Karen Beaver Hitz is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has been advising clients since 2013. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bruce Township, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Geraghty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Mark's approach to financial advising centers on working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and has obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Mark has been with Merrill since 2008, bringing extensive experience in wealth planning, advice and guidance, and portfolio construction. Outside of his professional role, Mark is involved with community organizations including St Regis Catholic School, Birmingham Little League Baseball, and USA Hockey. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, photography, reading, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga.

Joseph Moceri is a financial advisor with Stifel in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as Past Commodore and an ex-official member of the Board of Directors of the North Star Sail Club. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Ryan Crue is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series based in Bloomfield Hills. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Ian Mcculloch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Mitchell Mccann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Raymond James Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of a book unrelated to investment. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ricardo Armijo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Armijo is the owner of BRN Development, a business unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Nancy Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2021. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Schulz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1999. Schulz is also an independent insurance agent selling term life and long-term care insurance with Penn Mutual. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a large network of representatives offering financial planning, portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Stevi Edmunds is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, education planning, and retirement income. She is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through a client-centric approach that focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies. Her expertise includes investment planning, tax-efficient strategies, and risk management. Stevi holds a Bachelor's Degree from Franklin College and maintains professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust and integrity, tailoring financial plans to each client's unique perspectives and priorities. As a Merrill advisor, she aims to connect all aspects of her clients’ financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Beyond her professional work, Stevi is involved with Rotary and enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Thomas Geving is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Comerica Securities from 2004 to 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with BEST INNOVATION CONSULTANTS, a separate business activity. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Courtney Bizzis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, she worked for six years at Ilitch Sports and Entertainment with the Detroit Tigers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and supports advisory work with proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Rebecca Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jaclyn Borrow is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC, LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also providing affiliated insurance and trust services.

Stephen Killop is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and the AAA Dave Brown Insurance Agency. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual, State Farm Insurance, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, Detroit Recovery Project, and is involved in educational workshops with Operation HOPE. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust services.

Divisha Kapur is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, Kapur spent 21 years at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Kapur serves as CEO of Kapur Enterprises LLC and is involved in tax preparation management through Ideal Tax Solutions, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Allan Brunmeier is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of The Advisor's Resource Group, Inc., where he acts as an insurance agent and assists clients with estate planning and related services. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its large scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Mary Lester is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Silver Tree Creations LLC as a digital template designer and assists with social media promotion and account balancing for the business. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

James Pollard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fifth Third Securities from 2008 to 2021. He is currently based in Bloomfield Hills, 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 for individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and nonprofit clients.