Russell Bisinger is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative II from 2022 to 2023 and Investment Solutions Representative I from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Russell worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2021. Russell holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, demonstrating his qualifications to provide insurance-related financial advice. He focuses on helping clients achieve their unique financial goals through tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Russell enjoys spending time with friends and attending social events. He also has interests in hiking, traveling, and caring for pets.

Quinten Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., G4S Secure Solutions, and Wireless Revolution of Sprint. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leonard Ligotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ralph Bryant Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Bryant is also the owner of Bryant Management, LTD, a business through which he managed his practice and received rent from other advisors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Eric Ciokajlo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm-approved tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Joseph Youngblood is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Grosse Pointe, MI, he specializes in personalized wealth management strategies that address client priorities such as divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Joseph integrates market insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Joseph brings a diverse professional background, including six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force. During his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Detroit Mercy. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Continuing a family legacy in finance, Joseph and his father operate the family business, following his grandfather’s start with Merrill in 1968. In addition to his advisory work, Joseph is involved in community initiatives such as Adopt a Highway, Pope Francis Warming Center, Gleaners Food Bank, and the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. He enjoys outdoor activities including camping, hunting, photography, scuba diving, skiing, and woodworking. Joseph lives in Grosse Pointe with his wife and two dogs and values spending time with family and clients in both professional and personal settings.

Ali Fayad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience serving families, executives, and retirees in Michigan. He specializes in retirement planning, portfolio management, and long-term wealth preservation, focusing on guiding clients through retirement readiness, portfolio optimization, and family wealth management strategies. Ali began his career as a credit and equity analyst before joining Merrill Lynch, where he has held roles including Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Michigan and maintains series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has shared his expertise as a featured speaker on retirement planning strategies at the SAEA 2024 Conference in Metro Detroit. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Ali resides in Dearborn, Michigan with his wife Maha and their four children. He has been active in the community, previously serving as co-chairman for the American Arab Professional Network (AAPN). Outside of work, Ali enjoys golfing, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and spending time with his family.

Austin Tackmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SHI International and TEKsystems, Inc. He is based in Southfield, MI. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Steven Dines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Congregation B'nai Israel and is a board member of the Pointe on Pleasant Lake Homeowners' Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Michael Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Green Committee Member at Meadowbrook Country Club. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Logan Collins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked in education and various roles including at Varsity Tutors LLC and Artistic Design LLC. He also manages an advisory business through Summit Marketing & Planning, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Gerald Doran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an agent with B&D Financial Group, where he engages in life insurance sales and service. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Terri Rowe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She joined LPL Financial in 2024 after 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, Rowe is a licensed notary in Michigan and owns Splattered Paint Marketing, LLC. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven investment solutions.

Vincent Ashley Jr. is a CFP® professional with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. for a decade. He also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a large network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Melissa Profitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Comerica Securities for over three decades and spent several years at Ameriprise before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies supported by proprietary research and model manager options.

Gary Copi is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and also operates Independent Financial Advisors, providing financial plans and hourly fee consulting. Additionally, he owns a CPA firm offering tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kyle Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with CUSO Financial Services, LP, and DFCU Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he operated a business called Motorcitysolez from 2020 to 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Damali Hall Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, N.A. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Noonan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Brighton, MI office. In addition to his advisory role, Noonan is involved in independent insurance brokering with Prudential, specializing in whole life insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Samantha Wilker is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads and manages a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal financial goals. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Her experience in the financial industry spans over a decade, including her time as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2021 and as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2017. This background reflects her extensive experience in financial advising and leadership within prominent financial institutions.