Nicholas Schummer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2012 to 2018 before joining Mass Mutual in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and owner of Boulder Gaming & Collectibles LLC, a retail business specializing in sales of gaming products and collectible cards. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools without discretionary authority over investments.

Thomas Jacobs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Frances Hermes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Meridian Health Plan, as well as a period at Michigan State University. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Louis Runco is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and several other firms. Outside of finance, he has a side business in sign installation. 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, and institutions.

Jennifer Mcpartlin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in ballroom dance competitions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to provide tailored investment solutions.

Eric Dixson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Scottrade, where he worked for 16 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Caelan Smusz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with approximately one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Edward Jones and Dematic Corporation, and has been involved with organizations such as Grand Valley State University - LendGR and Elite Technique Hockey Clinic. He also has ongoing business activities with DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support client financial plans and offers diverse investment and advisory services through its broad platform.

Brandon Mudloff is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and had an earlier tenure at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

James Guest is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his father. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Tracy Van Sumeren is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1985, also associated with Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Misterovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comerica Securities and Comerica Investment Services for over three decades and spent three years at Ameriprise before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and scenario modeling, delivering a broad range of investment and financial services.

David Pina is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational processes.

Sante Bologna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles, including sales and marketing at Patriot Auto Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates private sales through eBay. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Elaine Steger is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Mitchell Tokowitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*Trade Securities, and Ameriprise Advisor Services. He also provides tax preparation and accounting services as a side activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Najarian is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a variety of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Kurt Tech is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Huntington Bank for ten years. Outside of finance, he is a minority partner and passive owner of Spartan Septic and Sewer, a septic pumping company. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served in the U.S. Navy from 2016 to 2023 and continues to serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve. 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 approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting.

Christopher Kneale is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Thaddeus Podmokly II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, employing a tiered percentage-based fee model.