Kurtis Beethem is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series in Clarkston, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Brett Gasper is a CFP® professional affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Gasper is involved with Stand Up for Financial Literacy, where he advocates for financial education and participates in fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

William Monteith is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco Private Ledger since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Julie Shaw is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. 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 utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

Kristen Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Fairy Farms LLC, a limited liability company through which she sells handmade crafts and plants. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Weidner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and several other firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize client-directed implementation and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Laura Voigt is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following two years at MetLife Securities Inc. and ongoing affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning without investment discretion.

Eric Singer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets services alongside proprietary research and data analytics.

Kaitlyn Vollbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, she held roles at Plastic Omnium and Kaplan, Mills, Katzman, Klein, and Koterba, PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

Capri Pointer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America, Costco Warehouse, and the Bureau of Workers Compensation. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Young is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Hope College for two years and spent nine years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nandini Sherry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Sunny Days of Youth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mortenson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mortenson serves as treasurer on the leadership board of St. John's Lutheran Church, involved in financial oversight and strategic direction for the church and its affiliated school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based financial planning across a range of topics. The firm separates its planning services from managed-account programs and emphasizes periodic reviews and advisor-delivered updates without discretionary trading authority.

Scott Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Novi, Michigan, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union since 2002 and was previously with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. Additionally, he is involved in DFCU Financial Partners, a business related to his work at LPL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and combines proprietary research with third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Thomas Mahfet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zhang Financial, Plante Moran, Herbert Financial Group, Ascent Aerospace, Western Michigan University, and Emagine Entertainment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, 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, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Bradley Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Thomas Financial Company LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Thomas is also involved in life insurance and retirement planning through his role as a partner at Thomas Financial Company LLC and ownership of related LLCs. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors. The firm offers integrated advisory and brokerage services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment types.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the U.S. Naval Reserves, participating in monthly training and annual mobilization exercises. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rebecca Wolfe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she provides freelance services through Fiverr.com. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee’s tools.

Ali Mchawrab is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ali worked at Bank of America and CVS Health. Outside of finance, Ali is a pharmacist involved in verifying medication therapy and consulting with patients at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, MI. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.