Laura Forlines is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, alongside 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Lott is a CFP® professional at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Merrill. He is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. 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 institutional consulting, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Frank Dilorenzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelby Township, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of two real estate businesses that manage properties for capital gains and development opportunities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Kristen Charlton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, previously working at UBS Financial Services for 17 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for 8 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Patrick Fleming is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Shore, Cco Investment Services, and Charter One Bank. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ronald Hebert is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a part-time youth lacrosse coach. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software, with recommended investment categories rather than specific products, and offers a range of programs including money-manager services and educational seminars.

Nathan Kniesteadt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. His background includes involvement with youth hockey organizations and local business ventures. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

David Thomas is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has held roles at Thomas Financial Company, LLC and Fsc Securities Corporation, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in promoting and selling life insurance products and estate planning through his own firm, Thomas Financial Company. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of investment management programs.

Beth Connolly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked at Neuberger Berman LLC from 2013 to 2017. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ross Armstrong is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sales associate at Time Travelers, a comics, cards, and collectibles business. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Troy Tiseo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Macomb, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Huntington National Bank, F.B. Wright, and Tekton. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charbel Salem is a CFP® with four years of experience, currently affiliated with Stifel since 2022. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Slalom, Strategic Staffing Solutions, and L&W Group. He is co-owner of CS Professional Svcs, LLC, a mental health services business. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Anna Loeffler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2024 and previously held positions at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management Inc., and General Motors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a centralized service team that collaborates with advisors to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Thomas Grobbel II is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

David Valent Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including as a mechanic assistant at Pontiac Lake Service and roles in automotive and construction-related businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels as well as institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs, focusing on personalized client assessment and matching clients with appropriate investment solutions.

Kevin Zions is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his sister’s trust on a limited basis. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Isaac Van Dyke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC and was a student for ten years prior to beginning his advisory career. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm typically uses model-driven portfolio management and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Theodore Spickler is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He initially joined Merrill in 2011, focusing on assisting affluent clients and their families in achieving financial wellness. After a two-year hiatus to pursue a business opportunity, he returned to Merrill in 2019. He applies his experience in delivering holistic, goals-based strategies to help clients with managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Theodore holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Theodore earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Iowa. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Jeffrey Linska is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Lincoln Investment, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance and annuity sales through registered channels and operates an advisory business under The Linska Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, offering model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization across various programs, including Unified Managed Accounts and retirement plan consulting.

James Melstrom is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and head of fundraising for Islam Really Cares Corp, a charitable organization, and is involved with Quest for Breath through the University of Michigan corporate and foundation development. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.