Jennifer Ball is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years before joining Ameriprise in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a troop leader for a Girl Scout troop, where she facilitates volunteers and supports school events. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary and third-party research with structured planning tools, operating within an investment framework influenced by its affiliated products and arrangements.

Jialin Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Li worked at Bank of America from 2022 to 2025. Outside of advising, Li is the owner of Elseven LLC, an inactive entity initially intended to support a family social media channel. 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, and institutions, utilizing internal and third-party managers.

Shelby Masen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Shelby worked at Sigma Financial Corporation and Sigma Planning Corporation, and has operated Masen Paich Wealth Management since 2022. Outside of advisory work, Shelby is involved with WMS Agency, focusing on term and whole life insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Anuj Rama is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Wayne State University and Mortgage Center LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by quantitative modeling tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers advisory solutions through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Cory Miglio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Shelby Township, Michigan. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2011. 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 performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and selective use of ESG criteria.

Rachael Chartier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for nine years at LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, focusing on income sources, Social Security options, and withdrawal strategies.

Ralph Koss is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James for 27 years and is also the owner of Pilot Financial Group, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Jack Stander is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and J.P. Morgan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-developed investment models.

Jacob Brauer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warren, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and has a background that includes roles with Young Entrepreneurs Across America and Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory work, Brauer serves as an on-ice official for youth hockey games with USA Hockey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rachel De Fer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Cintas Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various investment services through advisory and brokerage platforms.

Vidya Shah is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Shah also serves as a licensed insurance agent with appointments related to long-term care, disability, and health insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Robert Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Sterling Heights, MI office. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, employing algorithmic tools and oversight committees to support its retirement planning services.

Anthony Tuzzolino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, following five years at PNC Wealth Management. 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 performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within its eligible strategies.

Christopher Roberts is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Somerset Financial Group. Roberts is a senior partner at Horizon Advisers, where he is involved in financial education through Horizon Adviser University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple investment and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.

David Cox is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Kelly Cullen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Cullen worked at MassMutual from 2019 to 2022 and spent four years at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by proprietary tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Kyle Lambert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Financial Services Group of Michigan, Inc., where he also operates as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a platform noted for its scale and diverse financial activities.

Clifton Powell Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at LPL Financial since 2003. He participates in the Marcum LLP CPA Affiliate Program as of mid-2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, with a wide range of advisory and brokerage services.

Lauren Wenzel Okwara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she has experience with Shift Digital and has an academic background from the University of Notre Dame. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Beckner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Scottrade for 16 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Beckner serves as a church treasurer, assisting with financial responsibilities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.