Michael Lau is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sageview Advisory Group and Bloomfield Hills Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Joseph Thomas is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has prior experience at Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Thomas is a partner in Retirement Planning & Investment Services, where he meets with clients to discuss financial planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed and third-party strategies.

Lindsey Mason II is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Lindsey provides investment guidance and financial planning services to clients. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Lindsey specializes in personal investment strategies. Further details about Lindsey's experience, education, or personal interests are not provided.

Jessica Brannan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following five years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jarrett Broecker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the United States Property & Fiscal Office of Michigan, The Home Depot, the Michigan Army National Guard, and Fenton Township. He is based in Troy, Michigan. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a methodology that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, model portfolio delivery, and advisory roles to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Dennis Taylor is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Innovative Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation services through Innovative Financial Services, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated and third-party managers.

Laurie Orner is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and Bank of America since 2013. Laurie serves on the landscaping committee of a homeowners association in Troy, Michigan. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Christopher Nauer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses from its Global Investment Committee.

John Kulhavi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 3 years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney for his parents in Macomb, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John Ekleberry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been licensed in the brokerage industry since 1987 and joined Merrill in 1999. John works with individuals, families, and business owners to manage investment portfolios, plan for retirement, and execute estate transfer plans. His approach emphasizes a disciplined, long-term investment strategy that aligns with clients' risk tolerance and financial objectives. John’s expertise includes college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy, with a focus on fixed income securities. He holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from Michigan State University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor designation. John has been married to his wife, Ann, for 36 years. They have four children and five grandchildren. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, walking, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He and his family also enjoy time at their cottage up north.

Joel Ehrhardt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Fei Teng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Teng had roles at Michigan State University and X-Tax. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

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 in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and various entrepreneurial ventures such as Detroit Wing Company and Funding Pros LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

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 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by a centralized due diligence process that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in supervising an online boutique on Etsy that features coffee cups and t-shirts designed by her daughter. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Recommendations are supported by centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations.

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.