Timothy Kopchick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of KCO Financial Services, which provides tax planning and preparation, and serves as president of Kopchick & Company, P.C., a CPA firm with a focus on small business accounting and tax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Victor Doherty is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Victor has spent his entire professional career in the financial services industry, gaining experience through various market cycles. He works with a diverse group of clients including business owners, medical professionals, corporate executives, and retirees. His approach involves guiding clients thoughtfully and collaboratively to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP).

Gerald Mckeon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and model manager options.

James Cohen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs, supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Jennifer Nuechterlein is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2017. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various positions including Senior Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Financial Representative, and Private Client Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank from 2005 to 2007 and held positions at American General Financial Services from 1998 to 2005. Jennifer's extensive experience spans wealth management, financial consulting, and client relationship management within the financial services industry. Her career reflects a consistent focus on providing clients with comprehensive financial support and navigating investment resources. Information regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, and community involvement has not been provided.

Ryven Ezinga is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he attended Michigan State University and worked at College Hunks Moving Company and EzCor Construction & Renovation. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model with the SEC and broker-dealer oversight.

Alvin Semma is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. 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 and investment consulting services through several specialized programs.

Zachary Fairless is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hinkson Wealth Management and LA Fitness. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Galati is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Michigan Financial Companies. Outside the financial industry, he was involved with Rev'd Up Fun from 2018 to 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with written recommendations and annual updates. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a defined investment universe supporting non-discretionary implementation by clients or advisors.

Adam Jones is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jack Rothenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Rothenberg also engages in the sale of fixed life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

R. Kramer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Kramer also runs Bruce Kramer Financial Services, an investment-related business associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Maria Dimercurio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has also been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jack Hosmer Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. He is also president of Junior Mills Corp, a CPA and tax preparation firm, and has worked with Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky, PC as a staff accountant since 1993. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports a variety of investment vehicles, managing portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Corey Staub is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has been since 2026. Prior to this, he worked at LPL Financial LLC for five years and Sigma Financial Corporation for 19 years. Staub is also a licensed agent selling fixed annuities and various types of insurance. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Darin Mcbride is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Thomas Brehm is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following a decade at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a treasurer, director, and 25% owner of Central Michigan Inns, a limited service hotel, and is involved with its holding company, Meridian Hospitality LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that supports client decision-making through asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

James Taegel is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation for five years. Taegel serves as chairman of the board of directors for The Financial Wellness Project. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies.

Tia Wallington is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports.