Mark Wise is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SII Investments. In addition to his advisory work, Wise teaches the investments course in the CFP Program at Oakland University and serves as Vice President of Advanced Planning Educational Group, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party management solutions to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Joseph Saverino is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and is also a partner and owner of Pilot Financial Group LLC, a business formed in collaboration with fellow advisor Ralph Koss. Saverino has a background that includes working at Clear Channel since 2003. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Bradley Fischer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997 and also has been involved with Trygreen Chemlann since 1989. Outside his advisory role, Fischer serves as a trustee for a family revocable trust. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Carrie Syrett is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Citizens Bank. Outside of advising, she is an organizer of Motor City Frenchies LLC, a French Bulldog adoption, grooming, and rescue operation. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional investors through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Meredith Atrasz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2017. Her professional background includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Her approach focuses on helping clients improve their financial situation by aligning their plans with their goals and personal preferences. Meredith emphasizes collaboration that involves candor, openness to new ideas, accountability, and action. She aims to build life-long relationships with clients and their families to educate and empower them to make informed financial decisions. Outside of her professional work, Meredith has interests in cooking and baking, music, parenthood, puzzles, traveling, and yoga.

Steven Enders is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Utica, Michigan. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Cetera and Summit Financial Group. He is also involved in sales and marketing of fixed annuities, securities, and investment advisory products through a related corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platforms, including legacy programs and third-party managed-account solutions.

Peter Singler Sr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Financial Accounting Services Inc., where he prepares tax returns and financial statements for clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with portfolio construction supported by firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing.

Zachary Conforti is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aflac Insurance Company and various positions during his time at Wayne State University. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Joseph Youngblood is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Grosse Pointe, MI, he specializes in personalized wealth management strategies that address client priorities such as divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Joseph integrates market insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Joseph brings a diverse professional background, including six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force. During his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Detroit Mercy. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Continuing a family legacy in finance, Joseph and his father operate the family business, following his grandfather’s start with Merrill in 1968. In addition to his advisory work, Joseph is involved in community initiatives such as Adopt a Highway, Pope Francis Warming Center, Gleaners Food Bank, and the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. He enjoys outdoor activities including camping, hunting, photography, scuba diving, skiing, and woodworking. Joseph lives in Grosse Pointe with his wife and two dogs and values spending time with family and clients in both professional and personal settings.

Ryan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Midwest Financial Advisors where he serves as Vice President. Armstrong also provides insurance services alongside his investment activities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisors. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios that may include various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Clark holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Gregory Sheldon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has also served with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a successor trustee in a trust-related capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools aimed at modeling financial outcomes.

Donovan Strong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Thrivent Financial and Quest Diagnostics prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Beth Lappin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. 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 written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice centered on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shaun Hampton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Gross Pointe, MI. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton is involved in coaching girls' lacrosse and golf at the high school level and serves on the board of directors for the Lochmoor Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Nabil Shurafa is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Hantz Financial. Outside of advising, he volunteers with the SIFMA Foundation to teach children about finance and serves on the board of directors for Friends of Detroit Rowing, a charitable foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and a broad range of capital markets services.

Gerald Purdy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years. He is also co-owner of Firma Financial Planning, an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Gongju Baek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Atomy America Inc. Baek holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bruce Greening is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and previously worked at Center For Wealth Planning Advisors, Inc. He is also a managing director at Kenwood Capital Advisors, LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

Mark Ducharme is a financial advisor with Cetera in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025 and concurrently works with Innovative Financial Inc, where he serves as a financial professional and tax preparer. Ducharme is also president of Ducharme Financial Services Inc, an entity established for income tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program structures and custodial relationships.