Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Kappa Alpha Psi Southfield Alumni Foundation and works as a gate agent at DGS Metro Airport. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various advisory programs and emphasizing individualized financial planning.

Melissa Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of experience at the firm and two years prior experience at Modern Builders Supply Inc. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Ogrodnick is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 31 years of industry experience, having worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Allstate Insurance Co, Cetera, and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association through charity hockey games and appearances and engages in signing hockey memorabilia and producing related fan videos. 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, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

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.

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.

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.

Kevin Latta is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes extensive tenures at Merrill and Bank of America. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a nationwide advisor network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Stephen Adams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Macy's, DoorDash, and Target. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author of a non-investment related book titled *I Searched With Purpose*. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

James Pollard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Fifth Third Securities. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Julie Leenknegt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waterford, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of Dorbz World, LLC, a business involved in voice-over work, modeling, and bookkeeping. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual, customized Recommendation Reports through a centralized consulting team.

Stephen Blahunka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked for Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2024. He serves as a board member for the Children’s Foundation in Detroit and for the Pediatric Institutional Review Board at Central Michigan University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, with an emphasis on client-directed implementation and a broad range of investment services.

Bassem Moez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Moez serves as board secretary for Oakland International Academy, a volunteer role overseeing school operations in underserved communities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Susan Van Spybrook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Lester Houge Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Oracle, Lyft, Axa Advisors, and currently Amazon. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an Amazon delivery service. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Jason Stachura is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of investment experience. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jason and his team follow a planning-first approach, using a goals-based wealth management process to provide clients with a clear roadmap from their current financial situation to their desired future outcomes. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Master's Degree from Walsh College. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional principles emphasize honesty, integrity, transparency, and a strict investment philosophy designed to limit conflicts of interest. Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys boxing, ice hockey, running, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Jackie Boesman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill since 2019 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. She has also worked at Quicken Loans and Dynamic BDC, and held positions at the University of Maryland Global Campus. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Mulvihill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she held a position at Centria Healthcare from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Mauve Event Management, a business focused on planning and managing events. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Joseph Millard is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop dynamic and customizable financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes clear communication and strong relationships to support clients' financial journeys over the short and long term. Prior to his current role, Joseph held positions including Vice President - Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2017 to 2024, Investment Assistant at J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2014 to 2017, and Financial Representative at Thrivent Financial from 2010 to 2014. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment management. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, family activities, fishing, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Joann Price is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Advanced Wealth Strategies. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Dawn Chaltraw Levy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Quicken Loans. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.