Jennifer Connor is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and advisory programs that incorporate in-house and third-party investment managers, tax management, and responsible investing options.

Elizabeta Ljuljduraj is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Plaza Ivana. 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 a variety of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Bratta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 2006 and is also a co-owner of a consulting business, Advisor Legacy, and owner of Bedrock Acquisitions, LLC, which is used for practice acquisitions. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Anthony Bucci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, OneAmerica Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Bucci is an author of a financial blog and serves as an assistant lacrosse coach at Notre Dame Prep High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors who utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jennifer Gelineau is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Beauvais is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years and had shorter tenures at OSAIC and DeRoy & Devereaux before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and investment recommendations influenced by an affiliated product ecosystem and distribution arrangements.

Kerry Lacy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he has a longstanding career as a professional musician and bass player. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and broker-dealer and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Gary Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at PNC Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platforms.

Scott Rooney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He also serves as a speaker for White Glove Workshops, conducting investment-related seminars. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jeffery Leaf is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with the Locniskar Pursel Biddinger Nienberg Rochow Group. This team specializes in wealth and investment management for affluent individuals, family offices, and institutions with complex financial needs. They focus on creating custom solutions and maintaining close, multi-generational relationships with clients such as business owners, corporate executives, professionals, philanthropists, and foundations. With over twenty years of experience in wealth and investment management, Jeffery has served as a private portfolio manager and market leader at a major global investment firm. His expertise includes designing custom plans, providing high-touch service, and implementing risk-managed solutions. He and his team serve a limited number of clients to ensure dedicated attention to their financial goals and multi-generational planning. Jeffery holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's degree from Walsh College of Business and Accountancy. He has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Detroit. He is involved with community organizations such as Gift of Life Michigan and the Michigan Eye Bank. Jeffery resides in Oakland Township with his wife and four daughters. He enjoys motorcycling, biking, golfing with clients and friends, and following Friday Night Hockey.

Joseph Prechtel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VMG Health, T. Rowe Price, Prudential Financial, and Doordash. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a separate business under the name At Aspen LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party sponsored programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Troy Allen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Grand Rapids Chapter President of the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, where he leads the planning team for chapter events. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its integrated operational structure and centralized service model.

David Vera is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Troy, MI since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved with Charles Schwab bank and Charles Schwab over the past 12 years. Vera is a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, participating in community outreach and fundraising activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jake Mc Neil is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2018. He also works as a financial planner for Planned Financial Services, focusing on group short-term disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Jennifer Galey is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience, currently with Ameriprise in Troy, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010, including a role at Key Management Group from 2010 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Nancy Papo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessors since 2016 and previously at Centaurus Financial and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator, hearing arbitration cases and making decisions based on testimony and evidence. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with appropriate advisory models, often implemented through third-party program sponsors and asset managers.

Sally Hawk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and has extensive prior experience at Gordon Financial Advisory Services and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, she owns a tax preparation and accounting business and is a certified public accountant. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lauren Ruggirello is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as positions outside the financial services sector. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Rebecca Glaeser is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2003. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Robert Potter is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a restaurant and bar business in Ferndale, MI, and serves as Managing Director of Generational Consulting Services, LLC, which provides payroll and business account services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate detailed income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by dedicated committees.