Michael Kernya is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Kernya holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, with an emphasis on advisory services that do not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Thomas Van Doorne Jr Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and previously spent nine years at LPL Financial LLC. He is co-owner of Firma Financial Planning, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauren Stavale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Stavale is involved in fitness and health coaching through Beachbody LLC, where she helps people participate in fitness programs and wellness challenges. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm employs structured planning tools and supports a variety of investment and financial services, including relationships with private funds and structured-product activities.

Alexander Oaks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Macomb, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for five years and has experience in the hospitality industry with Beau's Grillery. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. Their planning services cover a range of topics and can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Timothy Ely is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with accounting records for his wife's dental practice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that incorporate modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Daniel Legner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, IB Wealth Management, and Cetera Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Lord Degraffenreid is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding the Series 66 designation and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and is a partner and co-owner of Legacy Wealth Management Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a partnership operating a Famous Dave’s BBQ franchise. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management options.

Helen Terenzi is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Producers Choice/Raymond James. Outside of her financial career, she has worked with L'Oreal USA in fragrance sales and promotion since 2005. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is a part owner of Bultynck & Co., a CPA firm providing audit, review, tax, bookkeeping, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jacob Soriano is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding each client's personal motivations and important relationships to provide tailored financial advice. Prior to this, Jacob served as Vice President, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2023. Before that, he was Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase between 2017 and 2020, and began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans wealth planning, financial advising, and private client advisory roles.

Thomas Bellos II is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Bellos is involved with the nonprofit organization Empty Bowls Detroit, participating in planning and event preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Julie Bennett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at infinex Investments, Inc. for eight years and Flagstar for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Linton Banwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 53 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation and General American, and he has been involved with North American Pension Services LLC since 1970. Outside of advising, he operates North American Pension Services as a sole proprietor administering retirement plans and serves as a licensed real estate agent for his own purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jonathan Stano is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Alliance Catholic Credit Union and FinTrust Brokerage Services, LLC prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Danley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves with the Grosse Pointe Farms Police Reserve Unit. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser force.

Andrew Dafoe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Joe's Quality Construction. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytic models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that extend from direct individual plans to corporate financial planning agreements.

Shari Warezak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cortez Robinson-Starks is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2014. In this capacity, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop comprehensive wealth plans aimed at providing financial peace of mind. He focuses on creating strategies that are personal, comfortable, and understandable, helping clients build confidence in their financial decisions. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Cortez worked as a Relationship Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2010 to 2014. His professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, during which he has supported clients in selecting wealth strategies tailored to their present and future needs.

Michael Bender is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He began his career at Fidelity in 2017 and has progressed through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Relationship Banker at FirstMerit Bank from 2015 to 2016. Michael's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust and integrity, collaborating with clients to assess their unique circumstances and needs in pursuit of their financial goals. His experience spans financial consulting and investment advising within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in fitness, football, spending time at the lake, caring for pets, and traveling.

J Fioroni is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over four decades of experience in investment and wealth management advisory services. Since joining Merrill in 1982, he has focused on developing client relationships tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. Working as part of Team Fioroni, which collectively holds over 60 years of industry experience, he assists clients ranging from growing families to retirees in defining and pursuing their financial goals through comprehensive wealth management planning. Fioroni holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Michigan State University. Beyond his advisory role, he has been involved in leadership development, having taught Dale Carnegie Leadership Courses for 15 years across Michigan. He is an officer of the Rotary Club of Flint, Michigan, and actively participates in the community through this organization. Fioroni is also an avid baseball player and fan, competing in Men’s Senior Baseball tournaments locally and nationally. He lives in Michigan with his wife, Lynette, and their three children.