Samuel Impastato is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. He specializes in delivering personalized retirement plan solutions designed to address the pre- and post-retirement needs of small business owners and their employees, supporting 401(k) sponsors with investment options, education, and plan services. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Samuel earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University. He holds several professional designations, including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), underscoring his expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. In addition to his professional work, Samuel is active in his community and professional organizations. He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club—where he serves on the Finance Committee—and the Red Run Golf Club, serving on the House Committee. He has also been involved with the Troy Kiwanis Club. In his free time, he enjoys golf, traveling, great food and wine, and spending time with family and friends.

Michael Reinhard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated firms since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Michael Boren is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. 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.

Angel Mcfarland is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. Mcfarland holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UWM and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Outside of advising, Mcfarland also works as an Uber driver. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various financial topics, delivering recommendations without implementation, and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Shahriar Faraji is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Michigan First Credit Union, Inland Securities Corporation, and TD Ameritrade, among others. Outside of finance, he has worked as a server at an IHOP restaurant. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Fujarski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Northwestern Mutual in various advisory roles. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in businesses including valet services and car care. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Brandon Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Triad Advisors, Inc. He is also involved as a speaker for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series based in Birmingham, MI. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

Jennifer Goodman is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, NA and Merrill since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Fifth Third Bank. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Garofalo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2020, following roles at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2020. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, serving a broad client base with a focus on systematic investment methodologies.

Tammy Witzgall is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith, Inc. since 1998. Outside of her advisory work, she is a 50% owner of Discount Glass LLC, an auto sales and mechanical services business based in Bay City, 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Neeta Singh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and has concurrently worked at Lord & Taylor since 1992. Singh is also a member of HSFA LLC, a non-investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Willie Herbert Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in sales of non-investment products including home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering various investment models including those that allocate to cryptocurrency ETFs.

Duane Garth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he co-founded a ministry focused on financial unity for couples, serves on several nonprofit boards including for the City of Southfield and Ashland Theological Seminary Foundation, and teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment options and program structures, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Andrew McGuire is a Senior Financial Advisor and Associate Partner with MK Private Wealth, where he provides wealth management solutions to high net worth corporate and medical professionals, private equity professionals, and attorneys preparing for and transitioning to retirement. He also addresses the needs of the rising generation for many ultra-high net worth families served by his team. Prior to rejoining MK Private Wealth in 2018, Andrew worked in an advisory and planning capacity at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, supporting executives and business owners. Andrew's approach involves developing and implementing comprehensive wealth management plans to help clients achieve their goals amidst today's uncertain political, economic, and social environment. He collaborates closely with clients to make informed decisions and often serves as an objective second opinion within a top wealth management team. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oakland University and maintains FINRA Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 registrations, as well as Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses in Michigan. He has also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Andrew serves as a Deacon and member of the Praise Team at Christ Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, and being on the golf course.

James Gerrity II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching statistics and business analytics courses at Walsh College and Trine University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brendan Dunleavy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following a 14-year tenure at Signator Investors/John Hancock. Dunleavy serves on the boards of a charitable organization affiliated with the Michigan Department of Human Services and the Irish Network Detroit. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach involves model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of customizable strategies supported by third-party money managers and proprietary models.

David Kaminski is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Kaminski owns and operates a commercial real estate business and serves as president on the board of a condominium association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized retirement-income consulting team and a combination of research and modeling to generate personalized, tax-efficient recommendations.

Rivaldo Tobia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and eMortgageFunding LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Sara Uffelman is a financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2021. Prior to joining Stifel, she was involved in freelance work and held a position at MacuHealth. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Kurt Ebel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2019 and previously spent 12 years with Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.