Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Jake Cain is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2025. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their individual goals. Prior to his current role, he was a Financial Advisor at UBS from 2022 to 2025. Jake focuses on building strong client relationships by simplifying complex financial decisions and demonstrating dedication to his clients' financial well-being. Outside of his professional career, he has interests in baseball, football, and golf.

Rob Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, where he assists individuals and families in pursuing their financial freedom through an individualized planning process. His work focuses on helping clients accumulate and protect their wealth by implementing sound investment strategies. Prior to his current role, Rob served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2022 to 2024 and as a Financial Consultant at Equitable from 2021 to 2022. Rob's professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment advising, emphasizing personalized financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional pursuits, he engages in activities such as baseball, bowling, fitness, and golf.

Bradley Bastion is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Financial Corp and Comerica Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Husak II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at OSAIC, Fsc Securities Corp, and Next Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a 501(c)(3) charity supporting medical costs for feral cats. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Mark Sutherland is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

Sean Cooney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team based in Metro Detroit. Angela and her team serve a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners across the country, focusing on simplifying and clarifying their financial affairs through a team approach and educational support. With over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry since joining Merrill in 2007, Angela specializes in assisting multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Angela holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation earned in 2014 from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned an Associate's degree in Business from Henry Ford College. Angela is active in her community, volunteering with organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War, a global organization that fosters positive change through creativity in conflict-impacted areas. She is also involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is affiliated with professional organizations including In Place of War USA and Tec-Troit.

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Devin Muylle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at several companies including Great Lakes Wine & Spirits and Rustic Chic Boutique in addition to his financial services work. His business activities include sales of investment-related products as well as referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies managed by third parties. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Nick Nabors is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to help them make financial decisions based on their priorities through a comprehensive financial planning approach that addresses long-term goals and identifies potential pitfalls. Nick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, serving in various positions including Wealth Planner, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2009 to 2017 and briefly held a position as an Internal Wholesaler at Raymond James in 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Nick's personal interests include family activities, fitness, golf, reading, running, and soccer.

Sarah Markeson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Ganz Group Inc, and Restaurant Growth Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Allen Olender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Olender serves as a trustee for multiple family and personal trusts, dedicating time to managing these fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Clements is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, and has been associated with DFCU Financial for over a decade. 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 services, including model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously was with Ameriprise from 2010 to 2012. Johnson has maintained an independent advisory practice alongside her role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 54 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1978 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird appreciation and environmental conservation. 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.

Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Joe Chapman III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Elizabeth Deutch is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an online resale business and serves on the board of directors for Team Happy Feet. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions.