Brock Becker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2003, he has focused on helping clients and their families develop goal-oriented strategies tailored to their personal and financial objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brock holds a bachelor's degree from Madonna University and holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows Merrill’s tradition of community engagement, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Brock enjoys biking, golfing, and soccer, and he and his family actively participate in soccer through playing, coaching, and volunteering.

Kirk Pentecost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial Services for 13 years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mircea Corches is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan and JPMORGAN Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at AllState Financial Services and Prudential Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Jessica Pauly is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at LPL Financial for nine years and has been affiliated with Dale P. Robinson for ten years. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios that include various asset classes and investment strategies.

Larry Wood is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners through personalized financial planning and investment strategies, emphasizing long-term relationships built on trust and transparency. His client services include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management. Larry holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree, both from Northwood University, and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from an accredited private business school. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Prior to his financial career, Larry competed as a collegiate and semi-professional baseball player, an experience that influences his disciplined and committed approach to client service. Outside of his professional work, Larry is involved in community activities such as youth sports coaching and supporting organizations like the Bay Area Family YMCA, Northwood "Go M.A.D.", and the Salvation Army. He also has interests in baseball, basketball, camping, drawing/sketching, football, golfing, ice hockey, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Ryan Winkler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Patrick Ingram is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at RFC Financial Planners and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2024. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Curt Green is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Rachael Butler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Serra Group in Farmington Hills. She works closely with executives, pre-retirees, and business owners to provide clarity and structure during major financial transitions such as selling a business, stepping into retirement, or navigating a career change. Her approach begins with understanding clients' priorities, families, and legacies to create personalized plans aligned with their long-term goals. Rachael focuses on exit and pre-liquidity planning for business owners, retirement planning for pre-retirees and executives, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to develop seamless financial plans. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. A lifelong Michigander from Metro Detroit, Rachael is involved in professional organizations such as Inforum and Northridge Church, and community initiatives including Better Money Habits Ambassador, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Michigan Humane Society. She balances her professional work with personal interests like gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Thomas Welch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Brian Shindeldecker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Shane Moran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after spending four years at a national accounting firm, where he developed strong client service and relationship-building skills. Shane focuses on Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, and Legacy Planning, assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies and tactical guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to this, he attended Henry Ford College and Schoolcraft College without completing a degree, and graduated from Dearborn High School. Shane's experience includes a background in college basketball, reflecting his competitive spirit. Originally from Dearborn and now residing in Wyandotte, Shane is engaged in his local community as a member of his church. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys various sports such as basketball, golf, baseball, and football, along with cooking, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Tess.

Erin Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Christian Nieman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the finance committee of The Judson Center, a nonprofit organization focused on children and youth. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jonathan Mc Clain is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Danny Salem is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, MassMutual Investors Services, Symmetry Financial Group, Starbucks Coffee Company, and Wehbe Insurance Services. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Luke Bageris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shawmut LLC for four years and has held positions outside the financial sector, including at Plum Hollow Country Club. 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 broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Jodi Goodhew is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked in education at Novi Woods Elementary and in retail at Kirklands. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a long-term rental property. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Finn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with event planning and operations at Tricia Finn Events, LLC, a family wedding and event planning business. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Gary Meharg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, inc. for eight years each. He is also involved in insurance and business entities including Professional Insurance Management, Inc. and Financial Synergy Group, Ltd. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment options through a large network of investment adviser representatives.