Shannon Lipp is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Shannon partners with clients and their families to understand their financial goals, develop comprehensive financial plans, and provide guidance in creating personalized investment strategies. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Central Relationship Manager before transitioning to the role of Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Shannon worked as a Financial Consultant at HD Vest from 2015 to 2019.

Eric Walby is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their unique financial needs and assists in building financial plans tailored to their short and long-term goals. He emphasizes forming strong partnerships based on trust and education, maintaining open communication to adapt strategies as clients' lives change. Eric's professional experience includes serving as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, a Relationship Manager and Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments between 2022 and 2024, as well as roles at Equitable Advisors and PFS Investments earlier in his career. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in gardening, golf, pets, skiing, and volunteering.

Angelique Ames is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to support client financial goals.

Alyssa Daher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at GLP Financial Group, Friedman Commercial Real Estate, and Wayne State University. Outside of advising, she has experience in the food industry, having worked for six years at Sweet Dreams Bakery. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Cameron Slicker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and has a background including roles at MAHLE Behr USA and Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Bradley Bastion is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Financial Corp and Comerica Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mason Gorris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., as well as a one-year tenure at General Motors. Outside of his advisory role, Mason is involved in public speaking and educational seminars related to investing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a wide network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Terry Roth is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Ann Maile is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1989. Maile holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and the distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jason Steele is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 after previously working as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual. Jason develops and provides customized strategies for complex financial situations, using an institutional approach to investment and risk management combined with a commitment to personal service. His expertise includes retirement income strategies, wealth transfer, trust and estate planning, philanthropic planning, and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Jason focuses on serving families, corporate executives, and small business owners, offering services such as corporate retirement plans and lending to small and mid-sized companies. His client specialties include college education planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and managing concentrated stock positions. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jason earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Western Michigan University. Outside of his professional work, Jason resides in New Baltimore with his two children, Brayden and Christian, and is active in coaching their hockey teams. His personal interests include baseball, boating, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with his family. He is also engaged in volunteering with community organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community participation.

Russell Price is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Mark Sutherland is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

Tyler Childs is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2017 and previously was associated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Copeland Capital Management, LLC. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research, fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to capital markets services.

Scott Lagocki is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Tek Wiegert. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various proprietary and third-party programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to suitable investment models and managers, offering services that include ERISA fiduciary support and access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

James Standish is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, CitiGroup Global Markets, and Merrill before joining Stifel in 2020. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Nina Jackson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including BoxxBaby, a subscription-based platform for infant and toddler clothing, and ProperGirl, a digital lifestyle guide for women. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team based in Metro Detroit. Angela and her team serve a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners across the country, focusing on simplifying and clarifying their financial affairs through a team approach and educational support. With over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry since joining Merrill in 2007, Angela specializes in assisting multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Angela holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation earned in 2014 from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned an Associate's degree in Business from Henry Ford College. Angela is active in her community, volunteering with organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War, a global organization that fosters positive change through creativity in conflict-impacted areas. She is also involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is affiliated with professional organizations including In Place of War USA and Tec-Troit.

Robert Grabiel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Lau & Lau Associates since 2012. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations within collaborative, annual engagements.

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Charles Rutan Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has owned and managed St. Clair Investment Advisors, LLC since 2005. Additionally, he is engaged in selling fixed insurance products including disability, annuities, life, prepaid legal, health, and long-term care coverage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.