Christopher Deruyver is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years and Affinity Wealth Solutions for over two decades. He is also involved in managing a property leasing business related to his branch office space. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

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 financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 license. His prior firms include Telos Financial, FSC Securities Corporation, and Michigan Financial Advisors. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Plymouth and is also a board member, secretary, and treasurer for the Community Financial Credit Union. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment programs and strategies.

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.

Kirk Pentecost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial Services for 13 years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Hatch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2016, as well as prior experience at Merrill, Regal Advisory Services, and Ameriprise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and offers a wide range of investment and financial services.

Mircea Corches is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2018, following prior roles at Allstate Financial Advisors and PRUCO Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Larry Wood serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he collaborates with clients to understand their financial situations and presents solutions through Merrill and Bank of America. His approach focuses on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to help develop strategies that pursue their financial goals. With a background as a former collegiate and semi-professional baseball player, Larry brings discipline and a competitive drive to his financial advisory role. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Northwood University, including an MBA with a concentration in Finance, and possesses multiple professional designations, such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Larry's expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment financial services. He maintains community involvement with organizations including the Bay Area Family YMCA, Northwood "Go M.A.D.", the Salvation Army, and participates in Walled Lake Western Baseball.

Nicholas Faiola is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks.

Patrick Ingram is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at RFC Financial Planners and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2024. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Rachael Butler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Serra Group in Farmington Hills. She works closely with executives, pre-retirees, and business owners to provide clarity and structure during major financial transitions such as selling a business, stepping into retirement, or navigating a career change. Her approach begins with understanding clients' priorities, families, and legacies to create personalized plans aligned with their long-term goals. Rachael focuses on exit and pre-liquidity planning for business owners, retirement planning for pre-retirees and executives, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to develop seamless financial plans. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. A lifelong Michigander from Metro Detroit, Rachael is involved in professional organizations such as Inforum and Northridge Church, and community initiatives including Better Money Habits Ambassador, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Michigan Humane Society. She balances her professional work with personal interests like gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Brian Shindeldecker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations.

Ellen Pritchard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She 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.

Erin Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Jonathan Mc Clain is a securities professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Banc One Securities Corporation, Chase Investment Services Corp., and JP Morgan Chase Bank, n.a. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Danny Salem is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, MassMutual Investors Services, Symmetry Financial Group, Starbucks Coffee Company, and Wehbe Insurance 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Anderson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves on the Board of Directors for Leo Flight Corporation and is a board member of the Stadium Commons Condo Association, in addition to owning and managing several business entities including A2 Business LLC and Clarity 9 Holdings, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated and sub-advised investment options.

Katti Jankowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, Jankowski spent 14 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients.

Zahra Mehraban is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Gang of Wolverines LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that incorporate tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options.