Theodore Spickler is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He initially joined Merrill in 2011, focusing on assisting affluent clients and their families in achieving financial wellness. After a two-year hiatus to pursue a business opportunity, he returned to Merrill in 2019. He applies his experience in delivering holistic, goals-based strategies to help clients with managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Theodore holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Theodore earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Iowa. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Jeffrey Linska is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Securities America. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance and fixed and indexed annuity sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios with a range of investment vehicles.

James Melstrom is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously spent 18 years at UBS Financial Services. Melstrom serves on the board of directors and acts as treasurer and head of fundraising for Islam Really Cares Corp, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable giving. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Ryan Davis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including a prior role at AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers.

Anthony Larocca is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at National Planning Corporation and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Larocca Financial Services, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

John Baxter III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1987, including 15 years with Bank of America, N.A. in Bloomfield Hills, MI. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradley Surman is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He began his career as a Wealth Management Banker at Bank of America from 2003 to 2009, followed by roles as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch before joining Fidelity Investments as a Financial Consultant in 2013. Throughout his career, Bradley has worked with wealthy individuals and families to develop long-term financial plans and provide education to help clients avoid common financial mistakes. His approach emphasizes planning, honesty, education, collaboration, and diligence. Outside of his professional work, Bradley enjoys attending concerts, cooking and baking, playing golf, watching movies, listening to music, and going to the theater.

Robert Rubarth is a financial advisor with Stifel in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously spent six years at Raymond James & Associates. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Andrew Bastian is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Michigan Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Bastian is involved in tax preparation through his own firm and teaches classes on estate and tax planning. He is also licensed as a real estate agent, assisting clients with buying and selling homes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutions, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to build customized portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jeffrey Smaka is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a long tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank and Bank One dating back to 1997. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Robert Garbutt is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2005. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicklaus Serafini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Comerica Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Investments, and Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions, LLC as a financial advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Joshua Slayton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Raymond James Financial Services and the Rochester Mills Beer Company. His background also includes academic positions at Grand Valley State University and consulting work with J5 Consulting and Construction Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Nickolas LaLonde is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works with clients to understand their personal priorities, preferences, and values, providing coaching and strategies aligned with their financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2022 and completed an internship in wealth management at Merrill Lynch in 2018. Throughout his career, Nickolas has focused on delivering financial planning and wealth management services tailored to individual client needs. His professional experience spans several years in the financial advisory field, where he has developed expertise in client-focused financial strategies. No additional information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Hayley Morgan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years. Morgan has also held positions at Berkshire Hathaway HS, HWWB Realtors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Robert Cline is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Evan Wessel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held positions at Bank of America NA, General RV Center, and Detroit Vapor Shop. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yvette Musto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a mortgage-related business involving the collection and distribution of payments for a property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joi Rushing is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and chair of the budget committee for Tee Set Golf Club, a social golf organization that hosts tournaments and raises funds for scholarships, and is a board member of Detroit Future City, a nonprofit focused on equitable and sustainable growth in Detroit. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephanie Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at infinex Investments, Inc. for eight years. Brown has also been employed at Flagstar Bank for 20 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.