Akiko Cox is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SII. Cox is a member of the Japanese Business Society of Detroit. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a variety of investment options.

Christina Mick is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Office Manager at Dunleavy Wealth Management, overseeing staff operations and client account management. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and portfolio management options that incorporate stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

David Long Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Matthew Van Hekken is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Fidelity Investments, The Huntington Investment Company, and Cetera. He is based in Novi, Michigan. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jared Weinerman is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously held roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Shallcross Financial Planning, and Productive Edge, LLC. Outside of Osaic, he is involved with Impact Financial Planning, LLC, where he manages business operations and provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Jacob Neu is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at the University of Detroit Mercy from 2013 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Joseph Michael is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, J. Michael Investments, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jennifer Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northville, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lee E. Holland, CPA, CFP, and Lee E. Holland & Associates, P.C. outside of her current role. Additionally, Walker provides tax preparation and accounting services through her own businesses and serves as a notary public. 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 supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and utilizes a variety of portfolio management options including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Reaume is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance agency work and business development for an insurance group focusing on life insurance and employee benefits. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and diverse investment strategies.

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-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

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®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Wasserman Wealth Management, and Merrill Lynch. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

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.