John Shmyr Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 17 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Kevin Mcdevitt is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI. He has been with UBS since 1987. In addition to his advisory role, he has acted as a trustee for a family trust for several years, overseeing its administration and asset distribution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Timothy Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an investment professional since 2003 and utilizes a consultative approach focused on Goals Based Wealth Management. His practice serves business owners, professionals, and private families, offering personalized wealth management strategies as well as consulting on small business retirement plans. Tim began his career with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and joined Merrill after 12 years, appreciating the firm’s rich history. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tim is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investments and Wealth Institute™. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, Tim resides in Northville, Michigan. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, golfing, walking his Labradors, fitness training, and participating in community volunteer activities.

Paul Cohen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2015. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Bryce Hemker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of MPA, Inc., which is involved in life insurance sales, and is principal at Midwest Pension Actuaries, Inc., focusing on pension plan design, compliance, consulting, and administration. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios encompassing stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Mark Diederich is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 13 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he operates an insurance agency with his wife that offers personal, commercial, and health insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing a range of asset allocation tools and investment strategies.

Mark J. Sharkey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Dennis Lavoy is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Michigan Financial Advisors, and he also operates Telos Financial, his own insurance and annuity business. Lavoy is a board member of the Community Foundation of Plymouth and serves on the Board of Directors for Community Financial Credit Union, where he holds the roles of Secretary and Treasurer. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of tools and third-party services to construct and manage portfolios, accommodating both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gilbert Toth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Genesis Financial Partners for over two decades. He is also vice president of Hycki Toth Incorporated, where he develops client financial plans and manages portfolio strategy. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through retirement-income planning services, using a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mircea Corches is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan and JPMORGAN Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at AllState Financial Services and Prudential Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Larry Wood is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners through personalized financial planning and investment strategies, emphasizing long-term relationships built on trust and transparency. His client services include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management. Larry holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree, both from Northwood University, and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from an accredited private business school. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Prior to his financial career, Larry competed as a collegiate and semi-professional baseball player, an experience that influences his disciplined and committed approach to client service. Outside of his professional work, Larry is involved in community activities such as youth sports coaching and supporting organizations like the Bay Area Family YMCA, Northwood "Go M.A.D.", and the Salvation Army. He also has interests in baseball, basketball, camping, drawing/sketching, football, golfing, ice hockey, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Ryan Winkler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Patrick Ingram is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at RFC Financial Planners and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2024. 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 clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Curt Green is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Carol Miskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked for Founders Financial Securities, LLC for 18 years. She is also involved with Tallman Financial Services, LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance services. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven investment solutions.

John Priestap is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2009 and operates Priestap Financial LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Rachael Butler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Serra Group in Farmington Hills. She works closely with executives, pre-retirees, and business owners to provide clarity and structure during major financial transitions such as selling a business, stepping into retirement, or navigating a career change. Her approach begins with understanding clients' priorities, families, and legacies to create personalized plans aligned with their long-term goals. Rachael focuses on exit and pre-liquidity planning for business owners, retirement planning for pre-retirees and executives, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to develop seamless financial plans. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. A lifelong Michigander from Metro Detroit, Rachael is involved in professional organizations such as Inforum and Northridge Church, and community initiatives including Better Money Habits Ambassador, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Michigan Humane Society. She balances her professional work with personal interests like gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Thomas Welch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Brian Shindeldecker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Erin Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.