Frank Banks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He has also worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Brendan Cairney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes internships and academic roles at the University of Illinois Springfield as well as various positions in education and self-employment prior to entering the financial advisory field. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party managers and proprietary strategies, focusing on client-specific risk tolerance and matching clients to appropriate investment solutions.

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.

Kenneth Mittelbrun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an umpire for baseball and softball with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-related financial planning services.

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.

John Schuch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and J.J. Astor Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sailing instructor at Bayview Yacht Club, teaching basic sailing on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. Cetera serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and a range of program options.

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.

Ryan Ames is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

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.

David Harden is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he partners with clients to design goals-based financial strategies that align with their individual financial objectives. He has accumulated experience in the financial industry through various roles, including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2020, Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2016 to 2018, and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his professional career, David has interests that include bowling, cars, family activities, and golf.

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.

Michael Fleischer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

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 industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He has previously worked with Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Thomas is also involved in retirement planning through a partner role at a marketing office in Trenton, Michigan. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a broad range of investment solutions, supported by advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple advisory platforms.

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.

Matthew Tribul is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he has held leadership roles since 2014. In his current capacity, he develops, leads, and inspires professionals dedicated to assisting clients with their financial goals. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, he served as Assistant Branch Manager from 2012 to 2014 and as a Financial Consultant from 2003 to 2012. Over his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has gained extensive experience in financial consulting and branch management.