Rebecca Phalen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 1992, including Charles Schwab Bank since 2005, and had a brief tenure at TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2023 to 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by ongoing research and alternative investment options.

Paul Treder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine advisory programs with broad retail and institutional offerings.

Mitchell Benson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI since 2020. He previously worked within Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Stephen Zink is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for seven years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside his advisory role, he is an associate and wealth advisor at Birmingham Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools for non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Carleton Crimmins is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bingham Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Lucia Kaddouh is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2020, previously working at RBC Wealth Management from 2001 to 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ individual risk profiles.

James Rinella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Rinella owns a bar and restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa, which he manages with minimal time commitment. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and facilitates various financial products through affiliated banks and insurance entities.

Jeffrey Keessen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Belmont, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. His other business activities include writing fixed annuity and life insurance products through various companies. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Sordyl is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ long-term financial goals. She works closely with clients across various focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and women and wealth initiatives. Jennifer employs a goals-based wealth management process to develop, implement, and review retirement planning strategies tailored to individual client needs. Jennifer joined Merrill in 2009 following her graduation from Central Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations, embracing the Merrill tradition of community participation. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys hiking, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family. She resides in downtown Detroit, where she explores the city and its dining scene.

Michael Welch is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Robert Baird & Co. since 1997 and with Ohio Co. since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of Gearhead Garage. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients through tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The group offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and strategies spanning traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

David Hester is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief period at Robert Baird & Co. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a notary public and has ownership in a storage business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Mark Carrabbio is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients through The BRC Group to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at meeting their unique lifestyle, retirement, family, and multi-generational goals. Mark integrates customized investment solutions with insights from BofA Global Research and Merrill’s resources to address each client’s comprehensive financial picture. He also emphasizes a fiduciary approach, adhering to a commitment to place clients' interests first. Mark's expertise encompasses executive compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His education includes an MBA from Lawrence Technological University, a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, and accredited certificate programs from the College for Financial Planning and Yale University. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in community activities with organizations such as Detroit Public TV and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. His personal interests include photography, tennis, and traveling.

Michael Yaekle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Comcast and Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its roles in commodity pool operations, advisory services to registered investment companies, and the application of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Julia Rahman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Ulta Beauty. Rahman has also been involved with the Michigan State University Multicultural Business Program. 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 retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach includes providing ongoing advice and guidance tailored to changing client needs, and he facilitates access to additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business resources through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Brandon spends time engaging in sports such as basketball and golf, enjoys music, and values spending time with his family. He enjoys activities like game nights and barbecues, as well as visiting parks and walking nature trails with his wife and two sons.

Samson Maxbauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Maxbauer is involved with S.A.M. Advisory LLC, a business entity reported as not investment related. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Jack Chartier is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Troy, MI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he held roles at Skymint Brands and has additional work experience in hospitality and retail sectors. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including model portfolios and discretionary management, delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Oswald is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, currently serving in Lyon Township, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Greenspring Leasing LLC, which leases office space for Ameriprise Financial franchise practices. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Moceri is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Moceri Group of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, entrepreneurs, and business owners who seek personalized wealth management strategies that address the complexities of significant wealth. His approach combines disciplined investment management with detailed planning for preserving, growing, and transferring wealth. Matthew leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to help clients navigate liquidity events and structure multigenerational wealth plans. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor’s degree from Tiffin University. Matthew is committed to working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He also participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Matthew’s interests include cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, soccer, and traveling.