Evan Belland is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to help them understand their options, create comprehensive financial plans, and take confident steps toward their financial futures. His client focus areas include equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Evan specializes in guiding individuals and families through the financial planning process, particularly focusing on retirement planning and investment strategies. He assists clients in navigating complex financial decisions related to major life milestones, tailoring financial plans to the unique visions and priorities of each family. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and applies his expertise to help clients achieve greater clarity and confidence in their financial transitions. Raised in Metro Detroit, Evan attended Brother Rice High School and Michigan State University. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Peter Nanasi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has translated a book titled *Love and Loss: Tales from Hungary* into English and made it available through print-on-demand. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Carrie Fielder is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing three years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has an additional nineteen years of experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. based in Farmington Hills, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Susan Merrick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, Michigan, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Merrick is also involved in selling fixed annuities, health, and fixed life insurance. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kenneth Vernon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Jacob Newman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Joseph Binder. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a wide network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Bradford Newsome is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Wasserman Wealth Management, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and The Colony Group. Newsome is also involved with Michigan Financial Companies as a wealth management advisor focusing on securities and fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and portfolio optimization, delivering strategies through various managed account solutions and third-party managers.

Rachel Meekhof is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions at several companies including Memphis Pizza Cafe and Bayer CropScience. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Michael Ajlouny is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. 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 leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ernest Hughes is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Plymouth, Michigan, bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999 and has served as a joint executor for his mother since 2018. Outside of advising, he owns a support company, First Financial Strategies, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Erold Merko is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2012 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property in Bonita Springs, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Edward Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Rotary District Governor Nominee Designate for Rotary District 6400. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Dennis Mooradian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Global Investment Committee return estimates.

Jason Davis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Knepp Financial Group, LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Davis is also the owner of Knepp and Associates Tax Service, where he prepares clients’ tax returns during tax season. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and multiple delivery platforms.

Linda Barrows is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wixom, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and Primerica Advisors since 2001. Outside of advising, she is the author of the book *Flirting With Stupid*, a publishing project she has been involved with since 2022. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Norman Turfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Skowronski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and consulting through a variety of programs and offers municipal advisory services along with a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Andrew Hinrichs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018. Outside of advising, Hinrichs co-owns Futbol Is Life LLC, a memorabilia sales business where he serves as CFO and small business consultant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Manmeet Singh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Van Clemens & Co. Inc., Equitable Advisors LLC, and Preferred Financial Partners. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Marc Van Solkema is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in White Lake, Michigan, managed by a third-party company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.