Earnest Jackson is currently serving as the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has developed a career within Fidelity Investments, progressing through various roles including Workplace Planning & Advice Leader, Client Service Leader, Talent Champion & Onboarding Coach, and several consultant positions since 2012. His professional experience encompasses leadership and development of financial professionals, with a focus on delivering service aligned with clients' financial goals. Earnest's roles have involved coaching, client service, workplace planning, and investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Earnest engages in family activities and enjoys football, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Renee Mietelski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2011. She has been with Fidelity Investments for 27 years, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Client Service Specialist, and Senior Tax Customer Service Specialist, among others. Throughout her career, Renee has focused on building relationships with clients to understand their financial goals, preferences, and concerns. Her extensive experience at Fidelity spans from retirement representation to financial consulting, allowing her to create comprehensive financial plans aimed at providing clients with peace of mind and supporting the lifestyles they aspire to maintain. Renee's approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to tailor strategies that align with their individual needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Renee enjoys beach activities, family time, fitness, social events with friends, music, and parenthood.

Daniel Accardo is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with families to develop comprehensive financial plans using Fidelity's innovative planning tools and investment strategies. He focuses on creating financial plans that align with the goals important to each family. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007 and has held various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Retirement Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, Vice President, Wealth Planner, and currently Vice President, Private Wealth Management Advisor. His extensive experience encompasses wealth planning, retirement solutions, and investment advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has interests in cars, family activities, football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Michael Conti is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2022. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients with specialized municipal and public finance services.

Russell Bisinger is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative II from 2022 to 2023 and Investment Solutions Representative I from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Russell worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2021. Russell holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, demonstrating his qualifications to provide insurance-related financial advice. He focuses on helping clients achieve their unique financial goals through tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Russell enjoys spending time with friends and attending social events. He also has interests in hiking, traveling, and caring for pets.

Quinten Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held positions at Bank of America, G4S Secure Solutions, and Wireless Revolution of Sprint. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates its investment offerings within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of services and products.

Leonard Ligotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad product platform including lending and custody services.

Ralph Bryant Jr. is a CFP® with 42 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. Bryant is also the owner of Bryant Management, LTD, a business through which he managed his practice and received rent from other advisors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Eric Ciokajlo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm-approved tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Ali Fayad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience serving families, executives, and retirees in Michigan. He specializes in retirement planning, portfolio management, and long-term wealth preservation, focusing on guiding clients through retirement readiness, portfolio optimization, and family wealth management strategies. Ali began his career as a credit and equity analyst before joining Merrill Lynch, where he has held roles including Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Michigan and maintains series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has shared his expertise as a featured speaker on retirement planning strategies at the SAEA 2024 Conference in Metro Detroit. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Ali resides in Dearborn, Michigan with his wife Maha and their four children. He has been active in the community, previously serving as co-chairman for the American Arab Professional Network (AAPN). Outside of work, Ali enjoys golfing, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and spending time with his family.

David Spirl is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is a member of the investment committee for the Western Wayne County Conservation Association, where he reviews the club’s investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 advisors, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Binder is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for multiple family and non-family trusts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model utilizing third-party asset managers and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Austin Tackmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SHI International and TEKsystems, Inc. He is based in Southfield, MI. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Steven Dines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Congregation B'nai Israel and is a board member of the Pointe on Pleasant Lake Homeowners' Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Green Committee Member at Meadowbrook Country Club. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Logan Collins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked in education and various roles including at Varsity Tutors LLC and Artistic Design LLC. He also manages an advisory business through Summit Marketing & Planning, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Gerald Doran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an agent with B&D Financial Group, where he engages in life insurance sales and service. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Terri Rowe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She joined LPL Financial in 2024 after 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, Rowe is a licensed notary in Michigan and owns Splattered Paint Marketing, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven investment solutions.

Vincent Ashley Jr. is a CFP® professional with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. for a decade. He also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a large network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Carolynn Bridges is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plymouth, MI, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. She has 14 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Sagepoint Financial and City Center Financial. Outside of advising, she has worked as a data entry contractor in a remote capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.