Geoffrey Orbach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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 to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Sidhdharth Sheth is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2008. He serves on the advisory committee of Orchard Lake Country Club, advising on financial operations, and has held board roles with Cranbrook, a private school, and Seen Magazine, a monthly social publication. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to deliver customized financial solutions.

Carolyn Kunik is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Merrill. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Balow is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked for 20 years. She has 21 years of industry experience and is based in Birmingham, MI. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Kelley Saros is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mark Fudold is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Adam Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 18 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also the CEO of ACM Financial LLC, a company maintained for tax purposes related to his financial advisory income. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

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 at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Guardian. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Shondra Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lamb Dairy and Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to her advisory work, she is employed outside the industry at Louie's Family Restaurant. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment programs through advisory and brokerage channels.

Salvatore Ventimiglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed annuities and various health, life, and disability insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Benjamin Norrito is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including positions at Table 74 and Central Michigan University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a model that incorporates LPL-sponsored programs and multiple endorsed TAMPs.

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 at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Birmingham, MI, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and offers a range of investment strategies from traditional to complex allocations.

Mara Mc Kenzie is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles in education, retail, and hospitality sectors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and brokerage services through multiple program sponsors and third-party managers.

Melissa Parkins is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. She has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2012 and has been involved with Southworth & Wilson, Inc. since 2018 in a non-investment support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Troy, MI. She worked at Fidelity Investments for ten years before a period away from the industry and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. She is involved in divorce financial planning through Lylac Divorce Solutions, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Phillip Brancato is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. He also operates a sole proprietorship focused on financial advisory services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.