Michael Bellware is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Timothy Kopchick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he is a partner at Kopchick & Company, P.C., where he practices tax and accounting. 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. It offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and planning services across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Amanda Whitmore is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Shipt and NBS Commercial Interiors, alongside long-term positions with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers advisory services primarily to non-institutional clients.

Peter Marsh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Macomb, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Marsh holds a Michigan Notary Public Commission. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Denis is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has progressed through various roles at Fidelity, starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then moving into positions as an Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant before assuming his current role. In his work, Christopher focuses on assisting individuals and families in identifying and striving to achieve their financial goals through an individualized planning process. His efforts are centered on helping clients accumulate and protect their wealth using sound investment strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher enjoys attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, following football, participating in social events with friends, watching movies, and spending time with pets.

Erica Sheridan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Sheridan serves as a board member of the Sanilac County Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Erik Burger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Daniel Thomas Jr. is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC in Troy, MI. He has worked at ING Financial Partners Inc. since 2004 and owns Thomas Financial Group LLC, which he has operated since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director on the board of a condominium association in Florida, where he participates in governance but does not handle finances. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by firm-developed asset allocation tools and access to third-party investment platforms.

Nicole Morgia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. 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 multiple investment strategies including model-based and discretionary approaches, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Hessler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company for three years. Outside of his advisory career, he is involved with Papa Bee Farms, a venture he has operated since 2018. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and integrated financial product sales through its broker-dealer and affiliated insurance entities.

Ann Escandon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management arm since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics. The firm offers planning as a one-time or ongoing service, separate from portfolio management, and supports integration with managed accounts through its WealthPlan billing option.

Kellie Champagne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, as well as a decade at Ken-Rich Concrete Lifting. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Yan Yang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Yan worked at R2O Insights and has a background spanning reinsurance with Hannover Reinsurance and Munich Reinsurance, as well as a long tenure at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Yan also serves as a paid instructor at Michigan State University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, and third-party asset management, integrating adviser programs with a broad selection of financial products such as insurance.

Amy Niedzwiecki is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2020 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to her advisory career, she was an independent Amazon merchant from 2019 to 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment strategies.

Cory Essenburg is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Grosse Pointe, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Nathan Poplars is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and an internship with Michigan Financial Companies, as well as positions unrelated to finance during his education at Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles with registered investment companies, use of AI and systematic methodologies, and its delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Riley Stesiak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Wholesale Mortgage, Monarch Textile Rental Services, and the Lukas Cohen Retirement Planning Group at Morgan Stanley. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Virginia Wisely is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and 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 wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and market modeling in its financial planning process.

Robert Zvonek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the finance committee of the Clinton River Watershed Council, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and automated portfolio rebalancing.

Peter Cain is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, Cain spent 18 years at Woodbury Financial. He is also involved as a partner and executive vice president at Great Lakes Financial Advisors Group, where he works on financial issues and supports company representatives. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and tools to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.