Christopher Armour is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Armour serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is a commissioned Notary Public in Michigan. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies. The firm also provides services to private funds and municipal market participants, operating alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Matthew Linscott is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies. He takes a client-centered approach, beginning with understanding each client's unique aspirations and financial situation to develop personalized strategies addressing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He integrates the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide clients with investment insights and banking services. He also serves within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management: Farmington Hills & Associates. Beyond his professional role, Matthew is involved in community volunteering, reflecting Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include football, music, reading, running, singing, spending time with his family, swimming, and watching movies.

Timothy Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an investment professional since 2003 and utilizes a consultative approach focused on Goals Based Wealth Management. His practice serves business owners, professionals, and private families, offering personalized wealth management strategies as well as consulting on small business retirement plans. Tim began his career with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and joined Merrill after 12 years, appreciating the firm’s rich history. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tim is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investments and Wealth Institute™. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, Tim resides in Northville, Michigan. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, golfing, walking his Labradors, fitness training, and participating in community volunteer activities.

James Uh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, conducting investment-related seminars. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Paul Cohen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2015. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Bryce Hemker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of MPA, Inc., which is involved in life insurance sales, and is principal at Midwest Pension Actuaries, Inc., focusing on pension plan design, compliance, consulting, and administration. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios encompassing stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Mark Diederich is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 13 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he operates an insurance agency with his wife that offers personal, commercial, and health insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing a range of asset allocation tools and investment strategies.

Raymond Trepanier Jr. is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Signator Investors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he maintains an active license used for personal projects benefiting from builder discounts. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various tools to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Gilbert Toth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Genesis Financial Partners for over two decades. He is also vice president of Hycki Toth Incorporated, where he develops client financial plans and manages portfolio strategy. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through retirement-income planning services, using a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Melissa Burt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Burt also had a role at Betty James Pretty Things in 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Larry Wood is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners through personalized financial planning and investment strategies, emphasizing long-term relationships built on trust and transparency. His client services include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management. Larry holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree, both from Northwood University, and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from an accredited private business school. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Prior to his financial career, Larry competed as a collegiate and semi-professional baseball player, an experience that influences his disciplined and committed approach to client service. Outside of his professional work, Larry is involved in community activities such as youth sports coaching and supporting organizations like the Bay Area Family YMCA, Northwood "Go M.A.D.", and the Salvation Army. He also has interests in baseball, basketball, camping, drawing/sketching, football, golfing, ice hockey, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Ryan Winkler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Curt Green is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Carol Miskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked for Founders Financial Securities, LLC for 18 years. She is also involved with Tallman Financial Services, LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance services. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven investment solutions.

John Priestap is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2009 and operates Priestap Financial LLC. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Rachael Butler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Serra Group in Farmington Hills. She works closely with executives, pre-retirees, and business owners to provide clarity and structure during major financial transitions such as selling a business, stepping into retirement, or navigating a career change. Her approach begins with understanding clients' priorities, families, and legacies to create personalized plans aligned with their long-term goals. Rachael focuses on exit and pre-liquidity planning for business owners, retirement planning for pre-retirees and executives, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to develop seamless financial plans. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. A lifelong Michigander from Metro Detroit, Rachael is involved in professional organizations such as Inforum and Northridge Church, and community initiatives including Better Money Habits Ambassador, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Michigan Humane Society. She balances her professional work with personal interests like gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Thomas Welch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Brian Shindeldecker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Erin Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Christian Nieman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the finance committee of The Judson Center, a nonprofit organization focused on children and youth. 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 charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.