Alexander Sesi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he was employed by Amazon and operated a business called Vegas Party Shoppe. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in RD Capital Group, LLC, a real estate venture focused on property acquisition and management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and utilizing derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Belknap is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS since 2020 and previously worked at JPM Institutional Investments Inc. and JPMorgan Distribution Service, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory products.

Richelle Verran is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Spartan Wealth Management, Raymond James, Stephens Wealth Management Group, and Morgan Stanley. She also provides administrative support to Spartan Wealth Management, an independent investment advisor firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Kyle Hecht is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Michigan Educational Credit Union, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and E*TRADE. Outside of advisory work, Hecht and his wife are involved in passive real estate investments and serve on their homeowners association board. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and alternative investment due diligence.

Andrea Gibson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Gibson has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2021 and previously at ITC Holdings for 10 years. Outside of advisory work, Gibson owns and operates Gibson Financial Group LLC, a business related to investment services formed specifically for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joseph Wietecha III is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lexington Financial since 1998 and joined LPL Financial in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, Joseph is a part owner of JAMAS, LLC, an entity that manages commercial office properties in Clinton Township, MI. 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 variety of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Arthur Mojares is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and SPC, among other firms. He serves as a board member of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and is involved in independent insurance through Mojares Capital Management LLC and Mojares Insurance Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diversified investment and retirement solutions, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a combination of proprietary and third-party investment models.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Finseca Foundation, assisting in promoting research and education efforts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm typically implements investment strategies using model portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in wrap programs.

Joe Cattaneo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. Prior to his current role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, and at Gregory J. Schwartz & Co. from 2017 to 2024. Joe approaches financial planning as a partnership, focusing on understanding what matters most to each client and maintaining open and collaborative communication. He works to co-create financial plans that are personal, clear, and built on trust. Outside of work, Joe enjoys boating, fitness, social events with friends, movies, and parenthood.

Steven Riga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 43 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He has ownership interests in several real estate-related entities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Melissa Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an advisory business through Bedrock Acquisitions LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Kristen Faris is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, blending proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Chad Blackstone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and Rocket Mortgage/Quicken Loans. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Brock Caufield is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Fund Services, Rock Harbor, and involvement with professional hockey teams such as the Reading Royals and Newfoundland Growlers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes but does not include individual security recommendations in its standalone planning service.

Andrew Tomlinson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios for 16 years. Tomlinson also maintains an ongoing independent advisory practice and has involvement in insurance and fixed annuities outside of his advisory role. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed portfolio solutions.

Brendan Byrne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he spent four years at Wilson Chevrolet Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Nowakowski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Waggoner Financial and Michigan State University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Gabriella Maniaci is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Quicken Loans and Meridian Health Plan. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded separately managed account strategies, along with tax management and direct-indexing capabilities, supported by internal research and tools including artificial intelligence.

Stacy Chaffee is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Painewebber Incorporated since 1992. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Bradley Batur is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning approach supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.