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.

Stephen Niezgoda is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2010 to 2018 and has been with Cambridge since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and serves as president of Summit Wealth Management Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of investment platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

George Alami is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wipfli LLP and Verbio North America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Noho Hospitality. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

David Bond is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Bond is also vice president of Wiklund & Bond Financial Services, an S-Corp he co-owns, which provides group benefits such as health, dental, life, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement consulting, and managed account solutions combining proprietary tools and third-party money managers.

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.

Gary Gilgen is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Rehmann Financial Network, Royal Alliance Associates, and The Advisor Group-Brokerage & Employee Benefits, Inc. He serves as president of Lutheran Advisor Group, Inc., a property management business. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, offering diversified investment approaches including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Michelle Bisio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 36 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Paul Stephens is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cantella & Co., Inc. and Comerica Securities. Since 2013, he has also provided consulting services through Institutional Investment Consulting (IIC), an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Christopher Georgandellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Comerica and Tree Town Investments, LLC. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Renate Nebel Bernard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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 is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Marc Powers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Oxford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1997 and has been involved in real estate since 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Rachel Lawson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2014. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies, and it serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Christopher Ruffino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has been with Merrill since 1986 and serves as a Vice President in the office, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies to pursue their long-term goals. His approach centers on understanding his clients' passions and objectives to create flexible wealth management plans that adapt to changing market conditions. With 35 years of experience, Christopher offers expertise in portfolio management, asset allocation, retirement planning, tax efficiency, estate and wealth transfer strategies, and college education planning. He works with clients across the United States and internationally, focusing on areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Christopher and his team are committed to providing exceptional service through dedication and hard work. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and maintains ongoing education within the financial services industry. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is active in the Bloomfield Hills-Birmingham community. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, music, spending time with family, traveling, and woodworking.

James Mclellan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2020. He is also president of Silverbell Group, a financial services business through which he manages business expenses and staff. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically those with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in collaboration with advisors like Mclellan.

Iuliana Keyes is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2009 and is also affiliated with Vim Capital and Thomas Financial Group. Keyes serves on the board of FernCare Free Clinic, a nonprofit providing free healthcare to uninsured individuals. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and efficient-frontier analysis to build diversified portfolios with various investment vehicles, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michelle Harm is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC., Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President on the board of the Suburban Connection Charter Chapter, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and insurance products.

Stephanie Rea-Ianni is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In her current position, she leads, coaches, and develops a team of consultants and financial professionals to support clients in overall planning and guidance aimed at achieving their financial goals. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Branch Leader from 2021 to 2023, Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2021, and Senior Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2020, all within Fidelity Investments. Her career at Fidelity demonstrates a progressive advancement through leadership and client-focused roles within the firm.

Mark Yount is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Rosenblum is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Herriman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial guidance to affluent individuals and corporations, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial objectives with a disciplined and transparent approach. His services cover a range of areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, legacy planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He employs a tailored approach to support clients' current lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy goals, aiming to ensure clients feel comfortable throughout the process. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys boating, golfing, and tennis. He is involved in the community through his participation on The Salvation Army Echelon Board.