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.

Leonard Zito is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 33% owner of MSZ Enterprises, LLC, a business involved in leasing office buildings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program options, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers.

Paul Tackett is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort and TREMEC Corporation, as well as academic involvement at the University of Michigan and University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through multiple program sponsors and third-party managers.

Philip Piesko is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1995. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines model portfolios, third-party management, and access to a range of financial products.

David Smolarek is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Troy, MI. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at the Center for Wealth Planning Advisors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brooks Black is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior career includes positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Additionally, he operates a real estate rental business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to Model Wealth Portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Paul Skomial is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for over 20 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent affiliated with various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm delivers these services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of platform arrangements and investment strategies, including proprietary models under the Founders Gate Capital brand and third-party managers.

Peter Molesa is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services INC and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business selling bonsai and related products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to accommodate diverse client needs.

Patrick Lane is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP and Stout Risius Ross, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a partner at Gabel and Lane Financial Services and acts as an administrator or trustee for estates and trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Mitter Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NuStar Insurance Agency, where he provides property and casualty insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio access, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

David Bultynck is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and is involved with multiple business ventures, including serving as a partner at Bultynck & Co., which provides accounting and tax services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in business consulting and facilitates business management through several related entities. Cetera Investment Advisers is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to use affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers or customized strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Nicholas Litton is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, Gale A Cengage Company, J. Crew, and Michigan State University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, frequently utilizing LPL-sponsored and other endorsed advisory platforms.

Connor Carbary is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously was with Axa Advisors, LLC from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he manages and works as a valet attendant for Extravagante Valet. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Thomas Cooper is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Troy, MI. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Erica Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. Based in Chicago, IL, her career has been focused within the J.P. Morgan organization. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence.

Taylor Brynaert is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Washington, Michigan, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Tarr & Associates since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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 model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Valentina Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023, following roles at D.A. Davidson Co., Rocket Companies, Family First Life, and the City of Detroit. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of accounts and wealth levels. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Girardin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and AXA Advisors. He also serves as a trustee of his parents' trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs for individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

Joseph Sabelhaus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of advising, Joseph has worked as an attorney drafting wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, and serves occasionally as a backup helicopter pilot for traffic reporting in the Detroit area. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to discretionary and non-discretionary management and a range of model portfolios and research.