Burton Carlson III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brooke Crane Acre is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Sii Investments. Brooke is the owner of several entities, including Wealth Reimagined Group and MyLTC123, which focus on financial planning and long-term care assistance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diverse portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Zackary Thalgott is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Securities America, Pacer Financial, and Producer's Choice Network. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with accounting and general business operations for a tax and accounting business. OSAIC serves a range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Morgan Cloyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Cetera Investment Advisers, and Cetera Investment Services, as well as earlier roles outside the financial sector at Uber and Utica Community Schools. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Michael Clark is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career with the company in 2015 and has held several roles, including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Service Associate, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. He assumed his current position in 2023. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Michael focuses on building client relationships founded on trust and understanding. He emphasizes collaboration to develop and implement financial plans tailored to each client's goals and definition of success.

George Nihem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Nihem also operates a sole proprietorship related to financial advising. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning areas and tailored recommendations supported by firm research and tools.

Richard Gregor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Gregor provides tax consulting services as a CPA and participates in competitive bowling tournaments. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers, providing both advisory and brokerage solutions with a focus on non-discretionary asset management and credentialed ERISA services.

Will Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their financial goals. He is committed to expanding access to financial guidance and supports his clients through thoughtful, values-aligned planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Will worked as a Securities Trader at Plante Moran from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Securities Operations Associate at FIS from 2020 to 2021. This experience has provided him with a solid foundation in securities trading and operations. Outside of his professional work, Will has personal interests in fitness, music, and reading.

Elizabeth Hewitt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Alight Financial Solutions LLC, National Petition Management, Kemkrest, England Logistics, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Lake Trust Credit Union. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, and manages portfolios using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Alyssa Rajakariar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in various roles including positions at Macomb County Probate Court and Ottawa County Juvenile Court. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through diverse investment and planning programs.

Michael Knittel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009, currently based in Troy, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Blake Ellis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Ellis serves as a board member of the Detroit Athletic Club, where he participates in meetings related to charitable giving and investment account oversight. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, using proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Allesandro Dutta is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018, following prior roles at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and a brief period of unemployment. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment decision process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and provides services such as sub‑advisory and retirement plan management.

Kevin Butler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for the Grosse Pointe Theatre, a charitable organization in Michigan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Tyler Urman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and has additional experience with Uber. Outside of advisory roles, he is the owner of Northern Wealth Management, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an affiliated agency and supports discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Mackenzie Mertz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She is also involved in coaching volleyball, serving as lead trainer and tournament director for The Victors Volleyball Club LLC and as an assistant volleyball coach at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Outside of advising, she works at Fern Hill Golf Club in a customer service role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with options spanning automated allocations to customized strategies.

Kelly Tucker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., Securities America Advisors, CoreCap Advisors, and Hakim Financial. Tucker is also a licensed insurance agent and has operated advisory and insurance businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Wharton is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. He also presents seminars as an instructor for LifeSpan, an employee education organization based in Detroit. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Gulawsky is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and under one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Lululemon Athletica and MPM Companies LP. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform combining advisory and sales services.

Robert Declercq is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for nine years before joining Stifel in 2025. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.