Dan Mihaescu is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mihaescu serves on the Board of Directors for Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and performs as an opera singer. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Todd Schuster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Utica, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including over a decade at LPL Financial since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he operates QOLity Tax, providing tax preparation and related administrative services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nathan Skuratovich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Cintas and Northwood University and also has experience at Meadowbrook Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by 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, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers.

Lori Swatsworth is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Hantz Financial Services. Outside of advising, she serves as an office administrator for the Ameriprise Financial Planning Office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and annual advice, utilizing proprietary research and tools within a framework that includes specific enrollment criteria and affiliations with various fund firms.

Mackenzie White is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to rejoining Merrill in 2026, White worked at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, as well as having experience at Oakland Community College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kenneth Schenden is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jacob Smolarek is a CFP® certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Jackson National. He also served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2015 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Alexander Macgregor is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and was previously with Pruco Securities, LLC. since 2013. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of other financial products.

Kevin Ott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Macomb, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served six years at the US Coast Guard Air Station Detroit. Outside of his advisory role, Ott is involved in coaching amateur swim and water polo teams and owns an RV rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Rajewski is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2005. Rajewski holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Andrew Howard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Colleen Schueneman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at National Life Group, Equity Services, Inc., and MML Investors Services LLC. Schueneman serves as an executive board member of the Rags Remembered Foundation. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Eoin Walsh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various JPMorgan entities since 2012. 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. The firm delivers these services through Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions.

Matthew Waugh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2015 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he runs a Little League Baseball team in Macomb, MI, which recently began offering apparel sales to support team activities. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael See is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2010 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Creal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Pine Lake Country Club. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Melissa Mestrovich is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity since 2010, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including funds and model portfolios.

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.