Scott Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously held positions at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. In addition to his advisory role, Vermillion is involved with DFCU Financial Partners, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Mahfet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zhang Financial, Plante Moran, Herbert Financial Group, and Ascent Aerospace. He has also worked at Western Michigan University and Emagine Entertainment outside the financial sector. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, access to third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and operational tools.

Bradley Thomas is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. He is a partner at Thomas Financial Company LLC, which markets life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple implementation options including third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. He is also an active member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, attending monthly trainings and annual mobilization exercises. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Ali Mchawrab is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at CVS Health for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a pharmacist at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, Michigan. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Widmaier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he also provides product information at archery dealer events through Steve Kaufman & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Timothy A. Shelton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2003, including prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services while delivering advisory work through proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations.

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.

Aaron Thierry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ohio National Financial Services and American United Life. Thierry is also involved with CORE Financial Group LLC, where he has ownership and agent roles related to fixed insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers multiple management platforms, access to third-party advisers, proprietary model strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Andrew Mussen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and platforms supported by extensive operational tools and serves over 22,800 advisors nationwide.

Donald Vliet is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005, totaling 21 years in the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Phillip West is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2006. He has 20 years of industry experience and is based in Clarkston, MI. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Michael Genna is a CFA® charterholder based in Auburn Hills, MI, with one year of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held positions at Huntington National Bank and various companies in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. 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 financial planning and investment management services supported by proprietary research and advisor tools.

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.

Mahadee Chowdhury is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Chowdhury has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Kimberly Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Antonino Aluia serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals. His approach involves comprehensive planning and portfolio management, leveraging industry resources to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes. Antonino's expertise encompasses family wealth management, institutional and corporate benefit services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement planning. He emphasizes building trusting relationships and simplifying financial complexities to reduce client stress and support informed decision-making. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Antonino is affiliated with the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Residing in Shelby Township, Michigan, he enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and their three children. His personal interests include golfing, cooking, various sports, and traveling.

Lawrence Stout is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.