Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team based in Metro Detroit. Angela and her team serve a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners across the country, focusing on simplifying and clarifying their financial affairs through a team approach and educational support. With over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry since joining Merrill in 2007, Angela specializes in assisting multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Angela holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation earned in 2014 from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned an Associate's degree in Business from Henry Ford College. Angela is active in her community, volunteering with organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War, a global organization that fosters positive change through creativity in conflict-impacted areas. She is also involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is affiliated with professional organizations including In Place of War USA and Tec-Troit.

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 the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, and has been associated with DFCU Financial for over a decade. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 54 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1978 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird appreciation and environmental conservation. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using 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.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Quicken Loans LLC and Packaging Corporation of America, among others. Outside of advising, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Misenko Properties LLC and M&T Vending LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

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 at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2022, he worked at Hantz Financial Services from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several related businesses, including a tax planning LLC and entities focused on the sales and marketing of securities and insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse mix of retail and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization strategies, providing various programs such as comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios.

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 with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked for John Hancock Insurance/Signator Investors for 17 years. Gianopoulos is also president of several insurance-related entities offering fixed insurance, life, annuities, and long-term care products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization using various investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Lisa Hite is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canton, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and has been with Community Financial Credit Union in some capacity since 2001. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Todd Cousino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and National Planning Corporation among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate activities through entities focused on property rental and flipping. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

Michael Collins is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2006, he has provided customized wealth management advice, focusing on understanding his clients’ individual priorities and delivering strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. His practice areas include college and education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael resides in the Grosse Pointe area with his wife and three sons. He participates in community volunteer work consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.