Kenneth Szczypka is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2021, following prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and M&S Financial. He is also a CPA and co-owner of Myler & Szczypka PC, an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mark Scofield II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several family investment entities and occasionally participates in decision-making related to commercial property leasing. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Heather Lindenberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Antonio Kavouriou is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 supported by various advisory platforms and utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Randa Dagher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Frank Reid is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent a decade at First Allied Securities and Advisory 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Jonathan Solace is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2020. Prior to joining UBS, he was with Ally Financial from 2015 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Mell is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union for over two decades and CUSO Financial Services, LP for 21 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Patrick Duerr Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Hio Rumschlag is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 1991 and is also the owner of R2 Financial Planning, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in life insurance sales and is a landlord through Rumschlag Realty, LLC. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by risk profiling and analytical modeling, and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Austin Carlson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Dearborn, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions in retail and service industries and attendance at the University of North Dakota. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing investment research and algorithmic tools within a defined asset and product framework.

Michael Acho is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Osaic Fa, Inc for 18 years. Acho serves as a board member and finance committee member for several nonprofit organizations, including the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation and the Yatoomas Foundation for the Kids, and participates in the Michigan Association of CPA’s as a task force member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 independent advisors nationwide, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages assets exceeding $256 billion.

Casey Quinn is a financial professional at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, Casey worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 11 years and has been involved with Wealth Strategies Financial Group since 2022, focusing on fixed insurance sales. Casey operates in Southfield, MI. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Samantha Granata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at ATS Advisors and Henry Ford College and is also involved as an associate financial advisor with Jim Thorpe LLC, where she engages in event planning and client service activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Financial from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has served on the executive board of the Detroit Athletic Club, including terms as director of hockey operations, vice president, and president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, allowing advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers or create custom strategies.

Dan Schuetz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, John Cabot University, Northwestern Mutual, and Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory role, Dan serves as a referee in an adult recreational hockey league. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

David Viane is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a select group of advisors on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Melissa Russell is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also a notary public in Michigan, providing document notarization services for her clients. Stifel serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support its investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Erik Ireland is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Madison Heights, MI, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica since 1991. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for his mother and is a member of Business Network International. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Bradley Holman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.