Melannie Kleven is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously at PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Kevin Ferhadson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees operations and strategic direction for True Team Operations, LLC, a business supporting his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, employing a centralized consulting team that uses research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

John Steves is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Lori Bebee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of finance, she owns and operates My Style Jewelry and Beads, a crafts business she has managed for over a decade. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products.

Michael Tocco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities, and an earlier tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, 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 in a structured, algorithm-supported process to generate personalized retirement income plans.

Jeffrey Manzella is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2018. He has held previous roles at Signator Investors Inc from 2009 to 2018 and leads 30,000 FT Wealth Management, where he serves as president. Manzella’s business activities include sales and marketing of securities, investment advisory, and fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Barbara Van Der Maas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, with 5 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Pearlstein is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he worked at Walsh College and has held positions in retail and food service. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, integrating adviser programs with a range of financial products.

Jason Victor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mount Clemens, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked in the automotive industry for over a decade with Jim Riehl's Friendly Automotive and Golling Automotive Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Lauren Bayless is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Richmond, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, St. Clair County Community College, and McLaren Port Huron. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Stephen Nofs is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is co-founder of the Nofs Oprinski Group, where he serves as the lead investment strategist. Stephen focuses on providing wealth management strategies for uniquely successful families, business owners, physicians, and non-profit organizations. He collaborates with research analysts and portfolio managers to provide investment leadership and guidance based on strategic and tactical asset allocation and portfolio construction, all within the framework of the group's Goals-Based Investing approach. Stephen attended Eastern Michigan University on a four-year full athletic scholarship for football and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He then worked within the Department of Justice for ten years, where he served in various capacities, including as a Lead Firearms Instructor and member of the Special Operations Response Team, and was named Officer/Agent of the Year in 1991. He later earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2000. From 2006 to 2021, he was the Resident Director of the Clinton Township Merrill branch. Stephen holds several professional designations, including the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designation, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) designation. He maintains a series of FINRA registrations and holds life insurance licenses. Outside of his professional role, Stephen stays active and enjoys spending time with his two children.

Roger Betcher Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Securities America Advisors, The O. N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. He is the founder and president of Meagan's Way, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on integrated portfolio construction and access to third-party money management solutions.

Evan Badge is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Flagstar Bank, Infinex Investments, and Jackson National Life Distributors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ashlyn Klaski is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including positions at Garber Buick Company, Gateway Financial Services, and Perani's Hockey World. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ronald Haley is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Urea is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Comerica Bank, UHY LLP, and Market Performance Group. Outside of financial services, he is involved with 526 Main Piano Bar. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with other financial products.

Ronald Iacobelli is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation. His current practice is based in Troy, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Christopher Oliver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2009 and previously spent over two decades at Olde Discount Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers personalized reports through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Hasse is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with additional experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Krochalk is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025 and previously spent nine years at TIAA-CREF. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.