Sheetal Patel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following a prior role at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-owned hotel business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to deliver research-driven, tax-efficient income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Charles Harris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2026, he held roles with several NFL teams including the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles. He also worked at the University of Missouri from 2013 to 2017. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its role as a registered commodity pool operator, advisory work with multiple registered investment companies, and the use of AI-driven methodologies in its investment process.

Marshall Bell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to this, he spent 33 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside his advisory role, he is involved as an investor with SSJ Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and modeling tools, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Robert Loupee is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2020 before joining RBC in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Loupee serves as treasurer for both a condominium association and a youth music charity in Pontiac, Michigan, and acts as an arbitrator for FINRA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party managers and provides access to alternative investments, tax management, and responsible investing options.

Andrew Grabinski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Auburn Hills, MI, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007 and has worked at Oakland University since 2003. 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 institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jennifer Ball is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hazel Park, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Girl Scout troop leader, where she facilitates volunteers and supports the PTA president. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory resources to deliver tailored retirement income plans primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

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.

Susan Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. She serves as a trustee in a fiduciary capacity for a non-investment related entity. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristin Braniff is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Probst WM, LLC, a non-investment-related support company in Auburn Hills, MI. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and partnerships, with a notable affiliation to municipal advisory services.

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.

Kaled Khaznehkatbi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors Inc for nine years. Outside of advising, he serves as an ambassador for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and performs as a drummer in a band. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Shannon Mulloy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

David Vallie is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Vallie serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Mighty Fortress Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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 and consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Michelle St George is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked within various segments of JPMorgan Chase since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making.

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 Mc Gowan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Mc Gowan worked at MassMutual from 2019 to 2022 and was affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

John Firek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Dawn Hausch Cooper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages Operational Consulting, LLC, a business focused on supporting Ameriprise operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a centralized team utilizing research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.