Brian Hanley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Larry Glanz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, including six years at the current firm location. Outside of advising, he organizes a monthly educational meeting for small practitioner CPAs to earn continuing education credits. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Totonchi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career since 1997. He provides comprehensive wealth and portfolio management services tailored to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and endowments. Daniel develops customized strategies that reflect clients' needs, objectives, and risk tolerances, aiming to help them achieve their long-term financial goals. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds additional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis. Daniel's expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, services for endowments and foundations, and both defined benefit and defined contribution plan consulting. He is recognized for a comprehensive outcome-based wealth management approach that addresses clients’ personal priorities across health, family, home, work, giving, leisure, and finances. Daniel has been named to the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list consistently from 2018 through 2025 and to the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as part of the Tyranski, Totonchi, and Girdler Group from 2023 to 2025. Daniel holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. Outside of work, he resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with his wife Amy and their sons, Brian and Jack. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and engages in activities such as golfing, boating, snowmobiling, hunting, and shooting sporting clays. He volunteers as a board member for the Great Lakes Boat Building School and the Les Cheneaux Islands Association.

Minting Huang is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Huang provides comprehensive wealth management solutions including family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Huang collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies to pursue those objectives. Huang holds a Bachelor's Degree from Beijing Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the California State University System. Professional designations include Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluency in English, Chinese, and Mandarin supports Huang's ability to serve a diverse clientele. In addition to professional responsibilities, Huang is involved with the Better Money Habits® community initiative. Personal interests include hiking, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Harold Rotary is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term service at New Light Financial Group and positions at Infinex Investments, Regal Investment Advisors, and Regulus Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in music as an artist and musician and owns a website, Darb55.com. 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 and employs a variety of investment strategies supported by advanced advisor-facing tools.

Tanner Hamilton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves clients as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. Tanner collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies for short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He offers guidance on a range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness, and facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Tanner's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). Tanner earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is involved with the Infinite Multisport Triathlon Club. He also participates in community activities with Common Ground. In his personal time, Tanner engages in biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, soccer, swimming, and traveling. His approach to financial advising emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create tailored strategies that adapt as their needs evolve.

Andrew Upleger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Highland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2019 and concurrently operates Advantage Tax & Financial Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cortez Robinson-Starks is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2014. In this capacity, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop comprehensive wealth plans aimed at providing financial peace of mind. He focuses on creating strategies that are personal, comfortable, and understandable, helping clients build confidence in their financial decisions. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Cortez worked as a Relationship Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2010 to 2014. His professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, during which he has supported clients in selecting wealth strategies tailored to their present and future needs.

Michael Bender is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He began his career at Fidelity in 2017 and has progressed through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Relationship Banker at FirstMerit Bank from 2015 to 2016. Michael's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust and integrity, collaborating with clients to assess their unique circumstances and needs in pursuit of their financial goals. His experience spans financial consulting and investment advising within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in fitness, football, spending time at the lake, caring for pets, and traveling.

Thaddeus Crass is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2024. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

J Fioroni is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over four decades of experience in investment and wealth management advisory services. Since joining Merrill in 1982, he has focused on developing client relationships tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. Working as part of Team Fioroni, which collectively holds over 60 years of industry experience, he assists clients ranging from growing families to retirees in defining and pursuing their financial goals through comprehensive wealth management planning. Fioroni holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Michigan State University. Beyond his advisory role, he has been involved in leadership development, having taught Dale Carnegie Leadership Courses for 15 years across Michigan. He is an officer of the Rotary Club of Flint, Michigan, and actively participates in the community through this organization. Fioroni is also an avid baseball player and fan, competing in Men’s Senior Baseball tournaments locally and nationally. He lives in Michigan with his wife, Lynette, and their three children.

Nicole Gatto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Leonard Zito is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 33% owner of MSZ Enterprises, LLC, a business involved in leasing office buildings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program options, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers.

Paul Tackett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. His background includes work outside finance in sectors such as golf resort management and automotive manufacturing, as well as roles during his education at the University of Michigan and community involvement through university telefund activities. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to investment models or discretionary managers and leverages third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Philip Piesko is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios from LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Ryan Robertson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Securities America, Inc. and Securities Service Network. Robertson is also a partner at The Dickerson Group, a business he has been involved with for over two decades. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals utilizing multiple platforms and proprietary investment models.

Daryl Severson is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. Prior to this, he spent 22 years with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. He is based in Birmingham, MI. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies and leveraging internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, in client advice.

Karen Katinas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and previously worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Katinas is also a notary for Flagstar Bank N.A. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

David Smolarek is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously was with Center for Wealth Planning Advisors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Smolarek has also engaged in marketing term insurance through Insource Inc. and selling fixed annuities and term insurance policies with Producers Choice. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brooks Black is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. His outside activities include managing a real estate rental business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.