Matthew Spickler is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner with The Spickler Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2017, he has worked with families, individuals, and business owners to provide a holistic approach to managing wealth, focusing on understanding clients' needs and goals. His process involves organizing all aspects of clients' financial lives to develop long-term plans aimed at helping them achieve their retirement and legacy objectives. Matt's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. In addition to his financial advisory role, Matthew is a member of the Detroit Rotary and has received the Youth Citizen Service Award. His personal interests include adventure sports, billiards, camping, chess, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, writing, and yoga.

James Uh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for seven years, as well as National Planning Corporation and Freedom One Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he presents investment-related seminars through White Glove Workshops. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Sarah Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she spent two years at Victoria's Secret and seven years at Michigan State University. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group and provides fee-based financial planning alongside recommendations for third-party advisers.

Patrick Moran serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with AMDG Wealth Management, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the title of Senior Portfolio Manager and has been working closely with ultra high net worth families since 2014. His professional focus encompasses wealth planning, analysis, and asset allocation, aiming to assist clients in managing and preserving significant wealth effectively. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating various investment approaches including individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Patrick's experience includes guiding families through the complexities of wealth management by addressing broader considerations beyond investments, such as planning, lending, philanthropy, and liquidity events. His advisory approach emphasizes understanding each family's unique values and goals, with services tailored to areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, and tax minimization. He is recognized for his role in helping clients achieve financial success while maintaining a focus on consistent and prudent investment strategies. Originally from Michigan, Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Le Moyne College. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Patrick resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with his wife and children. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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.

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 worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015 and JPMorgan Chase Bank (MI) 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.

Griffin Horne is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, as well as time at the Ron Blue Institute and Indiana Wesleyan University. Merrill, along 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shailly Misra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Superior National Bank, JPMorgan Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise funds, model portfolios, and registered investment companies.

Sheryl Hale is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and access to various investment products and strategies.

Victoria Yates is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Daniel Snow Tax Company and has been involved with Saylor's Front Street Pizzeria since 2022. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party sponsors.

Raynell Tolley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, Tolley worked for nine years at Raymond James & Associates. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Hudspeth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1981 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Laura Forlines is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, alongside 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Lott is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and portfolio management resources.

Kristen Charlton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, previously working at UBS Financial Services for 17 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for 8 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Patrick Fleming is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Shore, Cco Investment Services, and Charter One Bank. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ronald Hebert is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a part-time youth lacrosse coach. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software, with recommended investment categories rather than specific products, and offers a range of programs including money-manager services and educational seminars.