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.

Eric Woodhouse is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Woodhouse owns Detroit River Outdoors, a business specializing in outdoor clothing apparel. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement with a retirement-income planning service tailored to those meeting specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.

Hussein Sobh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, and several other firms. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation through portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists.

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.

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.

Damon Drew is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Primerica Advisors, and Ameriprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and also offers trust custody, insurance services, and collateralized lending through affiliated entities.

Steven Du Charme is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

Robert Whitcomb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Osborne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waterford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Os Entertainment & Show Productions LLC, which manages and provides guidance to musicians and entertainers. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement strategies and provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Zachary Woodman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and the Institute for Humane Studies. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party research teams, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Denise Palmer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a guardian and conservator for a family member, managing personal and financial affairs. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research resources.

Christopher Reid is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Royal Alliance & Associates for ten years and Leonard & Company for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing and training staff at Blumark Financial Advisors LLC and serves as a director and tax professional at Blumark Tax Advisors LLC, where he prepares and reviews income tax returns. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with tailored income planning advice based on proprietary research and algorithmic analysis.

Deborah Keagle is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, she is employed as a bartender and waitress at American Legion Post 484 in Kalamazoo, MI. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and various insurance and lending services.