Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team located in Metro Detroit. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and brings over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. Angela focuses on serving multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' personal goals and priorities to create customized financial plans, with specialties including retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Angela holds an Associates in Business from Henry Ford College and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2014. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Angela is active in her community and volunteers with several organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War USA, an organization that uses creativity to foster positive change in areas affected by conflict. She is involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is connected with professional organizations including In Place of War, USA and Tec-Troit. Her philosophy centers on understanding life priorities beyond markets and returns, aiming to collaborate with clients to develop plans tailored to their families, goals, and aspirations. Angela welcomes conversations with a range of clients including retirees, those undergoing life changes like divorce, business owners, and individuals seeking financial guidance. She can be reached via phone at (313) 594.9227 or email at [email protected].

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Jeffrey Clements is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and DFCU Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Blake Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Blake has been involved with Warriors Elite Lacrosse and operated Karcher Industries and Karcher Agency. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 53 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird conservation and environmental appreciation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jacob Baker is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He previously worked at Cru for two years and currently serves as treasurer for the Rosedale Baseball League, a local little league organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation. The firm offers planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Kareem Chehab is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to clients. He works closely with individuals to identify their financial goals and develop tailored portfolio strategies aimed at addressing a range of priorities, including home buying, education funding, elder care, and healthcare planning. Kareem holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He offers ongoing advice and guidance to adapt clients' portfolios in response to changing needs, serving as a resource for investing, retirement planning, and other financial matters. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Committed to understanding what matters most to his clients and their families, Kareem emphasizes a collaborative approach to help pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals.

Kevin Barragan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in East Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and various construction-related businesses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Dale Bender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012 and also operates a tax preparation business. Additionally, he serves as Treasurer on the boards of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and the Dearborn Rotary Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Rory Kind is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2018 and previously worked at Republic National Distributing Company from 2015 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Canton, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Misenko III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His professional background includes roles at Quicken Loans LLC, Packaging Corporation of America, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Misenko Properties LLC and M&T Vending LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shawn Bumgardner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership related to payroll services and commercial real estate management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Danielle Kerns is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. She also serves as a Publicity Coordinator for the Hunter Family School Association, supporting event planning and volunteer coordination at her children's elementary school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analysis and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning engagements and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Kyle Hall is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Trenton, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2022, he worked at Hantz Financial Services for eight years. He is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of entities focused on securities and insurance sales, tax planning, and managing tax credit filings. Kyle Hall also serves as a trustee of a family trust. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across a diverse array of investment types.

Shawn O'Brien is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2003. O'Brien is also the owner of O'Brien's Financial Services, 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Peter Gianopoulos is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following 17 years at John Hancock Insurance/Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of several entities offering fixed insurance and annuity products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Lisa Hite is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Community Financial Credit Union since 2001, combining over two decades of experience in the financial sector. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Todd Cousino is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through property rental and flipping ventures. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and utilizes research from multiple sources, supporting diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Philip Dubinski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares financial plans for other advisors at his office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.