Sufia Choudhury is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with two years at the firm and a total of one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years at Bank of America and three years at Estee Lauder Mac Cosmetics. 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.

Michael Van Brienen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Ameriprise entities since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering through GUARDIAN. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning that includes written recommendations and annual advice, using a combination of internal research and third-party data within a non-discretionary implementation framework.

Nicholas Batschynsky is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Quantum Ventures, as well as academic engagements at the University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Shondra Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lamb Dairy and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, she is employed at Louie's Family Restaurant, where she works in various service positions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Salvatore Ventimiglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and various health and life insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Norrito is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Table 74 and has experience in various roles at Central Michigan University, Detroit Build, Texas Roadhouse, and Henry Ford II High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Craig Pasini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent seven years with Southwest Securities Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Shaffer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2023 and has prior work experience in various roles, including at iMBranded and in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Matthew Mazurek is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Shannon Sweeney Rosenbach is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Edward Jones, Fifth Third Securities, and Huntington National Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a dog boarding business in Seattle. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Mara Mc Kenzie is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and food service, as well as positions at Michigan State University and several local businesses. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Melissa Parkins is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Troy, MI. She has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and Southworth & Wilson, Inc. since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she supports operations at Southworth & Wilson, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and advisory services aligned with client goals.

Nicole Bell is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hantz Financial Services for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering services such as financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Philip Ohman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and also has ties to Roney & Co. since 1998. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Alicia Schonberger is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include ten years at Fidelity Investments and earlier positions at Banc of America Investment Services, Ameriprise Advisor Services, and Choreo, LLC. She is involved in divorce financial planning through Lylac Divorce Solutions, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and substantial discretionary assets under management.

Phillip Brancato is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship related to financial advising. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

John Cooper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Philip Maniaci is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked for 26 years. Based in Clinton Township, MI, he has maintained a consistent career at the firm since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small business crafting and selling handmade cutting boards. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting while utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mark Frye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rochester, MI, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Spire Investment Partners, Waddell & Reed Inc, and various insurance carriers. Frye has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thaddeus Vannice II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors for Elder Law of Michigan and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver non-discretionary recommendations tailored to clients’ financial situations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.