Thomas Valade III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Orchards Architectural Review Committee, a neighborhood committee that reviews exterior modification plans. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement-income recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jessica Ping Hausman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a partner at Panorama Risk & Insurance Solutions and has served as a Washtenaw County Commissioner from 2006 to 2010. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers, providing services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Bridget Bergeron is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Travis Childs Melton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and experience spanning roles at Merrill Lynch, Comerica Bank, Banner Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. He has been with Merrill since 2021. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Livonia, MI. He holds the CFP® designation and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Cetera Advisor Networks. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Todd Perttula is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF, J.P. Morgan Securities, AE Wealth Management, and multiple positions within Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sherri Koch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 26 years. She has been with Merrill since 2022. 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.

Jeffrey Husak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including OSAIC, FSC Securities Corp, Next Financial Group, and Invest Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in The Wealth Advantage Group, where he manages client accounts and trading activities. 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 through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary tools.

Marygrace Voss is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Michigan Financial Companies, UHY, Walsh College, BKD, and Xavier University. She is also involved as a financial planner and partner advisor in related financial and insurance activities at Michigan Financial Companies and Fathom Financial Partners. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex network of affiliates and a platform notable for its scale and consolidation.

Christina Wright Sutton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Patrick Brennan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Newbridge Securities Corporation and several other companies outside the financial sector, including DoorDash and Lyft. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, delegation to sub-advisers, and involvement in commodity pool operations and fund advisory.

Kenneth Bertin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services since 2013 and has operated BERTIN & BERTIN Inc., offering fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, and long-term care. Outside of financial services, he is active as a sports official, serving as a referee and umpire. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform providing access to affiliated and third-party strategies with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Steven Schrader is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 1997. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, institutions, and banks. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Steven Lone is a CFA® charterholder with 37 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His additional business activities include managing a retirement strategy business under the America Group Retirement Strategy Centers name and involvement in non-variable insurance placements. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Harvikram Singh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 21 years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he assists occasionally with paperwork for Marigold Wedding Planners, a business owned by his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Maraone is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Novi, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MarketCast and an extended period with Defunct. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered funds while employing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Carolyn Friend is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, she worked at Royal Alliance from 2018 to 2020. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a bookkeeping business and manages an accounting services firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by various technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Formicola is a Series 66-licensed advisor at LPL Enterprise with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber Eats, McKinley, and DoorDash, among others. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, consulting, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Colin Slater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for seven years. Slater also serves as co-treasurer of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where he volunteers to manage weekly offerings and annual giving records. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools, with multiple custodial and legacy programs available to clients.

Brian Werth 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, MGM Grand Detroit, and Faisah Farms LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Belleville, Michigan. 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.