Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Victor Doherty is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Victor has spent his entire professional career in the financial services industry, gaining experience through various market cycles. He works with a diverse group of clients including business owners, medical professionals, corporate executives, and retirees. His approach involves guiding clients thoughtfully and collaboratively to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP).

Joe Chapman III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Elizabeth Deutch is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an online resale business and serves on the board of directors for Team Happy Feet. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions.

Jack Rothenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Rothenberg also engages in the sale of fixed life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Zalal Mello is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2005. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeremy Jones is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2011. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial needs and goals and helps implement plans to work toward those objectives. He assists high net-worth clients with investment, retirement, and income planning. Jeremy has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he held roles as Vice President of Retail Banking at The State Bank from 2007 to 2011, Branch Manager at Republic Bank from 2002 to 2007, and Branch Manager at Fifth Third Bank from 1999 to 2002. He is a Certified Financial Planner. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy enjoys family activities, social events with friends, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

Gaurang Joshi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Ameriprise and Bedrock Management Services and spent nine years at General Motors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of a non-franchise motel and a retail business, and he serves as CEO of his own RIA business, Able Strategies, LLC. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Maria Dimercurio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has also been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Amanda Allie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jack Hosmer Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. He is also president of Junior Mills Corp, a CPA and tax preparation firm, and has worked with Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky, PC as a staff accountant since 1993. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports a variety of investment vehicles, managing portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Thomas Klamo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, he has been affiliated with Wayne State University since 1988. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Thomas Brehm is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following a decade at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a treasurer, director, and 25% owner of Central Michigan Inns, a limited service hotel, and is involved with its holding company, Meridian Hospitality LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that supports client decision-making through asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Sara Savoia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Franklin Energy and Kroger before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kareem Chehab is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to clients. He works closely with individuals to identify their financial goals and develop tailored portfolio strategies aimed at addressing a range of priorities, including home buying, education funding, elder care, and healthcare planning. Kareem holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He offers ongoing advice and guidance to adapt clients' portfolios in response to changing needs, serving as a resource for investing, retirement planning, and other financial matters. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Committed to understanding what matters most to his clients and their families, Kareem emphasizes a collaborative approach to help pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals.

Matthew Oliver is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets with a nationwide adviser force. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Dale Bender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012 and also operates a tax preparation business. Additionally, he serves as Treasurer on the boards of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and the Dearborn Rotary Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Battenberg is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member and 50% owner of Battenberg Investment Co LLC, where he is involved in investment decisions for family investments. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that guides asset allocation and financial planning.

Christopher Tyll is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2015. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Larry Mayberry is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2018, he worked with Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2014 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.