Joseph Creal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Pine Lake Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Hess is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dexter, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations.

Christian Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise based in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and various positions outside the financial sector, including in rehabilitation and hospitality, alongside periods of full-time education. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Andrew Lottman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering customized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. His areas of focus include banking, investments, lending, trust and estate planning, employee benefits planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Andrew began his career at Deloitte and Touche LLC in Chicago as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditing the investments of Private Equity and Non-Profit Entities. In 2015, he joined Ziegler Capital Management, where he assisted high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with sophisticated investment strategies. In 2017, he relocated to Michigan and started his role as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Andrew joined Merrill Lynch in 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Accountancy degree with a minor in finance from DePaul University. He holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). He enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with his wife and three children. He currently resides in Birmingham, Michigan.

Gerald M. Parks is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

James Kreutzer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walled Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Kreutzer operates a DBA entity named ClearPath Financial Group. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Michael Jergens is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Phoenix Garage LLC, a business focused on automotive restoration. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Tina Nguyen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS and operated Lexi Spa before joining Ameriprise. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Chrobak is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Alex Weber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, with two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and teaching positions at Hope College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Jason Murphy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Prior to and during his time at LPL, he was associated with firms including Shield Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and operates multiple investment-related business activities under various DBAs. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and a range of investment strategies.

Nicholas Klanke is a CFP® professional based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked with Michigan Financial Advisors Corporation and FSC Securities Corp. Outside of his primary roles, he is involved in financial advising through two LLCs where he meets with clients to discuss financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Gary Corona is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning and investment services through a structured advisory process.

Megan Moloney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1996, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a small entrepreneurial venture selling ice cream locally. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through multiple third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various advisory programs and maintaining both advisory and brokerage channels.

Linda Bonham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of advisory work, she owns and manages Becker Bonham Management, LLC, an office building management business, and operates Advantage Bookkeeping, a tax preparation and accounting service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Katelyn Spence is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Matador Farms LLC, Hillside Farms LLC, and the University of Alabama. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Christopher Sabatini is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 2018 and is also involved with Sii and William Sabatini CPA. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares tax returns as an independent contractor. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Bachira Murray is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, previously holding roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, and the Center for Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory role, Murray is a co-owner of a catering business and a residential property rental. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Martin Macdougall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts and employs algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Yvonne Carver is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2019 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.