Frank Bologna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated products.

Jessica Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 license and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the advisory board of MissionSquare Retirement, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jordan Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, following a tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC, and also serves in a health insurance advisory role at Cornerstone Benefit Plans, Inc. outside of his primary advisory work. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, often delivered through third-party managers, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Parul Sharma is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She offers comprehensive financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families, focusing on investment management, education planning, retirement planning for individuals and business owners, risk mitigation, and holistic wealth strategies designed to build long-term financial security. She holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Parul Sharma earned a Bachelor's degree in Technology from Maharana Pratap Engineering College. Parul is involved in community organizations such as Better Money Habits and Life Remodeled. She speaks English and Hindi. Outside of her professional work, she has personal interests in chess, gardening, and traveling.

Dan Mihaescu is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mihaescu serves on the Board of Directors for Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and performs as an opera singer. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Todd Schuster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at Thrivent Investment Management and Hantz Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and related administrative support through a separate business activity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning to assist advisors in operational and research tasks.

Tyler Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Northwood University, and Hantz Financial Services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristina Di Giacomo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at Merrill and Fifth Third Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies to support tailored client strategies.

Joseph Danatzko is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nathan Skuratovich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cintas and Northwood University, and he has a long-term association with Meadowbrook Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Lori Swatsworth is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Hantz Financial Services. Outside of advising, she serves as an office administrator for the Ameriprise Financial Planning Office. 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 through written recommendations and annual advice, utilizing proprietary research and tools within a framework that includes specific enrollment criteria and affiliations with various fund firms.

Mackenzie White is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to rejoining Merrill in 2026, White worked at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, as well as having experience at Oakland Community College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kenneth Schenden is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Gasparotto is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 27 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches and speaks on financial services topics related to the insurance industry. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Ryan Green is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Calculated Hire and as an independent contractor, along with experience in the fitness retail sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathleen Reuter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2013 and also has a long career at Williams Sonoma beginning in 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Xavier Scott is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, and United Wholesale Mortgage. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as 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 seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative planning engagements.

Troy Mooyoung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports both direct individual clients and corporate financial planning agreements.

Esther Seely is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience spanning various sectors including finance, food service, and education. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Jacob Smolarek is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Troy, MI. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Jackson National, alongside service in the US Army National Guard. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.