Alexander Oaks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Macomb, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for five years and has experience in the hospitality industry with Beau's Grillery. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. Their planning services cover a range of topics and can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Daniel Legner is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and several financial institutions, as well as experience outside finance at Skywest Airlines. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Lord Degraffenreid is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and co-owner of Legacy Wealth Management Group, LLC, and is involved in a partnership operating a Famous Dave's BBQ franchise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers diverse financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by proprietary research and technology, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is a part owner of Bultynck & Co., a CPA firm providing audit, review, tax, bookkeeping, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alex Minarik is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management teams to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial plans aimed at maximizing their relationship with Fidelity. He joined Fidelity in 2025 and brings a client-focused approach to financial planning. Prior to his current role, Alex gained experience as a Financial Advisor at LPL Financial in 2024 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 2022 to 2024. He began his career as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, building a foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in comedy, golf, and music.

Jacob Soriano is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding each client's personal motivations and important relationships to provide tailored financial advice. Prior to this, Jacob served as Vice President, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2023. Before that, he was Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase between 2017 and 2020, and began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans wealth planning, financial advising, and private client advisory roles.

Thomas Bellos II is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021 and has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. Bellos is involved with a nonprofit organization, Empty Bowls Detroit, where he participates in community activities related to planning and preparation events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Troy Yaldoo is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently associated with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services supported by internal research, manager oversight, and use of advanced tools including artificial intelligence.

Linton Banwell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he was with National Planning Corporation for seven years and has been involved with North American Pension Services LLC since 1970, where he serves as sole proprietor providing retirement plans and pension services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Cross is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and manages conflicts when providing fee-based advisory services.

Jonathan Stano is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at FinTrust Brokerage Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Stano is an agent for several non-variable insurance companies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christian Mendyk is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2022, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and worked in the food service industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Conor Walters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hantz Financial Services and two years in golf-related businesses. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Danielle James is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, Danielle has been affiliated with Wayne State University since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market models with research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Andrew Dafoe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Joe's Quality Construction. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytic models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that extend from direct individual plans to corporate financial planning agreements.

James Cummins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and consultant of Future Reflections International Group. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and municipal advisory services through a variety of portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Zdenka Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 18 years and Comerica Securities for one year. 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 tailored retirement planning advice and written Recommendation Reports, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Mcgrath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Washington Township, MI. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2009, he worked at the Center For Wealth Planning, Inc. from 2006 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Cortez Robinson-Starks is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2014. In this capacity, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop comprehensive wealth plans aimed at providing financial peace of mind. He focuses on creating strategies that are personal, comfortable, and understandable, helping clients build confidence in their financial decisions. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Cortez worked as a Relationship Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2010 to 2014. His professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, during which he has supported clients in selecting wealth strategies tailored to their present and future needs.

Michael Bender is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He began his career at Fidelity in 2017 and has progressed through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Relationship Banker at FirstMerit Bank from 2015 to 2016. Michael's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust and integrity, collaborating with clients to assess their unique circumstances and needs in pursuit of their financial goals. His experience spans financial consulting and investment advising within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in fitness, football, spending time at the lake, caring for pets, and traveling.