Joel Atallah is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and several other firms spanning legal, academic, and counseling sectors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of AI and algorithmic methods in its investment process.

Jack Jerzewski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience. He has held positions at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life, among others. Jerzewski serves as President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, a nonprofit board role. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a broad range of financial planning and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Catherine Branch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, special needs, and divorce.

Justin Hulett is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, after a brief period at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Grand Slam Getaways, LLC, a short-term rental property business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jean Charles Wilhelm is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes four years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Joseph Fisher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, following a tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC beginning in 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Mikhail Youdin is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in St Clair Shores, MI since 2014. He also works as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, teaching Economics courses both in-person and online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Lori Oancea is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisor, MassMutual, and Signator/JHFN SII. Outside of her advisory work, she is actively involved in estate planning as an attorney, offering services in wills, trusts, and probate, and serves as the Director of Financial Planning for the Certified Financial Planner program at Oakland University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large national network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Kaelynn Veneri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of experience in the industry, with prior roles at several firms including Framework E and Skillman Group PLC. Veneri has also worked as a real estate agent for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with an emphasis on structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models.

Dean Weaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Weaver is involved in several business ventures including ownership and management roles in real estate and a consumer products business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice and utilizes proprietary research and tools.

Fernando Aguirre De La Rosa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, and Hantz Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in non-securities insurance product activities through his role at Agia. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing third-party asset managers and firm-sponsored advisory platforms.

Preston Zale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010, following a brief period at Robert Baird & Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in beekeeping and honey sales through his business Popz Beez and teaches beekeeping with the Southeastern Michigan Beekeeping Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customized portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Joseph Samples III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part owner of a non-medical in-home care franchise, serves as a trustee and associate minister at his church, and is also an author. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Scott Hendrie is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Allen Park, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Brandon Weatherford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held positions at Fidelity Investments, Flagstar, Infinex Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Vanek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously with Axa Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. Vanek serves on the board of the Alpha Sigma Phi Education Foundation and is president of the Sussex Condo Association in Troy. 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 programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on tailored investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and personal information.

Eric Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of advising, he owns Zimco Management, Inc., which is used for tax and payroll purposes, and works as a sales representative for Vector Marketing on a limited basis. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines automated tools with advisor input and emphasizes a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Shannon Psotka is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Scott Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Troy, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Thomas has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and operates Thomas Financial Group. He is also involved in life, accident, and health insurance and fixed annuity business activities, and participates in a private securities transaction with AdvisorShare. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing advisors with various investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

Yvette Wicker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.