David Vera is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Troy, MI since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved with Charles Schwab bank and Charles Schwab over the past 12 years. Vera is a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, participating in community outreach and fundraising activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jennifer Galey is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience, currently with Ameriprise in Troy, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010, including a role at Key Management Group from 2010 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Nancy Papo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firms since 2016. Outside of advising, she serves as an independent contractor arbitrator for FINRA, hearing arbitration cases and deciding outcomes based on evidence since 1992. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, with a delivery model focused on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Sally Hawk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Gordon Financial Advisory Services since 2002 and has operated a tax preparation and accounting business as a CPA since 1996. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources, including proprietary and third-party providers.

Robert Potter is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a restaurant and bar business in Ferndale, MI, and serves as Managing Director of Generational Consulting Services, LLC, which provides payroll and business account services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate detailed income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by dedicated committees.

Taylor King is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, King worked at the Department of Defense and has a background that includes roles at Lucianos and Aloia & Associates. Outside of advisory work, King is the CEO and founder of Naturally King LLC, a business that sells all-natural skincare products through local vendor shows. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written, holistic financial planning that covers a broad range of topics but does not include implementation of recommendations. The firm’s approach combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service functions.

Todd Hoover is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Hoover also serves as a non-variable insurance agent and operates Hoover Financial Services, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Peter Andrew is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He also serves as an advisory board member for Jeep Jamboree USA, providing financial consulting and client engagement. His career includes roles at Andrew Financial, Inc. and FCA, US LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to support non-discretionary advisory services and maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Michael Cayen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Cayen is the owner of Cayen Financial Services LLC and Ohana Wealth Advisory, and he also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a variety of proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Wade Masen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Masen, Frantz & Associates before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, Masen is involved with WMS LLC, a non-variable insurance business. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment management technologies.

Sammy Amine is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, having previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Amine has provided financial advisory services covering bank clients under the Ameriprise umbrella. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charities, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and research support, including municipal advisory and employer consulting services.

Maria Victoria Fought is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. 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, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform combining adviser programs with financial product sales.

Grant Cobb is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Axa Advisors, Prudential, and Cushman & Wakefield. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business under the name MAINSTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Anthony Layne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held various roles in both financial services and other sectors, including positions at Grubhub, DoorDash, and Michigan State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines automated and personalized approaches to deliver retirement income strategies primarily for clients maintaining assets within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

David Ballantyne is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Kovack Advisors, Kovack Securities, and CUSO Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he also operates Ballantyne Insurance Group, an insurance agency, and is a commissioned notary in Michigan. 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 a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Nicholas Patrico is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2016 and previously was with Morgan Stanley beginning in 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Patrico is the owner of Geneva Contracting and Development LLC, a business focused on real estate acquisition, rental, and construction contracting services. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by diverse investment strategies and in-house research.

Brian Scarfone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Spartan Wealth Management and Kaufman Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Seven Blessings, LLC for four years. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Erin Rohn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Keller Williams, H.D. Vest Investment Services and Advisory Services, Trivelloni Asset Management, LLC, and Janis DeGregory & Associates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a range of account types. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Macomb, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Karl Heusinkveld is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Comerica Bank, Jackson Dawson, and Nextek West Inc. He has also held roles outside of finance, including work with Faith in Public Life and extended travel. 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.