Mark Foster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and previously was with Talmer Bank and Trust from 2015 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Karla Nagorsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and iVantage Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-owned media company providing advertising and marketing services, and she serves as a trustee of a personal family trust managing assets for her children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a range of investment strategies across various program structures with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Collin Allor is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Madonna University for six years and has experience in landscaping. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Amber Deel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. Her career reflects a commitment to providing financial planning services tailored to clients' goals and values. Amber holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial consulting. She emphasizes building trusting and reliable relationships with clients to develop flexible financial plans that adapt to life changes. Outside of her professional life, Amber enjoys activities such as attending concerts, cooking and baking, family activities, motorcycles, pets, and traveling.

Zakaria Alhabbal is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC and the University of Michigan Dearborn. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of a homeowners association and a Detroit-based ballet folklorico group, and he owns businesses focused on custom software development and couponing advice. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Toria Cooper is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience, including 32 years at Merrill. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Lacross Courtney is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. She has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2019. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Kristina Schofer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Novi, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked six years at Centria Healthcare, LLC. She serves as the chapter secretary for a local business network in Ferndale, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ian Goins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, his work history includes roles in various industries such as hospitality and waste services. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Moose Ridge Golf Course and XGolf Brighton. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies.

Megan Davis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an independent distribution business for Young Living Essential Oils. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

David Rychlick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for nine years. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed to sell life and disability insurance and offers fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party managed account solutions and unified managed accounts.

Matthew Linscott is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies. He takes a client-centered approach, beginning with understanding each client's unique aspirations and financial situation to develop personalized strategies addressing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He integrates the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide clients with investment insights and banking services. He also serves within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management: Farmington Hills & Associates. Beyond his professional role, Matthew is involved in community volunteering, reflecting Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include football, music, reading, running, singing, spending time with his family, swimming, and watching movies.

Amanda Scull is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, based in Brentwood, TN. She has nine years of industry experience, including two years at Plante Moran Financial Advisors before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2017. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services across workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms, and offers employer-facing retirement plan consulting and educational resources.

Eric Van Hevel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his professional role, he serves as an independent contractor officiating high school football and basketball. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes holistic analyses and the option to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system.

John Shmyr Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 17 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Kevin Mcdevitt is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI. He has been with UBS since 1987. In addition to his advisory role, he has acted as a trustee for a family trust for several years, overseeing its administration and asset distribution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Timothy Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an investment professional since 2003 and utilizes a consultative approach focused on Goals Based Wealth Management. His practice serves business owners, professionals, and private families, offering personalized wealth management strategies as well as consulting on small business retirement plans. Tim began his career with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and joined Merrill after 12 years, appreciating the firm’s rich history. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tim is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investments and Wealth Institute™. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, Tim resides in Northville, Michigan. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, golfing, walking his Labradors, fitness training, and participating in community volunteer activities.

Dennis Lavoy is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Michigan Financial Advisors, and he also operates Telos Financial, his own insurance and annuity business. Lavoy is a board member of the Community Foundation of Plymouth and serves on the Board of Directors for Community Financial Credit Union, where he holds the roles of Secretary and Treasurer. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of tools and third-party services to construct and manage portfolios, accommodating both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gilbert Toth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Genesis Financial Partners for over two decades. He is also vice president of Hycki Toth Incorporated, where he develops client financial plans and manages portfolio strategy. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through retirement-income planning services, using a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mircea Corches is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan and JPMORGAN Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at AllState Financial Services and Prudential Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.