Yvonne Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Based in Farmington Hills, MI, her career is focused within Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Paul Benson III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Livernois is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1992 and at Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Matthews is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Trenton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2000 and has owned Brian Matthews & Company, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he writes novels and short stories. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers advisory programs along with specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Ryan Hoff is a financial advisor with Cetera in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at PNC Investments and several years with Cetera Wealth Services. He is also affiliated with Horizon Advisors, where he provides financial services, and has experience in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports a range of investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and serves over 800,000 clients across more than 10,000 advisors.

Mark Maddock is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he worked at Joseph Binder and spent nearly three decades at Visteon Corp. He serves on the board of directors for the Plymouth Boys' Soccer Booster Club and is a personal representative of his ex-wife’s estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Kyle Tousain is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Tousain has been with Mass Mutual organizations since 2016. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and providing recommendations without investment discretion.

Leslie Beier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2021, she worked at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services Inc. Leslie is based in Southfield, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bruce Slater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and Intersecurities, Inc. since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an election inspector for the City of Northville and prepares taxes for a small number of disabled clients. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Minoti Rajput is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. She joined OSAIC in 2024 after 15 years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. She serves as a trustee and president of the Rajput-Dasgupta Family Charitable Foundation and participates on the advisory board of the Living and Learning Enrichment Center, a nonprofit focused on special needs advocacy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party managers.

Nidal Hamameh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hamameh operates his own LLC providing financial services and acts as an independent insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jason Livernois is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1999, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Wagley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to clarify their financial goals and priorities, analyze and stress test their financial situations, and develop personalized strategies for financial planning. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to co-create plans that provide clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys activities such as golfing, skiing, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Shaun Kosnik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. Leveraging in-depth analysis and the resources available through Merrill, Shaun aims to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Shaun holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Oakland University’s School of Business in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Shaun enjoys outdoor activities such as flying personal aircraft, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and family.

Joseph Bartell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dominic Kennedy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at New York Life, Ameriprise, and TIAA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Laura Lleshaj is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with a Wealth Planner and a Vice President Financial Consultant to develop financial plans that clients can have full confidence in, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to clients' changing needs. She focuses on building strong relationships by understanding clients' needs and goals and maintaining open communication. Laura joined Fidelity Investments in 2021, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and then as a Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2023. Her experience within these roles has contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Laura has interests in cooking and baking, family activities, food, music, reading, and traveling.

John Lokar is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services typically on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Molloy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.