John Krakowiak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved processes to support its clients.

Robert Hein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Utica, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hein is involved with RH3 Consulting Inc., a non-investment-related business entity, and he also provides tax preparation and accounting services through Qolity Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, research, and various management options.

David Miller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. for over a decade. Miller is also the owner of North Coast Financial Advisors, an LLC involved in securities and insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managed accounts. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Timothy Lenhard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a business investment in a hospitality venture and holds a sales representative position with Zapp Charging. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gregory Gilbert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Renata Ramos is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and experience in social work at the University of Michigan. She was also involved with the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham from 2022 to 2023. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Walter Kadell Jr. is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial and the Financial Services Group of Michigan, Inc. since 1998. His additional business activities include work related to non-variable insurance trails for individual and group life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Daniel Heppler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for The Salvation Army’s Mt. Clemens office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kent Chesney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Elle Homes LLC, a residential home construction general contracting business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Eric Hermes is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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.

Brianna Bowman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she held various roles in the hospitality industry and worked in educational settings. Outside her advisory work, she has been involved with several restaurants and service businesses in different capacities. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Chris Demasse is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2009 to 2024. 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 annual retirement-income planning, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Naomi Stiekes is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with over 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and participates in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its advisory services.

David Jozefiak is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory roles, he participates as a movie extra and serves as president of Next Degree Financial, LLC, an insurance agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services supported by proprietary asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Joel Atallah is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and several other firms spanning legal, academic, and counseling sectors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of AI and algorithmic methods in its investment process.

Gezim Kello is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Jack Jerzewski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLife Securities LLC, American United Life, and OneAmerica Securities. He serves as president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors in Dewitt, MI. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Justin Hulett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Grand Slam Getaways, LLC, a short-term rental property business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Jean Charles Wilhelm is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise and Key Management Group, as well as a position at the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm‑approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Mikhail Youdin is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in St Clair Shores, MI since 2014. He also works as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, teaching Economics courses both in-person and online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.