Benjamin Cobb is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026, he worked five years at Equitable Financial/Equitable Advisors. 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.

Richard Maas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is also involved with Berry & Maas Consulting, Inc. and Genesis Financial Partners, and owns Maas & Associates Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Scot Pardo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Teddie Eisenberg is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Eisenberg worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and demographics. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Lienert is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with Chicago Fire FC, Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, Legends Hospitality, and Los Angeles Football Club. He is also involved with Brandt Real Estate. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through a comprehensive platform that integrates investment advice with other financial products.

Pamela Leist is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Matheson Heating & Air Conditioning and Master Craft Carpets, Inc. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Help Me Carry, LLC, providing firearms training in White Lake, MI. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation and operates a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Kazuma Bals is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in mortgage lending at USA Mortgage and Highlands Residential Mortgage. He also has experience in educational roles at Northwood University and at the high school level. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it maintains a formal advisory role for multiple registered investment companies.

Timothy Bell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns an LLC related to office space leasing. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at high-net-worth individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Steven Case is a Certified Financial Planner® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a digital marketing company and leads ReallyMake, a digital asset app development business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Ralston is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions within Fidelity since 2008, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios and serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peter Nielsen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth families to help them avoid unnecessary taxes and take defined risks, ensuring personalized financial strategies without delegation to associates. His expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Peter manages discretionary personalized strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Peter holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He graduated from Bloomfield Hills Andover High School. Outside of his professional role, Peter enjoys dancing, singing, and spending time with his family.

Donald Smeznik is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Furlotte Consulting Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines proprietary investment research and third-party data to provide tailored, tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Gabrielle Mccarthy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Prior to this, she was involved with 105AD LLC and BDM Contractors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, offering investment consulting and advisory services that combine quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. Their approach incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and focuses on non-discretionary advice, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Scott Jasman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Plymouth, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of a local pizza restaurant. LPL Financial serves 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 consulting services supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Donald Nurkala III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides investment planning and advice to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and affluent families. Donald is a qualified Portfolio Manager who builds and manages personalized investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He manages strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program when applicable. Donald joined Merrill Lynch in 2000. He holds a master's degree from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and is a Graduate of Leadership Oakland.

Jameson Cavanaugh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CFV & Associates, Inc., Plante Moran Trust Bank, and Friend & Associates. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial serves 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 brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

John Friday is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025. He also has a long-term association with DFCU Financial Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, L.P., both since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

David Scaramucci is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Mercer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Bageris is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and at Roney & Co. since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and business owner of Lucky Dog Luxury Daycare & Boarding. 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, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Kelly Hart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hart is involved in animal photography and breeds one litter of puppies annually. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.