients pursue their financial goals. He offers support in areas including personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning, and provides access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Brennan values taking the time to understand what matters most to his clients, enabling him to tailor strategies that align with their priorities. His expertise covers general investing, retirement planning, and preparation for unexpected financial needs. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alaska System. Outside of his professional work, Brennan enjoys boating, golfing, and playing ice hockey.

Kevin McCarthy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2016 to 2024. Outside of advisory services, he serves as president of the Long Lake Pines Association, overseeing budgeting, contractual obligations, and board activities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios for individual, corporate, and charitable investors.

Michael Ringler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, including long-term roles at Avantax and his own firm, Ringler & Co., PC. He is also the owner of Ringler Wealth, LLC, through which he provides financial services and insurance brokerage, specializing in life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual 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, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements with clients.

Darren Welch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held positions at Ally Bank and has worked in various roles including at educational institutions and hospitality businesses. He is based in Troy, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Baird is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Washington, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2019 and previously held roles at Aurora Securities and Concorde Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a non-voting board member for Verlinde Insurance Agency. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Huizenga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes various roles outside of the financial industry, such as working at The Session Room and Michigan State University Culinary Service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice targeting dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keith Nast is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, Lincoln Financial Securities, and Independent Advisors Group. Nast also operates Nast Financial Solutions LLC, where he offers securities advice alongside life and annuity insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm servicing individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. It offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement service options across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Michael Burkhardt currently serves as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch, where he was an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor from 2019 to 2022, and participated in the National Advisor Development Program from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his career, Michael has partnered with clients to address a range of financial needs, aiming to build lasting relationships. His expertise spans investment consulting and financial solutions advisory. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with friends, attending social events, and playing golf.

Michael Petee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked at DishOne and Student Painters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Aaron Oskey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Firstmerit Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with businesses such as Oskey Investment Group LLC and Christopher Care, Choosing Life. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jennifer Michalski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working with several firms since 2020, including Planning Alternatives and Hoover & Associates. Prior to her advisory roles, she held positions in diverse sectors such as retail at Home Depot and at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Lorri Freed is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI. She previously worked for over two decades at Sigma Financial Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Scott Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2005, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it offers specialized services such as fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Paul Gekiere is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Merrill in 2004. In his role, Paul focuses on assisting affluent individuals, families, and business owners in pursuing their financial goals through comprehensive wealth management strategies. His areas of expertise include family wealth management, personal retirement planning, retirement income, estate planning services, investments, tax minimization strategies, and wealth transfer. Paul emphasizes a service-based approach that involves thorough financial profiling to understand each client’s long-term goals and concerns. Leveraging the global resources of Merrill, he provides customized financial advice designed to help clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. Paul holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in finance from Baker College. He lives in Clarkston with his three children and enjoys spending time with family and friends. His personal interests include golfing and traveling for his children's sports teams, as well as biking, football, and skiing. Professional Designation: Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).