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 the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, his background includes roles at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Rocket Auto LLC. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Phoenix Garage LLC, an automotive restoration business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including planner-led wealth management and online advice, utilizing diversified model portfolios and a fiduciary approach under ERISA and DOL guidelines.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models and uses third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs to tailor solutions for clients.

Mark Chrobak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Treat Dreams, assisting in store operations and selling ice cream. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

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.

Christopher Sabatini is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares tax returns as an independent contractor at William Sabatini CPA and is involved in the sales and marketing of fixed annuities, insurance, and securities through Sabatini Wealth Strategies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options.

Bachira Murray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a catering business and co-owns a residential rental property listed on Airbnb. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on model asset allocations and an ESG eligibility framework.

Bryanne Kramer is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Clawson, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005, totaling 18 years at the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing retirement‑income planning using a combination of proprietary research, third‑party data, and algorithmic tools.

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 at LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Mt. Chalet. Gross is also involved with AQuest Wealth Strategies as an investment representative. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

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 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2006. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and is based in Troy, Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, Davis sells fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning services, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Jennings is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Development for Homes for Autism, where he oversees fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers.

Jack Zade is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven 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, and Fox Chase Capital Partners. Outside of finance, he was involved with C.J. Barrymore's Entertainment from 2012 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within a framework that includes broader derivatives and commodities 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 18 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., The Huntington Investment Company, and Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Jerad Laparl is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jhfn Sii for seven years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Laparl manages an LLC focused on employee oversight for a storage company. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, high-net-worth, and non-high-net-worth investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach involves model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with multiple program options such as Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.