Kurtis Beethem is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series in Clarkston, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

William Monteith is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco Private Ledger since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Julie Shaw is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

Kristen Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Fairy Farms LLC, a limited liability company through which she sells handmade crafts and plants. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kaitlyn Vollbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, she held roles at Plastic Omnium and Kaplan, Mills, Katzman, Klein, and Koterba, PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

Capri Pointer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America, Costco Warehouse, and the Bureau of Workers Compensation. Merrill, along 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.

Ryan Young is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Hope College for two years and spent nine years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. 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, and institutional investors.

Nandini Sherry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Sunny Days of Youth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mortenson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mortenson serves as treasurer on the leadership board of St. John's Lutheran Church, involved in financial oversight and strategic direction for the church and its affiliated school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based financial planning across a range of topics. The firm separates its planning services from managed-account programs and emphasizes periodic reviews and advisor-delivered updates without discretionary trading authority.

Scott Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Novi, Michigan, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union since 2002 and was previously with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. Additionally, he is involved in DFCU Financial Partners, a business related to his work at LPL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and combines proprietary research with third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ali Mchawrab is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ali worked at Bank of America and CVS Health. Outside of finance, Ali is a pharmacist involved in verifying medication therapy and consulting with patients at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, MI. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Timothy A. Shelton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Daniel Pozdol is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Pozdol serves as Executive Vice-President on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its advisory process.

Daniel Bulgozdy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Mark Rhodes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America, he aims to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial objectives through comprehensive wealth management. Mark holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, he actively participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Andrew Mussen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2023. His current activities focus entirely on his role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with access to research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Donald Vliet is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Yvonne Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Based in Farmington Hills, MI, her career is focused within Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, TCF - Chemical Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.