Griffin Nienberg is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Locniskar Pursel Biddinger Nienberg Rochow Group. He has more than a decade of experience focusing on wealth and investment management for affluent individuals, family offices, and institutions with complex needs. Griffin and his team provide a boutique level of service with global investing resources, working closely with business owners, corporate executives, philanthropists, and charitable foundations. He earned a bachelor's degree in management, with a minor in finance, from Purdue University West Lafayette, where he served as captain of the tennis team during his senior year. Griffin holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Griffin has been recognized by Forbes in its list of "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" from 2022 through 2026 and as a "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisor" from 2022 through 2025. He resides in Birmingham, Michigan, with his wife Jenny and their three children. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Michael Muchortow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, Muchortow owns Muchortow & Associates LLC, where he prepares tax returns and provides accounting consultation for individuals and small business owners. He also serves as an elder on the board of Hope Community Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment programs through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Michael Yee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2009, serving in various capacities over more than a decade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, delivering written recommendation reports and ongoing advice related to income sources, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Mark Foster is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services through its extensive network of advisors.

Zuberi Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2002. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Ivkov is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles including positions at Moving States and Harman Corporation, and was a full-time student at Michigan State University. He previously managed Ivkov Enterprises, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach involves structured discovery conversations and planning tools, employing modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations to support client financial plans.

Cameron Lail is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial, Edward Jones, and Cetera-affiliated firms. Outside of his primary role, he is involved with Featured Wealth Management, a securities-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and offers a broad range of investment products and services.

Amy Birdsong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Amy Desiree Coaching, a consulting and community-focused business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Ryan West is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, FSC Securities Corporation, Joe C Ford II Inc., and Eastern Michigan University. He is also involved with RJ West Distributions, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Louis Nader IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Comerica Securities. He has also been involved with ICS Treasury Management, a cash management platform serving individuals and institutional clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brandon Patrone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones, Michigan Financial Companies, and Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Guardian Life, specializing in disability income. 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 planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Mackinder is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Capstone Tax Services, LLC, where he provides tax preparation and related services as an enrolled agent and tax preparer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Veronica Pies is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, she spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, institutional clients, and various organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Lisa Fulgenzi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2007. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bruce French Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He also serves as a trustee or co-trustee for a trust in Oxford, Michigan, involving investment decisions and estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Donald Krempa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets since 1993 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gregory Hoenle is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Sii Investments. Hoenle is also Vice President and Co-Owner of Platinum Wealth Management Group, where he provides insurance and fixed annuity solutions, and serves as Vice President of Membership Services for the Advanced Planning Education Group. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

Marcus Gowdy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he partners with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique and evolving needs. Prior to his current role, Marcus was a Licensed Banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co from 2010 to 2012. Marcus's approach to financial planning emphasizes forming strong relationships with families built on trust, reliability, and competency. He invites clients to schedule meetings to better understand his methodology and partnership style.

John Boukamp IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Hawkins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Utica, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he was associated with New Possibilities Financial Group and has a background that includes roles in mortgage lending and life insurance. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework to offer customized recommendations through its Institutional Consulting Services program.