Christian Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise based in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and various positions outside the financial sector, including in rehabilitation and hospitality, alongside periods of full-time education. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Andrew Lottman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering customized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. His areas of focus include banking, investments, lending, trust and estate planning, employee benefits planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Andrew began his career at Deloitte and Touche LLC in Chicago as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditing the investments of Private Equity and Non-Profit Entities. In 2015, he joined Ziegler Capital Management, where he assisted high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with sophisticated investment strategies. In 2017, he relocated to Michigan and started his role as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Andrew joined Merrill Lynch in 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Accountancy degree with a minor in finance from DePaul University. He holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). He enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with his wife and three children. He currently resides in Birmingham, Michigan.

Tina Nguyen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS and operated Lexi Spa before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gian Luca Sbrocca is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Macomb Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, previously associated with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Mark Chrobak is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Jason Murphy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Prior to and during his time at LPL, he was associated with firms including Shield Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and operates multiple investment-related business activities under various DBAs. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and a range of investment strategies.

Nicholas Klanke is a CFP® professional based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked with Michigan Financial Advisors Corporation and FSC Securities Corp. Outside of his primary roles, he is involved in financial advising through two LLCs where he meets with clients to discuss financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Christopher Hines is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shelby Township, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. He serves as president and director of The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation, overseeing board activities and co-chairing fundraising events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large advisor and branch network.

Bachira Murray is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, previously holding roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, and the Center for Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory role, Murray is a co-owner of a catering business and a residential property rental. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Matthew Gross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Mt. Chalet from 2013 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Brendan Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Ford Motor Company and Haworth. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriella Stevens is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Senior Benefits and Planning, LLC, MariPau Wealth Management LLC, and Securian Financial Advisors of the Great Lakes. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Boyd is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Boyd is also involved in delivering financial seminars through White Glove Workshops. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven investment solutions.

Logan Oates is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a sales and marketing contractor for an online retail business on Etsy, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and offers comprehensive investment and planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Beth Decker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and various Raymond James affiliates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs with a broad network of advisors.

Daniel Ferguson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Dean Thurman Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business called White Glove. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing a range of financial planning and advisory services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, access to model portfolios and research, and a broad array of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Dawson Richard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and involvement with Clean Works LLC and McCandless Township Sanitary Authority. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and models, with assets under management totaling approximately $2.74 trillion.

Sheryl Liskiewicz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Lewis Rowe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and also provides financial planning and consulting services through Institutional Investment Consulting, an independent advisory firm he started in 2019. Rowe has additional experience with Citizens Securities, Inc. and The Huntington Investment Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.