Alec Tropea is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2018. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with Brooklyn Pizza and Oakland University. 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, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Rachel De Fer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Cintas Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various investment services through advisory and brokerage platforms.

Kaled Khaznehkatbi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors Inc for nine years. Outside of advising, he serves as an ambassador for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and performs as a drummer in a band. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ian Goins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Moose Ridge Golf Course and XGolf Brighton. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its regulatory registrations and use of advanced technologies in portfolio management.

Colin Talia is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS for seven years and Ernst & Young for five years. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nicholas Scarsella is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2017 and is also affiliated with RWS Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial advisor recruiting and business consulting through related entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent advisors, employing multiple custody platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Drew Shapiro is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of services including wrap programs, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Scott Hammond is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Alyssa Tropea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Michelle St George is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked within various segments of JPMorgan Chase since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making.

James Guisinger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, a nonprofit organization, where he assists in budgeting and expense review. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Christopher Armour is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Armour serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is a commissioned Notary Public in Michigan. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies. The firm also provides services to private funds and municipal market participants, operating alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Matthew Linscott is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies. He takes a client-centered approach, beginning with understanding each client's unique aspirations and financial situation to develop personalized strategies addressing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He integrates the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide clients with investment insights and banking services. He also serves within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management: Farmington Hills & Associates. Beyond his professional role, Matthew is involved in community volunteering, reflecting Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include football, music, reading, running, singing, spending time with his family, swimming, and watching movies.

Charles Phillipson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2013 to 2019 before joining Raymond James. Outside of finance, he officiates high school and junior college football and basketball games, and serves as a trustee for a nonprofit organization, Foundation For Excellence. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, combining a range of portfolio management styles with firm research and model manager options.

John Firek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Timothy Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an investment professional since 2003 and utilizes a consultative approach focused on Goals Based Wealth Management. His practice serves business owners, professionals, and private families, offering personalized wealth management strategies as well as consulting on small business retirement plans. Tim began his career with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and joined Merrill after 12 years, appreciating the firm’s rich history. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tim is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investments and Wealth Institute™. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, Tim resides in Northville, Michigan. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, golfing, walking his Labradors, fitness training, and participating in community volunteer activities.

Matthew Spickler is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner with The Spickler Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2017, he has worked with families, individuals, and business owners to provide a holistic approach to managing wealth, focusing on understanding clients' needs and goals. His process involves organizing all aspects of clients' financial lives to develop long-term plans aimed at helping them achieve their retirement and legacy objectives. Matt's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. In addition to his financial advisory role, Matthew is a member of the Detroit Rotary and has received the Youth Citizen Service Award. His personal interests include adventure sports, billiards, camping, chess, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, writing, and yoga.

James Uh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for seven years, as well as National Planning Corporation and Freedom One Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he presents investment-related seminars through White Glove Workshops. 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 portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Sarah Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she spent two years at Victoria's Secret and seven years at Michigan State University. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group and provides fee-based financial planning alongside recommendations for third-party advisers.

Anita Taymore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities, and Primerica Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.