Rachael Butler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Serra Group in Farmington Hills. She works closely with executives, pre-retirees, and business owners to provide clarity and structure during major financial transitions such as selling a business, stepping into retirement, or navigating a career change. Her approach begins with understanding clients' priorities, families, and legacies to create personalized plans aligned with their long-term goals. Rachael focuses on exit and pre-liquidity planning for business owners, retirement planning for pre-retirees and executives, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to develop seamless financial plans. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. A lifelong Michigander from Metro Detroit, Rachael is involved in professional organizations such as Inforum and Northridge Church, and community initiatives including Better Money Habits Ambassador, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Michigan Humane Society. She balances her professional work with personal interests like gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Thomas Welch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Brian Shindeldecker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Shane Moran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after spending four years at a national accounting firm, where he developed strong client service and relationship-building skills. Shane focuses on Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, and Legacy Planning, assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies and tactical guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to this, he attended Henry Ford College and Schoolcraft College without completing a degree, and graduated from Dearborn High School. Shane's experience includes a background in college basketball, reflecting his competitive spirit. Originally from Dearborn and now residing in Wyandotte, Shane is engaged in his local community as a member of his church. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys various sports such as basketball, golf, baseball, and football, along with cooking, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Tess.

Ellen Pritchard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. 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.

Erin Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Christian Nieman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the finance committee of The Judson Center, a nonprofit organization focused on children and youth. Raymond James & Associates 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 charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jonathan Mc Clain is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Danny Salem is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, MassMutual Investors Services, Symmetry Financial Group, Starbucks Coffee Company, and Wehbe Insurance Services. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Anderson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves on the Board of Directors for Leo Flight Corporation and is a board member of the Stadium Commons Condo Association, in addition to owning and managing several business entities including A2 Business LLC and Clarity 9 Holdings, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated and sub-advised investment options.

Katti Jankowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, Jankowski spent 14 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients.

Zahra Mehraban is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Gang of Wolverines LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that incorporate tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options.

Luke Bageris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shawmut LLC for four years and has held positions outside the financial sector, including at Plum Hollow Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Jodi Goodhew is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked in education at Novi Woods Elementary and in retail at Kirklands. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a long-term rental property. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Finn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with event planning and operations at Tricia Finn Events, LLC, a family wedding and event planning business. 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.

Anthony Menna is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Gary Meharg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc., along with long-term involvement in insurance through Professional Insurance Management, Inc. and Financial Synergy Group, Ltd. He continues to own interests in these insurance and financial services businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven solutions.

Lori Lessel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Makram Talia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He was previously with UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as an investor and partner in a real estate venture. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Joseph Pizzo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2003. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves 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.