Stacy Celestini is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and has been with Merrill since 2001. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services beyond traditional investment management.

Mark Ligeski is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various affiliated firms since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

John Daugherty is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2021. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and simulations.

Robert Shiner is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Ohio National Financial Services, and Austin Manning Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

James Zann is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services for five years and has been associated with Polk and Associates PLC since 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and various program structures.

Nicholas Patterson is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and in automotive and fluid power industries. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and focus on investment strategy recommendations.

Lauren Kosten is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Belmont, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Samuel Impastato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with affluent individuals, families, and business owners to help them pursue their short- and long-term financial goals. Samuel specializes in retirement planning for small business owners and their employees, offering a personalized suite of retirement plan solutions including support for 401(k) sponsors’ investment options, education, and plan services. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, and tax minimization among others. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University. He has earned multiple professional designations including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. These qualifications support his expertise in delivering retirement and wealth management services tailored to his clients' needs. In addition to his professional work, Samuel serves as the Strategic Alliance Partnership Chair on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Detroit. He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and Red Run Golf Club. Samuel is also actively involved in community service, having served as past president of the Kiwanis Club of Troy, a nonprofit dedicated to helping underprivileged children. He resides in Royal Oak with his wife and three sons and enjoys activities such as golf, fishing, football, running, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.

David Collins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, providing goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm separates planning services from managed accounts and emphasizes ongoing plan reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Jennifer Vannatter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jacob Mcguckin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements through the Afshar Group on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes external programs and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Shahriar Faraji is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lathrup Village, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Michigan First Credit Union, Bank of Ann Arbor, Inland Securities Corporation, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial services, he has worked as a restaurant server at IHOP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Brandon Moore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., InvestWise Financial, LLC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Stonebridge Financial Group. Moore is also a speaker for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series based in Birmingham, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Mietty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor and owner of Claymore Clothiers LLC, a retail apparel business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jennifer Goodman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously spent eleven years at Fifth Third Bank. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform.

Jordan Klunder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Zeeland Ace Hardware. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stephanie Kerr is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Huntington Woods, MI. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Her career at Raymond James spans multiple affiliated entities since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary services, with notable involvement in municipal and public finance and an extensive affiliate network supporting integrated custody and product sourcing.

Laura Herfy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Empower Financial Services and Thrivent Financial, including Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CEO of People of Impact, a nonprofit organization focused on leadership and support for veterans. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized approach to custody, brokerage, and investment guidance.

Erika Fitzhugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Fitzhugh Services, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, which targets individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Duane Garth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he co-founded a ministry focused on financial unity for couples, serves on several nonprofit boards including for the City of Southfield and Ashland Theological Seminary Foundation, and teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment options and program structures, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.