Christian Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise based in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and various positions outside the financial sector, including in rehabilitation and hospitality, alongside periods of full-time education. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael Jergens is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Phoenix Garage LLC, a business focused on automotive restoration. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Tina Nguyen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS and operated Lexi Spa before joining Ameriprise. 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 ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gian Luca Sbrocca is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Macomb Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, previously associated with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Mark Chrobak is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Gary Corona is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning and investment services through a structured advisory process.

Megan Moloney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1996, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a small entrepreneurial venture selling ice cream locally. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through multiple third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various advisory programs and maintaining both advisory and brokerage channels.

Christopher Hines is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shelby Township, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. He serves as president and director of The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation, overseeing board activities and co-chairing fundraising events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large advisor and branch network.

Bachira Murray is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, previously holding roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, and the Center for Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory role, Murray is a co-owner of a catering business and a residential property rental. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Zakhele Dhlamini is a financial advisor with Merrill in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and PNC Bank, where he worked from 2013 to 2017 before joining Merrill in 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Gross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Mt. Chalet from 2013 to 2017. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Lee Hart is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Hart serves on the board of directors for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering comprehensive written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement advice while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Matthew Davis is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2006. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and is based in Troy, Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Michael Jennings is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Development and Director at Homes for Autism, overseeing fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jack Zade is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including North American Financial Services, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Fox Chase Capital Partners. Outside of finance, he was involved with C.J. Barrymore's Entertainment for eight years. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Logan Oates is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a sales and marketing contractor for an online retail business on Etsy, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and offers comprehensive investment and planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Beth Decker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and various Raymond James affiliates. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs with a broad network of advisors.

Jerad Laparl is a financial advisor at Osaic with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following seven years at Jhfn Sii. In addition to his advisory role, he manages an LLC involved in a self-storage business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios with a broad range of investment options.

William Roberts is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Roberts serves on the board of his local Salvation Army church and its Echo Grove Camp, providing business advice and community outreach support. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working primarily through program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Stacey Pressel is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and goals, while delivering customer service. Her career at Fidelity Investments began in 2009 as a Financial Representative. She then served as a Relationship Manager from 2012 to 2021 before assuming her current position. This progression reflects her experience within wealth management and client relationship roles.