Jared Kersten is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Fisher Investments and PNC Bank. His current tenure at Cetera includes multiple entities within the firm since 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Roger Houston is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and operates in Southfield, MI. His other business activities include selling fixed annuities, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Charles Turfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018, including his current role starting in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christie Hecht is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked for nine years at Ultimate Kronos Group. Outside of her financial advisory role, she occasionally writes women's fiction books and other publications. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprised of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody services with a combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to affiliated discretionary investment options.

Richard Noethen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Their advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Earl Mchugh is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license, and has been with MassMutual since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership and leadership positions in a restaurant/bar, a marina with boat rentals, and a company that leases equipment for agricultural production. He also serves on a nonprofit board and provides business valuation services. MassMutual Investors Services is 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, wrap programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative processes using advanced analytical tools.

Michael Mercer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Paul Zarkowski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. In his current role, Paul assists clients in creating investment plans utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to support their financial goals both today and in the future. He emphasizes integrity and a commitment to listening and understanding his clients' situations and investment needs. Paul's approach centers on providing personalized investment strategies tailored to individual client circumstances. His experience at Fidelity Investments has equipped him with knowledge in investment consulting and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys attending concerts, playing golf, watching movies, and running.

Christopher Scupholm is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rollins College and South High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm's approach incorporates proprietary investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with distinct enrollment criteria and a product ecosystem influenced by affiliated fund relationships.

Mark Dickinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Paul Bozymowski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent senior benefits consultant specializing in life, health, and fixed annuities sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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 using firm-approved analytical tools, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements without discretionary authority over client investments.

Sean Johnson is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he provides financial guidance and wealth management strategies to high net worth individuals and organizations. He joined GSJ & Associates with Merrill in 2015 to enhance the services and strategies offered to clients, focusing on goals-based wealth management and strategic asset allocation. Sean holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College. Sean's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Sean is an Eagle Scout and values his role as a father and husband. His personal interests include camping, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, photography, singing, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking. He emphasizes a disciplined and personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to help clients build a roadmap to achieve their individual goals across different stages of life.

Andrew Spearman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, SageView Advisory Group, and First Allied Securities. He serves as Treasurer for the Grosse Pointe Library Foundation and is a successor trustee of The Spearman Family Trust. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Vianna Burns is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Kenneth Harb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, where he participates in meetings and reviews tax credit issuances for underutilized real estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale, offering brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jessica Nuhaj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, she worked at Equitable Advisors and is involved in operating Farmers Café 1 LLC, a business she has owned since 2017. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Grant Sutter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to this role, he has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Ludlow is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1997 and is a member of the Huntsman Ludlow Group, where he participates in the Wealth Management Strategy Committee and manages trading activities for the group. Mr. Ludlow’s expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Economics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation earned in 2004, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional career, Matthew Ludlow resides in Grosse Pointe Woods with his wife and three children. He serves as the Den Leader for his youngest son’s Cub Scout Pack and enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Bradford De Spelder is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services encompass areas such as general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. Additionally, he facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Bradford holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to help individuals uncover what matters most to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

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.