James Vrabel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ortonville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sprint, Push Wireless, and Smart Pay Lease before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Drumheller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Ernesto Marchioni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Travis Smith and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Chaunceey Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, Johnson worked at Thrivent Investment Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Apple. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct algorithm-driven model portfolios. The firm is noted for its formal advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Susan Bookmyer is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years at RBC Capital Markets and a total of 18 years in the industry, including 12 years at Stonebridge Financial Partners. She is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Richard Clemens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services, Charles Schwab Co., Inc., and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of finance, he owns an LLC intended for selling carpentry products he designs. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Tanner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016 and was previously with Silva Capital Management, LLC from 2008 to 2016. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Kelly Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

Theodora Obilo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Hamilton Group in 2014 and advanced through various roles before becoming a Wealth Management Advisor in 2022. She has over fifteen years of experience in the financial industry, including a ten-year tenure with JPMorgan in the private wealth space. Theo holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered SRI Counselor™ designation focused on Impact investing and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing, and is a Personal Investment Advisor. She earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Finance degrees from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based investing. Outside of her professional work, Theo resides in South Lyon, Michigan, with her husband and twin girls. She enjoys traveling with her family, exploring new cultures, and maintaining an active lifestyle. She is involved with community organizations including the Children's Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and Susan G Komen. Theo is also a member of professional organizations such as the Bank of America Inter-Generational Network as a Generational Ambassador and the CFP Board.

Jeffrey Hamilton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Flagstar Bank N.A. in Troy, MI. His previous experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Securities. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Jason Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC during a portion of that time. Outside of his advisory role, he is a consultant and owner of Taro Consulting and provides group insurance and welfare insurance benefits through Cornerstone Benefit Plans. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jay Howard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 17 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, Fifth Third Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Trusted Advisor for Vistage Michigan, advising CEOs and business leaders without compensation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing, tax-aware advice tailored to clients approaching or in retirement.

Edward Eshleman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monroe, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a coach at Aerial Express Gymnastics and Dance, a small business providing training in gymnastics and dance. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Parker Millington is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at DTE Energy and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 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.

Debbie O'parka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, in partnership with 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Hunter Washington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Independent contractor work with Berkshire Hathaway. Outside of advisory services, he presents at White Glove Workshops, a seminar marketing business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and technology.

Michael Reed is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for ten years at E&J Gallo Winery. He is the president of a local business networking group in Clarkston, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rhylie Alaimo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she has held since 2015. She works closely with a team of advisors and client associates to provide clients in the Southeast Michigan area with comprehensive wealth management services. Her expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income planning. Rhylie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and maintains professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is committed to delivering personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Rhylie is involved in community service through Big Brothers Big Sisters and enjoys spending time with her family. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, pottery, reading, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Brice is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Robert Hamilton is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill in 1974 and joined Merrill Private Wealth Management, formerly known as the Private Banking and Investment Group, in 2007. In his current role, Robert works closely with a select group of households to define their financial goals and develop customized plans tailored to their priorities. Robert’s expertise includes investment management with a focus on strategic core portfolios, tactical opportunities, and asset allocation strategies for sophisticated clients. He serves as a Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, managing personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis. These strategies may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. His areas of focus also encompass discretionary portfolio management, municipal bonds, hedge funds, private equity, securities-based lending, mortgage lending, and risk management. Robert holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He and his wife Dannielle have lived in Franklin, Michigan since 1991, and they have two children. His personal interests include photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.