Fred Kobler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and previously at Summit Financial Group Inc. Kobler is also the president and majority owner of United Tax Service Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and custodial relationships.

Alison Truchan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Gerald Purdy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years. He is also co-owner of Firma Financial Planning, an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Adriana Shkreli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013. In addition to her role at J.P. Morgan Securities, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, where she offers certain banking products including deposit and credit services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gongju Baek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Atomy America Inc. Baek holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Probst is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial in Auburn Hills, MI. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO and branch owner of Probst Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored recommendations through a range of implementation options and supported by extensive research and an affiliate network.

Susanne Kullen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wealth Strategies Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of BRSK Management, LLC, a property management business, with no active duties. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income, tax efficiency, and Social Security strategies.

Renee Hof Lacey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and public finance services, combining investment advisory with public-financing and municipal work.

Bruce Greening is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and previously worked at Center For Wealth Planning Advisors, Inc. He is also a managing director at Kenwood Capital Advisors, LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

Mark Ducharme is a financial advisor with Cetera in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025 and concurrently works with Innovative Financial Inc, where he serves as a financial professional and tax preparer. Ducharme is also president of Ducharme Financial Services Inc, an entity established for income tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program structures and custodial relationships.

Jeremy Coppola is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at OSAIC and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a case manager and financial paraplanner at Cobblestone Financial Services. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and third-party research.

Derrick Glencer is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial for 15 years. He serves as a board director for the Birmingham Athletic Club in Bloomfield Township, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies developed through detailed client interviews and risk profiling.

Lisa Bailey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Bank, among others. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and government entities—offering wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal and public finance services through a range of programs and affiliated resources.

Joann Weingartz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, initially at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and then at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a personal representative for her mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Avery Waite is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Plante Moran Financial Advisors and AIG Retirement Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jennifer Pirret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Cetera and Genisys Credit Union, where she has been involved for over 20 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology solutions.

Robert Abraham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sigma Financial Corporation, Spectrum Financial Resources, and United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Justin is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. He operates a DBA under the name Stratmore Financial Group in Troy, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Van De Steene is a financial advisor at Stifel with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Finance Board Member at St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish in Armada, Michigan. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Crandall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical asset management.