Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nandini Sherry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Sunny Days of Youth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mortenson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mortenson serves as treasurer on the leadership board of St. John's Lutheran Church, involved in financial oversight and strategic direction for the church and its affiliated school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based financial planning across a range of topics. The firm separates its planning services from managed-account programs and emphasizes periodic reviews and advisor-delivered updates without discretionary trading authority.

Christopher Mizzi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive wealth plans that address their expenses, income, objectives, risk, and risk tolerance. He assists in implementing these plans by analyzing market conditions, investments, and related data to create strategies aimed at meeting clients' long-term financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Detroit. Christopher has earned the professional designations of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, he participates in community service through volunteer efforts with local organizations.

Scott Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously held positions at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. In addition to his advisory role, Vermillion is involved with DFCU Financial Partners, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. He is also an active member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, attending monthly trainings and annual mobilization exercises. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Timothy A. Shelton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2003, including prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services while delivering advisory work through proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Daniel Bulgozdy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations.

Mark Rhodes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America, he aims to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial objectives through comprehensive wealth management. Mark holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, he actively participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Andrew Mussen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. 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 institutions. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and platforms supported by extensive operational tools and serves over 22,800 advisors nationwide.

Donald Vliet is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005, totaling 21 years in the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

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.

Kimberly Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities 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 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services Inc. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Bruce Slater is a financial advisor at Osaic with the designations ChFC® and Series 63, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Intersecurities, Inc. since 1997 and was previously with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. from 1997 to 2016. Outside of advising, he serves as an election inspector for the City of Northville and prepares taxes for a small number of disabled clients. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process that includes asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies.