Gerald Purdy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years. He is also co-owner of Firma Financial Planning, an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Adriana Shkreli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013. In addition to her role at J.P. Morgan Securities, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, where she offers certain banking products including deposit and credit services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gongju Baek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Atomy America Inc. Baek holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Susanne Kullen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wealth Strategies Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of BRSK Management, LLC, a property management business, with no active duties. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income, tax efficiency, and Social Security strategies.

Bruce Greening is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and previously worked at Center For Wealth Planning Advisors, Inc. He is also a managing director at Kenwood Capital Advisors, LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. 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 various financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

Mark Ducharme is a financial advisor with Cetera in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025 and concurrently works with Innovative Financial Inc, where he serves as a financial professional and tax preparer. Ducharme is also president of Ducharme Financial Services Inc, an entity established for income tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program structures and custodial relationships.

Derrick Glencer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. He worked at LPL Financial for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Glencer serves on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Athletic Club in Bloomfield Township, MI. 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, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and modeling to support client goals.

Michael Justin is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. He operates a DBA under the name Stratmore Financial Group 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 national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Sean Lehman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2023, he worked in various roles including at Griffin Claw Brewing Company and the United States Postal Service. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model complemented by access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and due diligence.

Jordan Hewitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Hewitt worked at PwC Consulting Australia for four years and held roles at the Department of Treasury and Finance in South Australia as well as the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without offering individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Nicole Braidwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering a wide array of investment and financial services.

George Alami is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Wipfli LLP and Verbio North America. Outside of finance, he is involved with Noho Hospitality, a hospitality business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Jamie Gibson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial in Troy, MI. He is owner and CEO of several businesses including 401MAX, Inc. and Gibson & Company, Inc., and also provides paralegal services focused on estate planning. Gibson’s background includes roles at multiple related entities since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and provides specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Carrie Barr is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Churchyard Bodywork LLC, a massage therapy business in Oak Park, MI. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Anthony Macaluso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research to support diversified investment strategies.

Gary Gilgen is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Rehmann Financial Network, and the Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Lutheran Advisor Group, Inc., a property management business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Michael Maher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and has operated Maher Asset Management and Maher Corporation since 2015 and 2008, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Renate Nebel Bernard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and manages 4 B Pretzels LLC, a wholesale and retail pretzel business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies, portfolio management options, and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Julius Porter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax, Edward Jones, and Ohio National Life Insurance Company, among others. Porter also provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own firm, J.R. Financial Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mark Drouillard is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services, where he worked from 2009 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Patrick Henry, Inc., a business advisory firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and business operations coaching. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.