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.

William Schmidt is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management for individuals and their families. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America, he provides tailored advice across a broad range of areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy and liquidity planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Mr. Schmidt holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Miami University, with minors in Management and Latin American Studies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with organizations such as Teach on the Beach and Racquet Up Detroit and is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club. He resides in Royal Oak, MI, with his wife and two rescue dogs, and in his free time enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, photography, skiing, and traveling.

Lisa Madill is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with JP Morgan Securities since 2006 and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Amy Kelly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Krahn Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Woodbury Financial Services and Bridgewise Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a sports official for the Michigan High School Athletic Association, refereeing football and basketball games. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual 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 portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools and risk assessment, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

John Kokubo is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2025 after a combined 16 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and 10 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is also the principal owner of a private wealth management firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Michael Belknap is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS since 2020 and previously worked at JPM Institutional Investments Inc. and JPMorgan Distribution Service, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory products.

John Thibault is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merrill since 2019. Before joining Merrill, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Birmingham, Michigan. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Bowman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blue Chip Talent, THG Financial Strategies, and Canisius University. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Susan Wellman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and United Wholesale Mortgage, as well as a six-year tenure with Spectralite and 15 years at Keating Network. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Strategic Relations for Curus in Farmington Hills, MI. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with nearly 3,700 advisors. The firm serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and incorporates discretionary separately managed accounts.

Matthew Matuza is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and long-term goals. Matthew focuses on a variety of areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from GMI Engineering and Management Institute and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on understanding clients' perspectives and priorities to create customized wealth management plans that help manage investment risk and turn financial goals into reality. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sports such as baseball, basketball, boating, football, golfing, running, and soccer, as well as watching movies.

Steven Riga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 43 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He has ownership interests in several real estate-related entities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Philip Appel is a Wealth Management Advisor and the lead advisor on The Stulberg Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience in investment management, having joined the team in 1995. Prior to this role, he worked in the equity research department at Merrill headquarters in New York. Before entering the financial industry, he was a high school mathematics teacher in San Francisco, California. Philip earned a bachelor's degree with a focus on mathematics from the University of Michigan. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Philip lives in Bloomfield Hills with his wife Kareen and their four daughters. His personal interests include cooking, music, and softball.

Steven Miodonski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, PNC Bank, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of a farm used for deer hunting in Harbor Beach, MI. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-supported model portfolios and various institutional services.

Melissa Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an advisory business through Bedrock Acquisitions LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Kristen Faris is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, blending proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Robert Dennis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Shahidah Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Jennings is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His approach includes understanding clients’ full financial picture and adapting strategies to evolving market conditions, while leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. David holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a master’s degree from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts System. In addition to his advisory work, David is active in his community, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in accordance with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Brock Caufield is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Fund Services, Rock Harbor, and involvement with professional hockey teams such as the Reading Royals and Newfoundland Growlers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes but does not include individual security recommendations in its standalone planning service.