Michael Pohlod Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership in transportation and restaurant companies as well as real estate holdings. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, supported by centralized research and algorithmic tools, with recommendations implemented on a non-discretionary basis.

Gordon Smith is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on training associates to deliver disciplined financial plans and ensure a positive client experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Gordon served as Vice President and Market Supervision Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2023. Throughout his career, Gordon has emphasized the importance of disciplined financial planning as a foundation for creating a comfortable financial future. His professional experience spans leadership and supervision in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gordon engages in various personal interests including family activities, fitness, hiking, reading, and swimming.

William Langenstein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and managing Langenstein Financial Strategies since 2018. He also serves as a fiduciary in a family trust capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Rodrigo Gaytan Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GFL Environmental Inc., Jackson, and various entrepreneurial ventures such as Gaytan Lawn Care and Gaytan Construction Inc. He attended Michigan State University from 2021 to 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Andrew Crowther is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously at United Shore Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Crowther serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake Shore Sail Club and teaches gymnastics at the Michigan Academy of Gymnastics. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional entity offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jason Norris is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2004 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Salvatore Serra is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance sales through Creative Benefit Solutions. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models, providing services through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Alexander Garrett is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Voya Financial Advisors, and Ohio National Financial Services among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Horizon Wealth Management and is involved in educational initiatives through Horizon Adviser University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that offers various program structures and investment strategies through both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kathryn Wunderlich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes legal studies at Antonin Scalia Law School and prior roles at Legacy Wealth Management Group and Speedwell Law. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Lisa Imbrunnone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank for nine years. She has been with Edward Jones since 2020. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Daniel Muzljakovich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with Ameriprise since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation business, Bryan Russell & Associates, PC CPA's. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Oliveri is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He also provides tax, audit, and accounting services at Bultynck & Co PLLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment management solutions through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program structures and portfolio options.

Christian Benard is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025 and has a long tenure with Innovative Financial Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is a silent investor in two hospitality businesses in Oakland Township, Michigan. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement diverse investment strategies.

Eryck Little is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional offerings with specialized services such as private funds and structured-product activities.

Christopher Ajlouny is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2019 to 2020. He began his career with an internship at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2018. In his current position, Christopher works directly with clients and their families to understand their financial situations comprehensively. He focuses on developing investment plans tailored to meet clients' financial goals.

Bryan Collier is a Planning Consultant who works collaboratively with clients and advisors to support unique financial goals and provide a comprehensive planning experience. He has held various roles in the financial industry, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Prior to his roles at Fidelity Investments, Bryan worked as a Financial Analyst at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions from 2020 to 2022.

Sherry Gira is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and participates in a shared office leasing business through GreenSpring Leasing, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Marcos Quintero is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients implement and monitor retirement plans tailored to their unique goals. He emphasizes building strong, trusting relationships by understanding each client personally and partnering with them to create strategies they feel confident in. His role involves providing clear guidance and ongoing support to help clients achieve peace of mind in their financial planning and retirement. Marcos has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience centers on retirement planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Marcos enjoys fishing, football, golf, outdoor adventures, reading, and traveling.

Steven Ellsworth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAdvisors Wealth Management, Securities America Advisors, and Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kirk Ritchie is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation through US TAX Service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.