Matthew Blackman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Michigan Financial Company, UHY Corporate Finance, the University of Michigan, and Frankel Jewish Academy. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Scott Prechtel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oakland, MI, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Aspen LLC and holds an administrative role at LRS Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Joseph Cercone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles including at Community Choice Credit Union and Livonia Italian Bakery. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from proprietary and third-party research.

Mitchel Vallie is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2022. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2022. Outside of advising, he and his wife own a business focused on manufacturing a new type of retrieving training dummy for hunting and retrieving dogs. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research, a diverse range of portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory capabilities.

Nicholas Nawrocki is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique goals and aspirations. He collaborates closely with individuals, families, corporate executives, charitable organizations, and endowments to develop comprehensive financial plans focused on family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Nicholas emphasizes a goals-based approach aimed at improving clients’ financial health and maintaining lifelong relationships through regular reviews and strategy adjustments. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to deliver flexible strategies suited to today’s dynamic market conditions. His approach is founded on understanding clients’ life priorities beyond market performance to create plans centered on what matters most to them. In addition to his professional commitments, Nicholas participates in community service through his involvement with the American Cancer Society. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, fishing, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jonathon Krempa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Bourassa is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and Mann Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Southworth & Wilson, Inc. in a non-investment support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports advisory programs that incorporate technology and municipal finance expertise.

Meagan Larson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Oxford Junior Wildcats, acting as Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Dietrich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Dietrich also manages his business under the name Aquest Wealth Strategies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Brendan Clancy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing clients with personalized financial advice and strategies aimed at securing their financial futures. Brendan specializes in areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Before becoming a financial advisor, Brendan gained experience as a seasonal client associate on an advisory team at Merrill, where he was involved in relationship management and deepening his understanding of the economy and investments from a wealth management perspective. Prior to that, he worked as a Production Unit Leader at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, managing multiple lines of production and assembly in Warren, Michigan. Brendan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations including Dream Centers of Pontiac, Gleaner's Food Bank, and the Salvation Army. Brendan resides in Grosse Pointe Woods with his wife Meghan and their daughter Nora.

Eric Schreiner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hanlon Investment Management and Assetmark Brokerage, LLC. Schreiner also operates Schreiner Financial LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes outside of advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michelle Rafalski is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at Marcus & Millichap for eight years. Rafalski is active in her community, serving as a board member of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and co-chairing networking efforts for the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing tailored strategies using proprietary and third-party models across multiple platform arrangements.

Trisia Gotham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at infinex Investments, Inc. for eight years. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a branch manager and notary at Flagstar Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Alyssa Thomason is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Blanc, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013, with additional experience at Elevated Performance Investment Group and Barnett Financial & Tax. Thomason also owns and manages Thomason & Associates, LLC, an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kevin Hepner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he co-owns a business called David Brazen. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Kerigan Schmidt is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Schmidt worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and has held positions in both corporate and self-employed roles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Jon Sabo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012. Outside of his primary role, he is also associated with Dave Brazen as a financial advisor in Troy, MI. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Matthew Zandi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director at Hunt Club, a farming-related business in Pontiac, Michigan, where he advises on operational and capital improvement matters. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and 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 with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

William Powers Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after ten years at Cetera Advisors LLC. Powers also owns Powers Financial Resources LLC and serves as a board member of Hedgehog Health, a for-profit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Timothy Flint Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Flint is a partner at Mosaic Capital Group, LLC, and serves as a board member for Dunham Hills Golf Course through Closer to the Originals LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.