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.

William Monteith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 21 years at Linsco Private Ledger and one year at Merrill. 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 and a variety of investment programs and platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Capri Pointer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America, Costco Warehouse, and the Bureau of Workers Compensation. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. He is also an active member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, attending monthly trainings and annual mobilization exercises. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Ali Mchawrab is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at CVS Health for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a pharmacist at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, Michigan. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Widmaier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he also provides product information at archery dealer events through Steve Kaufman & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Daniel Pozdol is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Pozdol serves as Executive Vice-President on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its advisory process.

Daniel Bulgozdy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations.

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.

Aaron Thierry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ohio National Financial Services and American United Life. Thierry is also involved with CORE Financial Group LLC, where he has ownership and agent roles related to fixed insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers multiple management platforms, access to third-party advisers, proprietary model strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Phillip West is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2006. He has 20 years of industry experience and is based in Clarkston, MI. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

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.

Mahadee Chowdhury is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Chowdhury has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. 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, with a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Kimberly Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lawrence Stout is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Albin Campbell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a family farm that has been owned since 1920. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

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.

Leslie Beier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services Inc. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.