Racheal Hardy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2011. Before joining the financial industry, she worked at Jamberry Nails for one year. 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 with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

William Knudsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and operates William Knudsen Financial as a separate entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven risk management.

Jon Vander Laan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative since 2022. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Private Wealth Advisor at Stonebrook Private from 2024 to 2026. Jon focuses on providing a personalized and holistic approach to financial planning. He takes time to understand each client's unique situation, analyzing and stress testing their financial status to identify opportunities and risks. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals, adjusting plans as life circumstances and market conditions change. Outside of his professional career, Jon enjoys family activities, football, golf, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Alvin Hill III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Comcast Corporation from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of about 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kathryn Halonen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience at UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI. She has been with UBS since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the East Hills Middle School PTO, managing budgeting and financial responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including wealth management and capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Sites is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Dylan Mc Evilly is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Aerotek. He also spent five years at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Cathleen Odish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. She also presents seminars through White Glove Workshops. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research and includes a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Alexander Potter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and was previously employed at MML Investors Services and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in retail sales and owns entities including Potter Financial, LLC and Foundation Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

John Bussa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting business through BFP Media, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Urban Hubert is a CFP® designated financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, bringing 61 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1963. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Shelley Graunke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Charles Dennis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2006. 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 with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Steven Briggs is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 40 years of experience, all of which have been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving clients including business executives, owners, and professionals, focusing on investment advisory, cash management, and life cycle planning services. Steve leads The Briggs Group alongside financial advisor Jennifer Mains and client service associate Amy Irish, providing a comprehensive approach to clients' financial well-being. Throughout his career, Steve has developed many long-term client relationships that often span generations. He is recognized for his commitment to addressing a wide range of client needs such as estate planning, customized lending, and long-term care expenses. His approach includes ongoing client contact and adapting strategies to meet evolving financial goals. Steve holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and graduated from Culver Military Academy. He is a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and is involved with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Steve resides in Orchard Lake, Michigan, with his two grown children.

Nicholas Patterson is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and in automotive and fluid power industries. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and focus on investment strategy recommendations.

Samuel Impastato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with affluent individuals, families, and business owners to help them pursue their short- and long-term financial goals. Samuel specializes in retirement planning for small business owners and their employees, offering a personalized suite of retirement plan solutions including support for 401(k) sponsors’ investment options, education, and plan services. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, and tax minimization among others. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University. He has earned multiple professional designations including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. These qualifications support his expertise in delivering retirement and wealth management services tailored to his clients' needs. In addition to his professional work, Samuel serves as the Strategic Alliance Partnership Chair on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Detroit. He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and Red Run Golf Club. Samuel is also actively involved in community service, having served as past president of the Kiwanis Club of Troy, a nonprofit dedicated to helping underprivileged children. He resides in Royal Oak with his wife and three sons and enjoys activities such as golf, fishing, football, running, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.

Michael Reinhard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Boren is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angel Mcfarland is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. Mcfarland holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UWM and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Outside of advising, Mcfarland also works as an Uber driver. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various financial topics, delivering recommendations without implementation, and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Shahriar Faraji is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lathrup Village, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Michigan First Credit Union, Bank of Ann Arbor, Inland Securities Corporation, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial services, he has worked as a restaurant server at IHOP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.