Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Devin Muylle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at several companies including Great Lakes Wine & Spirits and Rustic Chic Boutique in addition to his financial services work. His business activities include sales of investment-related products as well as referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies managed by third parties. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Nick Nabors is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to help them make financial decisions based on their priorities through a comprehensive financial planning approach that addresses long-term goals and identifies potential pitfalls. Nick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, serving in various positions including Wealth Planner, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2009 to 2017 and briefly held a position as an Internal Wholesaler at Raymond James in 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Nick's personal interests include family activities, fitness, golf, reading, running, and soccer.

Sarah Markeson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Ganz Group Inc, and Restaurant Growth Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Allen Olender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Olender serves as a trustee for multiple family and personal trusts, dedicating time to managing these fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Clements is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, and has been associated with DFCU Financial for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Paulette Miller is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cambridge since 2012. Miller also operates Miller & Associates, Pc, which she has been involved with since 1987. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously was with Ameriprise from 2010 to 2012. Johnson has maintained an independent advisory practice alongside her role at LPL Financial. 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 range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristen Dunn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Kristen Dunn and Associates, LLC, a business related to her Primerica activities, and participates in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated entities. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients, offering a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 54 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1978 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird appreciation and environmental conservation. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Victor Doherty is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Victor has spent his entire professional career in the financial services industry, gaining experience through various market cycles. He works with a diverse group of clients including business owners, medical professionals, corporate executives, and retirees. His approach involves guiding clients thoughtfully and collaboratively to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP).

Joe Chapman III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Elizabeth Deutch is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an online resale business and serves on the board of directors for Team Happy Feet. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions.

Jack Rothenberg, CFS, is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Rothenberg holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and is involved in the sale of fixed insurance and annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zalal Mello is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in its recommendations.

Jeremy Jones is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2011. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial needs and goals and helps implement plans to work toward those objectives. He assists high net-worth clients with investment, retirement, and income planning. Jeremy has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he held roles as Vice President of Retail Banking at The State Bank from 2007 to 2011, Branch Manager at Republic Bank from 2002 to 2007, and Branch Manager at Fifth Third Bank from 1999 to 2002. He is a Certified Financial Planner. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy enjoys family activities, social events with friends, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

Gaurang Joshi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Bedrock Management Services, as well as nine years at General Motors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of K&P Hospitality Inc., a non-franchise motel, and MARUTI FAST FOODS, LLC, a retail business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation with access to third-party managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Maria Dimercurio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, alongside a concurrent role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager selections, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.