Erica Thomas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Warren, MI, holding the Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Natcity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Taylor Brynaert is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Washington, Michigan, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Tarr & Associates since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management primarily provided by investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary 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 previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of his parents' trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models delivered through in-house and third-party managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and matching to appropriate investment programs.

Joseph Sabelhaus is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Troy, Michigan, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of advising, he has worked minimally as an attorney drafting estate planning documents and serves occasionally as a backup helicopter pilot for traffic reporting. 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 range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Patrick Lapensee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he spends part of his time on tax preparation services. 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 a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Justin Dunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Dunn serves as a hockey official in the Detroit area. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a large network of advisors and various institutional platforms.

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.

Jacob Cole is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and previously worked in various roles outside of finance, including education staffing and moving services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party programs and discretionary management options.

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 at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several notable firms, including Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Shunyia & Company Private Wealth Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management.

Anthony Van Arsdale is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Hantz Financial Services, and Computershare. Merrill 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Gerrard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Huntington Bank, and TCF Bank. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

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® certificant and Series 63 license holder with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicole Narkus is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and leads Nicole Faith Financial Services LLC, focusing on financial planning, investment management, retirement, and insurance planning. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Edward Jones for seven years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations within the industry.

John Nori is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 13 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and three years at Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the McLaren Macomb Healthcare Foundation and owns a card trading business incorporated for his two sons. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through various programs and employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.