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 with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series in Clarkston, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

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 credential and experience spanning several roles since 2019, including positions at Preferred Financial Partners and Equity Services, Inc. He is based in Troy, Michigan. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

Daniel Ryan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Clarkston, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Midland Tool and Supply for three years and Milwaukee Tool for thirteen years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Mahfet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zhang Financial, Plante Moran, Herbert Financial Group, Ascent Aerospace, Western Michigan University, and Emagine Entertainment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Bradley Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Thomas is also involved in life insurance and retirement planning through his role as a partner at Thomas Financial Company LLC and ownership of related LLCs. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors. The firm offers integrated advisory and brokerage services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment types.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the U.S. Naval Reserves, participating in monthly training and annual mobilization exercises. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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 with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ali worked at Bank of America and CVS Health. Outside of finance, Ali is a pharmacist involved in verifying medication therapy and consulting with patients at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, MI. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he provides product information at archery dealer events through a separate position at Steve Kaufman & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.