Samantha Suhrcke is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley, and the United States Postal Service. She is also a member of the Country Club of Detroit. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and leverages broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Peter Nielsen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on working with high net worth families to manage wealth through strategies such as tax minimization, executive compensation, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. With over 18 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, Peter provides direct oversight of his clients' portfolios without delegating to associates. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Peter graduated from Bloomfield Hills Andover High School. Outside of his professional work, Peter enjoys dancing, singing, and spending time with his family.

Gabrielle Mccarthy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at 105AD LLC and BDM Contractors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader affiliations.

Scott Jasman is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Jasman is a notary public and the owner of a local pizza business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporates advanced operational tools.

Donald Nurkala III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides investment planning and advice to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and affluent families. Donald is a qualified Portfolio Manager who builds and manages personalized investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He manages strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program when applicable. Donald joined Merrill Lynch in 2000. He holds a master's degree from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and is a Graduate of Leadership Oakland.

Raymond Rondy II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, while offering both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Jesse Biers is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this role, Jesse served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2021 and as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2016 to 2021. Jesse focuses on understanding clients' comprehensive financial situations to develop effective and lasting strategies. He aims to build strong relationships and provide thoughtful guidance tailored to clients' unique goals, helping them work confidently toward their short and long-term financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Jesse has personal interests that include boating, camping, fishing, golf, lake activities, and motorcycles.

Bartley Gravelle is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for over 20 years. Outside of advising, he is president and owner/operator of Full Moon Farms, an agricultural business. 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, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and uses a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Andrew Bageris is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and at Roney & Co. since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and business owner of Lucky Dog Luxury Daycare & Boarding. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Kelly Hart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hart is involved in animal photography and breeds one litter of puppies annually. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting.

Andrea Kotch Duda is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 1999, including the current nine years at the Ann Arbor office. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages rental real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services and employs a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Paul Noel is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years before joining Baird. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk tolerances through both in-house and third-party managers.

Thomas Landis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 20 years of industry experience. He worked at LPL Financial for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Landis serves as president of the Belleville Lakefront Condominium Association, where he leads board meetings and manages communications with residents and vendors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, leveraging Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Nicholas Beilfuss is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he recently wrote a children's book that he plans to publish. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Karla Olson Bellfi is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. Bellfi serves as a board member of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing internal research and technology including artificial intelligence, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Jay Murray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Nathaniel Roberts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, The Huntington Investment Company, and Citizens Securities Inc., among others. Roberts also operates under the Balmville Wealth Group and Arbor Hill Financial DBAs related to his LPL 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and technological tools to support its advisors.

Robin Spencer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Morgan Stanley, and TD Ameritrade. Spencer serves on the board of the K Foundation, an education nonprofit organization. Charles Schwab primarily serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational and custody platform.

Alex Acs is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. In this position, Alex partners with clients to develop customized financial plans aimed at achieving both short and long-term financial goals. Prior to this role, Alex gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Alex is dedicated to providing service that builds strong client relationships based on trust, compassion, and understanding. By leveraging the resources and tools available at Fidelity, Alex supports clients in maximizing their financial opportunities. Outside of work, Alex has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, social events with friends, movies, and traveling.

Stephen Fair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in East Lansing, MI. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.