Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nandini Sherry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Sunny Days of Youth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mortenson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mortenson serves as treasurer on the leadership board of St. John's Lutheran Church, involved in financial oversight and strategic direction for the church and its affiliated school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based financial planning across a range of topics. The firm separates its planning services from managed-account programs and emphasizes periodic reviews and advisor-delivered updates without discretionary trading authority.

Scott Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Novi, Michigan, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union since 2002 and was previously with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. Additionally, he is involved in DFCU Financial Partners, a business related to his work at LPL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and combines proprietary research with third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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.

Timothy A. Shelton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Daniel Bulgozdy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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.

Mark Rhodes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America, he aims to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial objectives through comprehensive wealth management. Mark holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, he actively participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Andrew Mussen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2023. His current activities focus entirely on his role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with access to research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Donald Vliet is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Yvonne Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Based in Farmington Hills, MI, her career is focused within Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, TCF - Chemical Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Paul Benson III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Heather Bullion is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Hoff is a financial advisor with Cetera in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at PNC Investments and several years with Cetera Wealth Services. He is also affiliated with Horizon Advisors, where he provides financial services, and has experience in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports a range of investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and serves over 800,000 clients across more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Joseph Binder and spent nearly three decades at Visteon Corp. He serves on the board of directors for the Plymouth Boys' Soccer Booster Club and acts as a personal representative and conservator in family-related matters. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Bruce Slater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and Intersecurities, Inc. since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an election inspector for the City of Northville and prepares taxes for a small number of disabled clients. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Jacobs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, working at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supporting clients primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Austin Wagley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to clarify their financial goals and priorities, analyze and stress test their financial situations, and develop personalized strategies for financial planning. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to co-create plans that provide clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys activities such as golfing, skiing, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Shaun Kosnik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. Leveraging in-depth analysis and the resources available through Merrill, Shaun aims to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Shaun holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Oakland University’s School of Business in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Shaun enjoys outdoor activities such as flying personal aircraft, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and family.