Michael Yaekle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Comcast and Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its roles in commodity pool operations, advisory services to registered investment companies, and the application of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Daniel Nickodemus is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is based in Plymouth, MI, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in several nonprofit and community positions, including Treasurer of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church and board member roles with related organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across multiple areas without discretionary trading authority and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Brandon Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach includes providing ongoing advice and guidance tailored to changing client needs, and he facilitates access to additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business resources through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Brandon spends time engaging in sports such as basketball and golf, enjoys music, and values spending time with his family. He enjoys activities like game nights and barbecues, as well as visiting parks and walking nature trails with his wife and two sons.

Samson Maxbauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Maxbauer is involved in a non-investment business entity, S.A.M. Advisory LLC. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits 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 approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Shannon Lipp is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Shannon partners with clients and their families to understand their financial goals, develop comprehensive financial plans, and provide guidance in creating personalized investment strategies. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Central Relationship Manager before transitioning to the role of Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Shannon worked as a Financial Consultant at HD Vest from 2015 to 2019.

Jake Cain is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2025. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their individual goals. Prior to his current role, he was a Financial Advisor at UBS from 2022 to 2025. Jake focuses on building strong client relationships by simplifying complex financial decisions and demonstrating dedication to his clients' financial well-being. Outside of his professional career, he has interests in baseball, football, and golf.

Angelique Ames is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated since 2007, including its Smith Barney division since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and committee-reviewed investment models as part of its financial planning process.

Jennifer Hunter is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Vision Capital Partners and Triad Advisors, Inc. Her current role at Raymond James began in 2023. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary consulting informed by analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Cameron Slicker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and has a background including roles at MAHLE Behr USA and Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Rob Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, where he assists individuals and families in pursuing their financial freedom through an individualized planning process. His work focuses on helping clients accumulate and protect their wealth by implementing sound investment strategies. Prior to his current role, Rob served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2022 to 2024 and as a Financial Consultant at Equitable from 2021 to 2022. Rob's professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment advising, emphasizing personalized financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional pursuits, he engages in activities such as baseball, bowling, fitness, and golf.

Bradley Bastion is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Stifel Financial Corp, and Comerica Securities/Comerica Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Ann Maile is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1989. Maile holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and the distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Husak II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at OSAIC, FSC Securities Corp, and Next Financial Group Inc. He serves as treasurer of Feline Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity focused on supporting medical costs for feral cats. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Sutherland is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tyler Childs is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2017 and previously was associated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Copeland Capital Management, LLC. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research, fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to capital markets services.

Sean Cooney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team located in Metro Detroit. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and brings over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. Angela focuses on serving multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' personal goals and priorities to create customized financial plans, with specialties including retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Angela holds an Associates in Business from Henry Ford College and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2014. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Angela is active in her community and volunteers with several organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War USA, an organization that uses creativity to foster positive change in areas affected by conflict. She is involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is connected with professional organizations including In Place of War, USA and Tec-Troit. Her philosophy centers on understanding life priorities beyond markets and returns, aiming to collaborate with clients to develop plans tailored to their families, goals, and aspirations. Angela welcomes conversations with a range of clients including retirees, those undergoing life changes like divorce, business owners, and individuals seeking financial guidance. She can be reached via phone at (313) 594.9227 or email at [email protected].

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Devin Muylle is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in retail and hospitality sectors such as Great Lakes Wine & Spirits and Rustic Chic Boutique. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides custodial and trade execution services through Pershing.