Thomas Shook is a Financial Consultant I currently working at Fidelity. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, serving in roles including Investment Management Consultant and Planning Consultant before his current position that began in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Thomas worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and Financial Consultant, respectively, from 2018 to 2021. Thomas takes a relationship-centered approach to financial consulting, focusing on helping clients navigate financial decisions with confidence and clarity. His professional experience spans investment management and financial planning, supporting clients through various stages of their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests in golf and traveling.

Ryan Faris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service that supports advisors in delivering tailored retirement plans.

Kouya Takeshita is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., and involvement with several small businesses such as Detroit Wing Company and Funding Pros LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a centralized due-diligence framework. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Jeffrey A. Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a three-year letterman and competed in two Rose Bowls and one Sugar Bowl under Coach Bo Schembechler. In 2004, Cohen was inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Cohen specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families, corporations, endowments, and foundations. He works closely with clients to develop and maintain investment plans aligned with their personal and financial objectives. His areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored to women and wealth, non-profits, and corporate investment strategies. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation and the University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit.

Nicholas Wilkie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of institutional advisory operations and affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Amanda Bell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith for 12 years 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 investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Maria Baron is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Additionally, she oversees an Etsy boutique started by her daughter, supervising product design and online sales. 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.

Jesse Adams is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicole Murphy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in financial services. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. Nicole specializes in areas including college education planning, liquidity management, retirement income, managing new wealth, portfolio management, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. She is also focused on supporting women and wealth. Throughout her career, Nicole has gained broad expertise across various financial products and services. She plays a key role in developing customized strategies for clients and diligently implements the tactical measures that support each client’s overall financial plan. Nicole earned her High School Diploma from West Bloomfield High School. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, including her daughter and three grandchildren. She also has two rescue dogs and pursues interests such as cooking, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and engaging in home improvement projects.

Heather Subran Marsh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities, having previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America in various roles since 1998. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering non-discretionary asset allocation recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Connor Duncan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the BDGSW Group in 2022. He is dedicated to assisting clients with a range of financial needs, including retirement preparation, college education planning, and guiding investors new to the industry. Connor emphasizes a disciplined and balanced approach to financial goals, focusing on client priorities and financial wellness. Connor holds FINRA Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated Cum Laude from Lake Forest College in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in finance. During his time in college, he was a student-athlete for four years and served as captain of the Men's Hockey Team for two years. Prior to joining Merrill, he gained experience as an internal wholesaler at TrueShares, an ETF boutique, and as an analyst servicing institutional investors at Tegus in Chicago. Outside of work, Connor enjoys playing hockey and golf. He has lived in several cities, including Raleigh, North Carolina; Calgary, Alberta; and Chicago, Illinois, before returning to Michigan, where he currently resides in Berkley with his fiancé Mary and their dog Rory.

Olaf Kroneman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Kroneman serves as an assistant coach for a junior varsity lacrosse team at Cranbrook Kingswood. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Dymkowski is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and holds ownership in a real estate-related LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jay Smith is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Oxford, MI. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1986 and has worked with Metropolitan concurrently since 2010. 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 investors, utilizing tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Vanessa Wojciechowski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based financial planning process using firm-approved methodologies.

Mark Ivanovic is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 14 years. Ivanovic also serves as Vice President of The Investment Consulting Group LLC, where he manages client requests and oversees branch operations. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct customized portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Joseph Kolanowski is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked for firms including Securities America Advisors and SSN Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an agent for Dickerson Group, Inc., which operates in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of customizable portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Jason Tether is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MassMutual 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, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as ongoing collaborations using firm-approved analytical tools to guide client recommendations.

Annette Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Samantha Trudell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2015 and maintains a long-term consulting role with Mary Kay. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial needs.