Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Livonia, MI. He holds the CFP® designation and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Cetera Advisor Networks. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Todd Perttula is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF, J.P. Morgan Securities, AE Wealth Management, and multiple positions within Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sherri Koch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 26 years. She has been with Merrill since 2022. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Husak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including OSAIC, FSC Securities Corp, Next Financial Group, and Invest Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in The Wealth Advantage Group, where he manages client accounts and trading activities. 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 investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary tools.

Thomas Julien is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and First Financial Strategies. Julien is based in Brownstown, MI. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Marygrace Voss is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Michigan Financial Companies, UHY, Walsh College, BKD, and Xavier University. She is also involved as a financial planner and partner advisor in related financial and insurance activities at Michigan Financial Companies and Fathom Financial Partners. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex network of affiliates and a platform notable for its scale and consolidation.

Ross Ainley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ainley Financial Group, where he offers and services fixed insurance products and premium financing. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs such as comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of discretionary and third-party strategies.

Bryon Knuth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Securian Financial Services, and Wealth Strategies Financial Group, where he continues to serve clients. Outside of finance, he is the owner of an apparel website operated by his sons and assists in real estate activities with his wife. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures.

Christina Wright Sutton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Patrick Brennan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Newbridge Securities Corporation and several other companies outside the financial sector, including DoorDash and Lyft. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, delegation to sub-advisers, and involvement in commodity pool operations and fund advisory.

Steven Schrader is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 1997. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, institutions, and banks. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Steven Lone is a CFA® charterholder with 37 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His additional business activities include managing a retirement strategy business under the America Group Retirement Strategy Centers name and involvement in non-variable insurance placements. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Maraone is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Novi, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MarketCast and an extended period with Defunct. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered funds while employing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

James Gasparotto is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 27 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches and speaks on financial services topics related to the insurance industry. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Joseph Formicola is a Series 66-licensed advisor at LPL Enterprise with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber Eats, McKinley, and DoorDash, among others. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, consulting, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Colin Slater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for seven years. Slater also serves as co-treasurer of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where he volunteers to manage weekly offerings and annual giving records. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools, with multiple custodial and legacy programs available to clients.

Brian Werth is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, MGM Grand Detroit, and Faisah Farms LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Belleville, Michigan. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yazdi Mistry is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Mistry serves as treasurer and board member of The Kiefer Foundation and volunteers as a board member for the Encore Musical Theatre Company, supporting charitable and cultural organizations in his community. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Ryan Rehil is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Rob Orosz is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial consultants in Novi, MI. He focuses on delivering a client experience that aligns with Fidelity's standards of care. Rob has held leadership roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Branch Service Manager to Assistant Branch Leader, and currently serves as Vice President, Branch Leader since 2025. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Rob has gained extensive experience in branch management and client services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fishing, fitness, and running.