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 at Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its private bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Ernesto Marchioni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously at Travis Smith and Waddell & Reed, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives offering diverse financial planning and investment management solutions.

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.

Chene Wainwright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022, Wainwright worked in various roles including at Encore Commercial Products and Paradise Park. Outside of advisory work, Wainwright operates a sole proprietorship in baking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Dimusto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 10 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

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.

Michelle Thelen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Hanley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is approved to conduct insurance activities with companies outside of the Equitable network and serves as a trustee for his parents. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Theodora Obilo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has more than fifteen years of experience in the financial industry, including a ten-year tenure with JPMorgan in the private wealth space. Since joining the Hamilton Group in 2014, she has progressed through several roles and assumed her current position in 2022. Theodora holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered SRI Counselor™ designation, which focuses on impact investing and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Her expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. Outside of her professional work, Theodora is involved with organizations such as the Children's Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and Susan G Komen. She and her husband reside in South Lyon, Michigan, with their twin girls. The family enjoys traveling to experience new cultures and maintains an active lifestyle.

Jeffrey Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Flagstar Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Securities. He is also involved with Flagstar Wealth Services as part of his other business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Ciaramitaro is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cornerstone Benefit Plans as an agent providing group insurance and welfare benefits and owns a consulting business, Taro Consulting. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing a range of investment options and fiduciary services.

Jake Bradsher is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Oxus America, Quicken Loans, JT Landscape, Northwood University, and Macomb Community College. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

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.

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 at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and as an independent contractor for Berkshire Hathaway. He also presents seminars for White Glove Workshops. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

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.

Zachary Lavene is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and NML Orthopedics. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and non-securities products through affiliated entities.

Valerie Olsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 license and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked for over two decades at Genesys Ascension Imaging as an X-ray and mammography technician. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rhylie Alaimo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2015. She works as part of a team of financial advisors, aiming to help clients pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Rhylie holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and holds the professional designations Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional work, Rhylie participates in community volunteering, including involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, pottery, reading, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.