Timothy Sudz is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America from 2008 to 2021. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Plovie is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmen Haag is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its predecessor entities since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning on a range of financial topics, separate from managed-account services, and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Kurtis Beethem is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he presents investment-related seminars through White Glove Workshops. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brett Gasper is a CFP® professional affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Gasper is involved with Stand Up for Financial Literacy, where he advocates for financial education and participates in fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kristen Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Fairy Farms LLC, a limited liability company through which she sells handmade crafts and plants. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Weidner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and several other firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize client-directed implementation and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Gerald Dooley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Eric Singer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets services alongside proprietary research and data analytics.

Kaitlyn Vollbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, she held roles at Plastic Omnium and Kaplan, Mills, Katzman, Klein, and Koterba, PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

Justin Schueneman is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and experience at multiple firms since 2019. He previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and Preferred Financial Partners, and also has a background involving the University of Detroit Mercy. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of programs including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Thomas Mahfet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zhang Financial, Plante Moran, Herbert Financial Group, and Ascent Aerospace. He has also worked at Western Michigan University and Emagine Entertainment outside the financial sector. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, access to third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and operational tools.

Bradley Thomas is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. He is a partner at Thomas Financial Company LLC, which markets life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple implementation options including third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

Rebecca Wolfe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she provides freelance services through Fiverr.com. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee’s tools.

Ali Mchawrab is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at CVS Health for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a pharmacist at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, Michigan. Merrill, along 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.

Brent Bosart is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2021, including a period at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Edward Walterhouse II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Walterhouse also worked at the University of Michigan for two years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Widmaier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he also provides product information at archery dealer events through Steve Kaufman & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities offers 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Kyle Zwiren is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Zausmer, August & Caldwell, P.C. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the non-profit Tamarack Camps and is a board member involved in fundraising and investment decisions at Temple Israel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Brian Lamb is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Raymond James & Associates. 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 diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.