Cynthia Bardel Switlik is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2011 and brings expertise in personalized, goals-based wealth planning with a focus on integrated wealth management, portfolio risk management, and tax-efficient strategies. Cynthia works closely with clients on education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Cynthia earned a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Accountancy from Walsh College. Her advisory practice emphasizes objective, fiduciary management and utilizes the resources of Bank of America and Merrill to align investment strategies with clients’ individual situations. Outside of her professional role, Cynthia enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Carolyn Kunik is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Merrill. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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.

Carl Erickson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waterford, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Capital Analysts and Lyons Financial Group. Outside of advising, Erickson is a co-owner of Detroit National Brewing Company, LLC, a former beer company that now receives royalty payments from a brand sale, and serves as Treasurer on the board of the Sylvan Shores Improvement Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities and employs algorithmic automation overseen by dedicated committees to generate personalized retirement income recommendations.

Anthony Bonner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Trinitas Tax, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a range of investment strategies.

Sufia Choudhury is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with two years at the firm and a total of one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years at Bank of America and three years at Estee Lauder Mac Cosmetics. Merrill, along 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.

Michelle Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a travel advisory side business, Calm Currents Travel LLC, and works as a consultant for travel-related services. Merrill, along 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.

Antonio Bugli is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Antonio's work focuses on helping clients effectively manage their financial futures. Outside of his professional role, Antonio has interests in football, golfing, hiking, hunting, and pickleball. He also values spending time with his family and traveling.

Melissa Parkins is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. She has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2012 and has been involved with Southworth & Wilson, Inc. since 2018 in a non-investment support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Nicole Bell is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hantz Financial Services for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering services such as financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Cook is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

John Cooper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Philip Maniaci is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked for 26 years. Based in Clinton Township, MI, he has maintained a consistent career at the firm since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small business crafting and selling handmade cutting boards. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting while utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mark Frye is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Spire Investment Partners, W & R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Mark Wise is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SII Investments. In addition to his advisory work, Wise teaches the investments course in the CFP Program at Oakland University and serves as Vice President of Advanced Planning Educational Group, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party management solutions to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Joseph Saverino is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and is also a partner and owner of Pilot Financial Group LLC, a business formed in collaboration with fellow advisor Ralph Koss. Saverino has a background that includes working at Clear Channel since 2003. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mackenzie Cauffiel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized wealth plans. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2023 and focuses on retirement planning and income strategies, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Mackenzie prioritizes client education and advises the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders, and skilled professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has been a financial services professional since 2018. Mackenzie holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she spent five years in private banking advising ultra-high net worth clients, endowments, and foundations. Mackenzie is involved in several professional organizations including BasBlue, the Detroit Economic Club, and serves as Co-Chair of Inforum's Emerging Professionals Affinity Group. She resides in Berkley with her husband, Hamilton, and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running, and traveling.

K. Jones is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. Holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials, Jones has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of advising, Jones serves as treasurer for the Golf Cottage I Association condominium association in Lewiston, MI. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to client goals.

Jennifer Griffin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She is associated with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera since 2006 as well as ownership of Griffin Wealth Management & Tax, LLC since 2012. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Tax Manager at Marcum LLP, where she performs tax planning and preparation remotely. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to various investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Gurdeesh Singh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Meredith Atrasz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2017. Her professional background includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Her approach focuses on helping clients improve their financial situation by aligning their plans with their goals and personal preferences. Meredith emphasizes collaboration that involves candor, openness to new ideas, accountability, and action. She aims to build life-long relationships with clients and their families to educate and empower them to make informed financial decisions. Outside of her professional work, Meredith has interests in cooking and baking, music, parenthood, puzzles, traveling, and yoga.