Mark Wojtas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. He is involved in business activities including ownership in MTW Initiatives, Inc. and a partial interest in Kercheval Financial Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad menu of offerings, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Dana Divergilio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and The Huntington Investment Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Burton Carlson III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brooke Crane Acre is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Sii Investments, OSAIC Services, Inc., and Park Place Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she owns several businesses including Wealth Reimagined Group and MyLTC123, which focuses on assisting clients with long-term care. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Zackary Thalgott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Securities America, Inc., Pacer Financial, Inc., and Producer's Choice Network. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with accounting and general business operations for a tax and accounting business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization, discretionary and advisor-managed strategies, and access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Michael Clark is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career with the company in 2015 and has held several roles, including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Service Associate, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. He assumed his current position in 2023. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Michael focuses on building client relationships founded on trust and understanding. He emphasizes collaboration to develop and implement financial plans tailored to each client's goals and definition of success.

George Nihem is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership and rentals through HI-MARK RENTALS, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and other financial products.

Craig Bastuba is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including prior service at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lakeshore Benefit Group Inc. and is involved in property management and real estate through roles at Lok Properties LLC and AT Aspen LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s advice process involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment models or discretionary managers, utilizing various third-party advisory programs and services.

Richard Gregor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of advising, he provides tax consulting services as a CPA and participates in competitive bowling tournaments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and a variety of asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory platforms for many client portfolios.

Will Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their financial goals. He is committed to expanding access to financial guidance and supports his clients through thoughtful, values-aligned planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Will worked as a Securities Trader at Plante Moran from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Securities Operations Associate at FIS from 2020 to 2021. This experience has provided him with a solid foundation in securities trading and operations. Outside of his professional work, Will has personal interests in fitness, music, and reading.

Elizabeth Hewitt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Alight Financial Solutions, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Lake Trust Credit Union. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s capabilities include discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, supported by oversight controls and the use of AI-driven research methodologies.

Alyssa Rajakariar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in various roles including positions at Macomb County Probate Court and Ottawa County Juvenile Court. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to both 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 through diverse investment and planning programs.

Michael Knittel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009, currently based in Troy, MI. 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 tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Phillips is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities dating back to 2007. Phillips also has experience with Lifelong Advocacy Inc., where he worked from 2012 to 2020. 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 research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Blake Ellis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2025. Ellis serves on the board of the Detroit Athletic Club, participating in meetings related to charitable giving and investment oversight. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Allesandro Dutta is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018, following prior roles at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and a brief period of unemployment. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment decision process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and provides services such as sub‑advisory and retirement plan management.

Kevin Butler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2021 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, Butler serves as a director for the nonprofit Grosse Pointe Theatre, where he assists with governance and organizational leadership. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and capital markets services.

Tyler Urman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Northern Wealth Management, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Michael Busse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Austin Peay State University. 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 customized strategies across various asset classes.

Mackenzie Mertz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She is also involved in coaching volleyball, serving as lead trainer and tournament director for The Victors Volleyball Club LLC and as an assistant volleyball coach at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Outside of advising, she works at Fern Hill Golf Club in a customer service role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with options spanning automated allocations to customized strategies.