Lewis Duncan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter, where he is also Vice President and Fundraiser Chairman. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Nicholas Batschynsky is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Quantum Ventures, as well as academic engagements at the University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Colleen Schon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and fundraiser for the nonprofit Funding the Future and is treasurer of The Alexander Foundation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional services, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Kent Ballard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1998 and with Raymond James Financial since 2011. Ballard also owns Ballard Wealth Group, a marketing name used for his branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Craig Pasini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent seven years with Southwest Securities Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Shaffer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2023 and has prior work experience in various roles, including at iMBranded and in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Matthew Mazurek is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Melissa Parkins is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Troy, MI. She has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and Southworth & Wilson, Inc. since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she supports operations at Southworth & Wilson, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and advisory services aligned with client goals.

Christopher Cook is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Ohman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and also has ties to Roney & Co. since 1998. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Thomas Townsend is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a decade at UBS Financial Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for clients typically holding at least $1 million in investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and oversight committees to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income plans.

William Luke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Swartz Creek, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Timothy Cooper Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Clemson University, Salvatore Scallopini, and educational positions at University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Derby Middle School. 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 individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mario Lepore II is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of an industrial valve sales business and serves as a U.S.A. Hockey official. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory solutions, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Mackenzie Cauffiel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized wealth plans. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2023 and focuses on retirement planning and income strategies, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Mackenzie prioritizes client education and advises the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders, and skilled professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has been a financial services professional since 2018. Mackenzie holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she spent five years in private banking advising ultra-high net worth clients, endowments, and foundations. Mackenzie is involved in several professional organizations including BasBlue, the Detroit Economic Club, and serves as Co-Chair of Inforum's Emerging Professionals Affinity Group. She resides in Berkley with her husband, Hamilton, and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running, and traveling.

Monica Siebert is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Franklin Templeton and Hantz Financial Services prior to joining Baird in 2021. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a variety of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Gina Cetnar is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to joining LPL, she worked at Investment Advisors International, Inc. for one year. She is also engaged in writing a book, an activity unrelated to her investment advisory role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its advisors with operational and research tools.

David Runyon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a hockey coach for Cranbrook Schools, a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and offering access to extensive retail and institutional investment services.

Steven Andriola is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Tuesday Jr. House League, a sanctioned bowling league, where he reviews and audits league financials. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm employs a non-discretionary, research-driven approach focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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. Prior to Merrill, he worked briefly at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.