Nu Tran is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent over 30 years at Ford Motor Credit Company. He also provides consulting services related to captive auto financing and supports financial advising activities through Furlotte Consulting Group. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Hendrian is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. Robert provides access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Robert earned his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. Committed to community involvement, Robert follows Merrill’s tradition of participation and dedicates time volunteering with local organizations. His approach centers on working one-on-one with clients to pursue their long-term financial goals.

Allison Klein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2013 and Bank of America since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board and finance committee of Jewish Senior Life, a charitable organization focused on senior care. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jamilah Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering access to insurance products and affiliated trust and lending services.

Jennifer Kreutzer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously spent 15 years at Merrill. Kreutzer operates under the DBA ClearPath Financial Group in connection with her LPL business. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Daniel Welch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at WWK Advisors, LLC and WWK Investments, Inc. in Northville, Michigan. 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 portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Chandler Schneider is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Auburn University and involvement with nonprofit organizations such as North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Denise Dunn is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1994 and leads Dunn Financial Services Corp. as its president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Thaddeus Bienko III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Stephen Yono is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Varroc Lighting Systems, Inc. and Delphi Technologies. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with invoice preparation at Cornerstone Wine Distributors, LLC, a wine wholesaler based in Commerce Township, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and access to separately managed accounts. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated services such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Brenda Dock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hunter Fritts is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 65 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huntington Bank, Clear Strategy, and Daniel's Glass, among others. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charities, offering a variety of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Christine Varvatos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Matthew Woryn is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Northville, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously held roles at Financial Engines Advisor Center, The Mutual Fund Store, and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice, and manages approximately $326 billion across diverse account types.

Scott Mazius is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including First Allied Advisory Services and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and estate planning through his consulting business, serves as a board trustee for a homeowners association, and is a member of the finance committee for a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Stefan Lightfoot is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves clients by developing personalized strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach involves understanding each client's priorities and providing ongoing advice and guidance tailored to their evolving needs. Stefan's expertise includes college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University. He is also involved in the Michigan DECA community. Outside of his professional work, Stefan enjoys boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes building and maintaining long-term relationships based on providing value and support.

Christine Brinkel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative investment program.

Danielle Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and at Premier Financial since 2018. Prior to her advisory career, she had roles outside the industry, including at La Vita Bistro and Washtenaw Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Jon Russell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for a total of 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for South Lyon Travel Basketball, a youth basketball program. 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, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Jennifer Bessen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hantz Financial for 13 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services in 2017. Outside of advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Detroit Moms Club and is involved in tax planning and business expense tracking activities. 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 income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.