Sarah Emery is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. Emery previously worked at LPL Financial and The State Bank, and she currently owns Emery Financial LLC, which provides financial services and tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, model portfolios, and third-party manager selections.

Jonathan Solace is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2020. Prior to joining UBS, he was with Ally Financial from 2015 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Leon Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with A2 Business LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Carolyn Kunik is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009, following a brief tenure at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. in the same year. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Conan Malmer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. Malmer is also involved in community activities as a director of a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining local baseball fields and serves on the board of a nonprofit health care center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Dan Schuetz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, John Cabot University, Northwestern Mutual, and Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory role, Dan serves as a referee in an adult recreational hockey league. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Bruce Berry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has operated Berry & Maas Consulting, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with several business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm combines extensive advisory capabilities with various non-advisory financial services and supports over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kenneth Oldham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at EverNorth Wealth Advisors and Foguth Financial Group. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved with Orchard Grove Community Church where he leads a men’s group, teaches, and occasionally performs ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Welch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he was associated with WWK Advisors, LLC and WWK Investments, Inc. for several years. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supporting diverse investment strategies through its extensive network of advisors.

Eloise Lacey is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at Fidelity since 2026 and previously was employed at Michigan State University and Herbert Financial Group. Outside of finance, she worked for three years at Dairy Dream. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Keegan Mistry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Garry Penta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Renee Mietelski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2011. She has been with Fidelity Investments for 27 years, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Client Service Specialist, and Senior Tax Customer Service Specialist, among others. Throughout her career, Renee has focused on building relationships with clients to understand their financial goals, preferences, and concerns. Her extensive experience at Fidelity spans from retirement representation to financial consulting, allowing her to create comprehensive financial plans aimed at providing clients with peace of mind and supporting the lifestyles they aspire to maintain. Renee's approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to tailor strategies that align with their individual needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Renee enjoys beach activities, family time, fitness, social events with friends, music, and parenthood.

Michael Conti is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Novi, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Ashley Stutzmann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously spent eight years at Steve Madden, Ltd. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edmund Canlas Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA for 18 years before joining Fidelity in 2025. Outside of finance, he works as a server at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Dijohn Gonzalez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has accumulated 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, with previous positions including Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2021 to 2024, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021, and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2010 to 2020. Throughout his career, he has focused on providing financial guidance tailored to the unique needs of his clients. Gonzalez emphasizes building trust and cultivating strong client relationships, delivering proactive communication and financial strategies designed to empower individuals on their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, he is interested in family activities, fitness, food, parenthood, and traveling.

Mark Mueting is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Ann Arbor, MI, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and offers a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Ali Fayad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience serving families, executives, and retirees in Michigan. He specializes in retirement planning, portfolio management, and long-term wealth preservation, focusing on guiding clients through retirement readiness, portfolio optimization, and family wealth management strategies. Ali began his career as a credit and equity analyst before joining Merrill Lynch, where he has held roles including Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Michigan and maintains series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has shared his expertise as a featured speaker on retirement planning strategies at the SAEA 2024 Conference in Metro Detroit. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Ali resides in Dearborn, Michigan with his wife Maha and their four children. He has been active in the community, previously serving as co-chairman for the American Arab Professional Network (AAPN). Outside of work, Ali enjoys golfing, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and spending time with his family.

David Spirl is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is a member of the investment committee for the Western Wayne County Conservation Association, where he reviews the club’s investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 advisors, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.