Lisa Hachigian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017, joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kyle Hecht is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Michigan Educational Credit Union, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and E*TRADE. Outside of advisory work, Hecht and his wife are involved in passive real estate investments and serve on their homeowners association board. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and alternative investment due diligence.

Robert Reaume is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance agency work and business development for an insurance group focusing on life insurance and employee benefits. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and diverse investment strategies.

Arthur Mojares is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and SPC, among other firms. He serves as a board member of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and is involved in independent insurance through Mojares Capital Management LLC and Mojares Insurance Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diversified investment and retirement solutions, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a combination of proprietary and third-party investment models.

Peter Nanasi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has translated a book titled *Love and Loss: Tales from Hungary* into English and made it available through print-on-demand. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Susan Merrick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, Michigan, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Merrick is also involved in selling fixed annuities, health, and fixed life insurance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kenneth Vernon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching 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 to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Bradford Newsome is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Wasserman Wealth Management, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and The Colony Group. Newsome is also involved with Michigan Financial Companies as a wealth management advisor focusing on securities and fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and portfolio optimization, delivering strategies through various managed account solutions and third-party managers.

Eric Machus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several family-owned and personal business ventures, including serving as vice president of Machus Enterprises, Inc., and owning an aviation company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm employs tailored recommendations based on proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Jacob DePillo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, focusing on partnering with individuals and families to help them work toward their financial goals. He collaborates with clients to build personalized financial plans and find strategies tailored to their priorities. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2021 and 2023, a Financial Advisor at MassMutual Great Lakes from 2020 to 2021, and a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2019 to 2020. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys baseball, family activities, football, golf, spending time at the lake, and traveling.

Edward Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Rotary District Governor Nominee Designate for Rotary District 6400. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Norman Turfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Warezak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Kalamazoo College and worked within collegiate athletic departments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Martinez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

De Andre Bell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a lawn maintenance business and performs as a percussion musician at Macedonia Baptist Church. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments within a highly integrated operational structure.

Christopher Lowry is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked with Osaic since 2018 and spent the previous 10 years at Signator Investors Inc. He is also a director at Retirement Strategies of Michigan, a retail securities and insurance advisory business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a range of portfolio management options and supports various client types from individual investors to corporate and charitable organizations.

Richard Gilbertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Gilbertson serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory models delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to tailor solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Elizabeth Ashley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2016 to 2024. Outside of her advisory work, she occasionally sells life insurance policies and assists clients with related applications and documentation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Michael Kautz is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved in life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Pietro Maniaci is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Maniaci is developing a handheld device designed to assist users with nasal mucus removal, for which he plans to establish an LLC and manage all related operations. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.