Amy Schaefer Sergio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in South Lyon, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Full Circle Compliance Consulting, LLC, a business formed to manage her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support.

Jon Schafer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009. Based in Brighton, MI, he currently serves clients through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized retirement solutions, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation overseen by an internal committee.

Rachelle Hassan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TIAA-CREF for 11 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christian Odish is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a contractor delivering and setting up floral arrangements for Flowers by Christina B. and assists with event setup for Inflate Detroit, a provider of party accessories. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary wealth advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a research-supported advisory process and incorporates a range of strategies including ESG considerations.

Jeffrey Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered advisory and broker-dealer firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured processes and firm-approved tools to model client outcomes.

Susan Tower is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Davison, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Aaron Pawlak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Raymond James & Associates and seven years at Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a large network of advisors and provides access to various portfolio strategies and institutional platforms.

Danielle Vergona is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also has a concurrent role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation supported by affiliated investment management entities.

Michele Verlinden is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Gennrich Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate asset bucketing, tax-efficiency, and probabilistic modeling, with an emphasis on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts.

David Browne IV is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, Michigan, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Colbert Hills Golf Course and The First Tee, as well as tax preparation support through Clarity Tax Professionals, LLC. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Robert Baidel is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005, currently based in Brighton, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages commercial real estate through Baidel Properties LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary research and third-party data within a defined product ecosystem.

Brian Kerber is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies that reflect clients' individual goals and adaptable market conditions. Drawing on investment insights from Merrill and the banking and lending services of Bank of America, he aims to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives through tailored wealth management solutions. Kerber holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Master's Degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Committed to community involvement, Kerber follows the Merrill tradition of active participation and volunteers with organizations in the communities he serves. His approach emphasizes one-on-one collaboration to create financial strategies aligned with clients’ personal ambitions.

Nicholas Schneider is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools.

Michael Teller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan and JPMorgan Chase Bank, he worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he coaches soccer with Coerver Coaching. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Gregory Hill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 11 years at Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Ryan Haller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Anamaria Brickman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Her services include general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. She also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists to support clients with banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. In addition to her advisory role, Anamaria serves as the Financial Advisor Development Program Manager for the Bloomfield/Farmington Hills Market. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Anamaria completed her High School Diploma at Fordson.

Michael Eilander is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Cetera and its predecessor firms since 2007. Eilander is also involved in outside business activities including Strategic Wealth Consulting Group and Alliance Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Rebecca Lamacchia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles outside the financial sector at Panera Bread and Grand Valley State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware strategies.