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 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with 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 Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Gregory Sheldon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has also served with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a successor trustee in a trust-related capacity. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools aimed at modeling financial outcomes.

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.

Shaun Hampton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Gross Pointe, MI. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton is involved in coaching girls' lacrosse and golf at the high school level and serves on the board of directors for the Lochmoor Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Melissa Profitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Comerica Securities for over three decades and spent time with Ameriprise before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis, supported by an extensive affiliate network and specialized services in municipal and public finance.

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 with Merrill in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held multiple roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Mike Amine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and he has been managing partner at Wealth Strategies Financial Group since 1990. He serves on the advisory boards of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and The University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit, and is an officer of the non-profit Wrestlers in Business Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 independent advisors nationwide. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform.

Diane Roegner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an industry arbitrator for FINRA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Huimin Lau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Marilyn Woodman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1985, she has developed extensive experience in retirement and investment planning, guiding clients through a comprehensive process that includes evaluating current financial situations, setting goals, assessing risk tolerance, and creating personalized strategies to support their long-term lifestyle objectives. Marilyn is licensed in insurance and can offer clients access to a full range of insurance and annuity products when appropriate. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Marilyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Michigan State University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Marilyn is actively involved in her community through volunteering and maintains a strong personal commitment to her family. She resides in Canton with her husband, Ken, and dedicates much of her time outside of work to supporting her three grown children and six grandchildren. Her personal interests include cooking, swimming, traveling, and spending time with family.

Nick Singh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial since 1993, Executive Wealth Management since 2006, and INVEST Financial Corp. since 2009. His current tenure with LPL Financial began in 2018. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.