Gary Wood is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over a decade with Avantax firms and has operated Wood and Associates Tax and Wealth Management, LLC since 1990, providing accounting and tax preparation services. He is also a managing member of Rochester Advisory Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor offering a multi-manager platform to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jessica Powell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Stonebridge Financial Partners, among other firms. Powell also operates AQuest Tax Solutions, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Katherine Rhodes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brett Robinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a diverse background that includes roles in marketing and corporate settings at firms such as Leo Burnett and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 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 supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Karen Beaver Hitz is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2013. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bruce Township, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Geraghty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Mark's approach to financial advising centers on working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and has obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Mark has been with Merrill since 2008, bringing extensive experience in wealth planning, advice and guidance, and portfolio construction. Outside of his professional role, Mark is involved with community organizations including St Regis Catholic School, Birmingham Little League Baseball, and USA Hockey. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, photography, reading, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga.

Joseph Moceri is a financial advisor with Stifel in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as Past Commodore and an ex-official member of the Board of Directors of the North Star Sail Club. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Ryan Crue is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Shipt Inc. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar focused on financial topics. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Ian Mcculloch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Mitchell Mccann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author of a book unrelated to investment. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ricardo Armijo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Armijo is the owner of BRN Development, a business unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Nancy Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2021. 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 and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Schulz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1999 and also works as an independent insurance agent selling term life and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Geving is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2012. Geving is also associated with Best Innovation Consultants, an entity based in Troy, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Courtney Bizzis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, she worked for six years at Ilitch Sports and Entertainment with the Detroit Tigers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and supports advisory work with proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jaclyn Borrow is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC, LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. Borrow is affiliated with Family Roots Financial, a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Stephen Killop is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and the AAA Dave Brown Insurance Agency. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, State Farm Insurance, and Citizens Securities, Inc. Thompson serves as a board member for Detroit Recovery Project Inc. and conducts seminars and workshops with Operation HOPE, in addition to owning MTC Consultants, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients—including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients—through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Allan Brunmeier is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 44 years of industry experience. His prior affiliations include Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of The Advisor's Resource Group, Inc., where he acts as an insurance agent specializing in fixed, disability, health, life, employee benefits, and long-term care products, and also assists clients with estate planning and notarization services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to multiple investment platforms including third-party money managers.

Mary Lester is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Silver Tree Creations LLC as a digital template designer and assists with social media promotion and account balancing for the business. Merrill, alongside 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.