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 Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with emphasis on model asset allocations and an ESG eligibility framework.

Sergei Yelizarov is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he provides consulting services for a mining construction equipment sales company and works as a sales agent in life, health, fixed annuity, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning and specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Bruce Berry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has operated Berry & Maas Consulting, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with several business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm combines extensive advisory capabilities with various non-advisory financial services and supports over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kenneth Oldham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at EverNorth Wealth Advisors and Foguth Financial Group. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved with Orchard Grove Community Church where he leads a men’s group, teaches, and occasionally performs ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Dulude is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 24 years at Crown Capital Securities, L.P. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Welch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he was associated with WWK Advisors, LLC and WWK Investments, Inc. for several years. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supporting diverse investment strategies through its extensive network of advisors.

Eloise Lacey is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at Fidelity since 2026 and previously was employed at Michigan State University and Herbert Financial Group. Outside of finance, she worked for three years at Dairy Dream. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Robert Wright is a financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Signator Investors, Inc. from 2006 to 2018. Wright is president of Insignia Financial Company and serves on the boards of Open Door Community Outreach and the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Vicki Filipiak is a CFP®-designated advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2019. Her prior roles include extensive tenure at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. She serves as chairperson of the endowment fund committee at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and owns an agricultural business involving farming, hunting leases, timber sales, and barn rentals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Keegan Mistry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Garry Penta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Lorraine Lalicata is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Renee Mietelski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2011. She has been with Fidelity Investments for 27 years, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Client Service Specialist, and Senior Tax Customer Service Specialist, among others. Throughout her career, Renee has focused on building relationships with clients to understand their financial goals, preferences, and concerns. Her extensive experience at Fidelity spans from retirement representation to financial consulting, allowing her to create comprehensive financial plans aimed at providing clients with peace of mind and supporting the lifestyles they aspire to maintain. Renee's approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to tailor strategies that align with their individual needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Renee enjoys beach activities, family time, fitness, social events with friends, music, and parenthood.

Michael Conti is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Novi, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Russell Bisinger is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative II from 2022 to 2023 and Investment Solutions Representative I from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Russell worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2021. Russell holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, demonstrating his qualifications to provide insurance-related financial advice. He focuses on helping clients achieve their unique financial goals through tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Russell enjoys spending time with friends and attending social events. He also has interests in hiking, traveling, and caring for pets.

Quinten Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., G4S Secure Solutions, and Wireless Revolution of Sprint. 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, and institutional investors.

Ralph Bryant Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Bryant is also the owner of Bryant Management, LTD, a business through which he managed his practice and received rent from other advisors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Eric Ciokajlo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm-approved tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Ali Fayad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience serving families, executives, and retirees in Michigan. He specializes in retirement planning, portfolio management, and long-term wealth preservation, focusing on guiding clients through retirement readiness, portfolio optimization, and family wealth management strategies. Ali began his career as a credit and equity analyst before joining Merrill Lynch, where he has held roles including Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Michigan and maintains series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has shared his expertise as a featured speaker on retirement planning strategies at the SAEA 2024 Conference in Metro Detroit. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Ali resides in Dearborn, Michigan with his wife Maha and their four children. He has been active in the community, previously serving as co-chairman for the American Arab Professional Network (AAPN). Outside of work, Ali enjoys golfing, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and spending time with his family.