Patrick Lapensee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation through a related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering diverse advisory programs and financial planning services.

Justin Dunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a hockey referee at ice rinks in Detroit, MI. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Max Zade is a Planning Consultant who focuses on providing financial planning services that prioritize understanding clients' goals, values, and concerns. He works to build personalized plans that address what matters most to clients over time, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and provide clarity. Prior to his current role, Max gained experience at Fidelity Investments where he served as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. His background includes developing client relationships and supporting financial planning needs. Outside of his professional work, Max has personal interests that include comedy, concerts, museums, music, and tennis.

Evan Delmotte is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served for 15 years with the Township of Bruce in emergency services as a firefighter and paramedic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Brett Bernard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2013, as well as at TD Ameritrade from 2021 to 2024. Bernard is a member of the investment committee for First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, MI, though he has not yet begun serving in this role. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a structured investment process supported by centralized custody and operational integration.

Joseph Candela III is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Beau Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pioneer Financial Services and the Ochadleus Family office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Shunyia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. from 2011 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TRI-COUNTY PREFERRED REALTY, a real estate rental business in Rochester Hills, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through its national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Anthony Van Arsdale is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Hantz Financial Services, Computershare, United Wholesale Mortgage, One Main Financial, Specialty Coatings, and Sherwin Williams. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Evan Gerrard is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2022 and 2023 respectively, with prior experience in banking and other roles in the Rochester Hills, MI area. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kody Seibold is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Michigan School and Government Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2013. 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 advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jacob Short is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tiaa, as well as entrepreneurial ventures such as Shade Cloth Store LLC and Modern Media Tech. He also has a background in full-time education spanning a decade. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Lee Schaeffer Jr. is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2004. He holds a Series 63 registration and practices out of Warren, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with a range of model portfolios and research.

Nicole Narkus is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Raymond James and also operates Nicole Faith Financial Services LLC, where she provides financial planning and investment management services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, supported by a broad affiliate network and a distinctive advisory approach.

John Nori is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 13 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the McLaren Macomb Healthcare Foundation and owns a card trading business operated by his two sons. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessment methodologies, and automated rebalancing to build diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Frank Bologna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated products.

Jessica Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 license and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the advisory board of MissionSquare Retirement, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jordan Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, having previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cornerstone Benefit Plans, Inc., where he provides health insurance and benefit advisory services. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering 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, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Dan Mihaescu is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mihaescu serves on the Board of Directors for Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and performs as an opera singer. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Todd Schuster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Utica, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including over a decade at LPL Financial since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he operates QOLity Tax, providing tax preparation and related administrative services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.