John McGowan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as a life insurance sales agent. 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 and asset management services through collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joann Blake is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. Her prior roles include long-term positions with Avantax Advisory Services and Radabaugh Financial Services. She is treasurer/comptroller for a nonprofit organization, Boys and Girls Bible Clubs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michael Ceaser Jr. is a CFP® professional with 50 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has also been involved with Ceaser Capital Management since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, integrating both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Joseph Ciesinski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. His other business activities include operating under the DBAs America Group Retirement Strategy Centers and Ciesinski Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Grady Darnell is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with families to design and implement wealth plans that provide the confidence needed to enjoy their lives. Grady joined Fidelity Investments in 2015 and has held several positions within the firm, including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant, before becoming Vice President in 2024. His experience spans across financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Grady has interests in art, baseball, cars, cooking and baking, golf, and reading.

Shadia Joudi Dedecker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant for Avon, selling beauty products on a limited basis. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, trustee services, and affiliated fund strategies.

William Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, and Pinnacle Inc. He is also involved with Nast Financial Solutions, providing investment advice independently. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Mary Warner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and has been with Stifel since 2023. Prior to joining Stifel, she worked at Sprout House Natural Foods Market for one year. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

John Kronner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Michele Klippstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and offers comprehensive wealth management services supported by advanced modeling tools.

Brian Maxson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career that began on October 19, 1987, the day of the stock market crash. At that time, he observed the impact of market volatility influenced by fear and greed, which motivated him to study market fundamentals and help clients avoid emotional investment decisions. He serves ambitious clients including automotive, medical and private equity executives, engineers, business owners, attorneys, physicians, and corporate entities, focusing on practical and timely retirement and wealth management strategies. Brian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and has obtained several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also acts as a Portfolio Manager, providing discretionary management of personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Outside of his professional work, Brian supports several organizations such as The Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), The American Diabetes Foundation (ADA), Faustman Labs, Eversight, The Humane Society, various church groups, and Eastern Michigan University. He lives in Canton, Michigan with his wife and has three adult children. His personal interests include golfing, antiquing, music, and spending time with family.

Melissa Southwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Investment Services, and Raymond James Financial Services. Southwell serves on the board of the Kiwanis Club of Livonia Early Risers Foundation and is involved in coordinating tax services at the Center for Tax Planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in its investment approach.

Jasmine Pratt is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments with experience in financial planning and client relationship management. She holds securities and insurance licenses, enabling her to assist clients with comprehensive financial planning services. Her professional background includes roles at Fidelity Investments, where she has served as a Planning Consultant since 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2025, and a High Net Worth Associate from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Outside of her professional career, Jasmine enjoys activities such as attending comedy events, exploring food, socializing with friends, watching movies, and listening to music.

Charles Tourangeau is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. He serves as a board member and secretary for Grosse Pointe Academy, a private school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Craig Lenhard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Lenhard is involved in real estate-related business activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

John Garry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Summit Insurance, LaFontaine and Sons Landscaping, and Central Michigan University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Reid Beyerlein is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates two businesses: Bline Investments and Ties Like Me, a networking organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs with a focus on risk profiling and outcome modeling.

Jeffrey Winkler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Seneca Hawthorne Holdings, an LLC that owns a fitness facility in Detroit. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated specialists.

Dean Graham is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves individuals, families, and businesses by applying customized financial strategies, including equity option programs, to manage portfolio risk, enhance cash flow, and support client objectives. Dean holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has over 30 years of experience in financial advisory services. Dean earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing with an emphasis in Economics from Michigan State University. He has been actively involved in the Grosse Pointe community, including participation with the Grosse Pointe South Dugout Club. Dean and his family reside in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

David Harris is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Executive Officer of the Michigan Youth Soccer League, overseeing travel competition activities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client asset allocation and financial planning.