Robert Palma Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Advisors, Lincoln Investment, and Legend Equities Corporation. He serves as treasurer for the Troy Foundation of Educational Excellence, a civic organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Peter Buhl is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at supporting their long-term financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Peter has gained experience in financial consultation and investment advising. His progression within the firm reflects his commitment to assisting clients in managing their financial portfolios. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Peter has interests in cars, fitness, football, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Kevin Elbinger is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera where he has worked since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and operates out of Farmington Hills, MI. Outside of his advisory role, Elbinger serves as a board member for the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit and ORT America - Michigan Region, participating in fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a broad network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Radhika Upadhyaya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc before joining Wells Fargo, where she has been employed since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions and manages roughly $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Makram Talia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 47 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering wealth advisory planning and investment consulting on a non-discretionary basis with a notable focus on municipal and public finance.

Joseph Pizzo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2003. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Melissa Marrero is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Bank One since 1997 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. 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 network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Calvin George is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he spent 11 years at Georgetown Wholesale LLC, where he was the sole proprietor and handled bookkeeping for a wholesale business selling items on Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Connor Wallis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Kautex Textron, among other roles. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes customized reporting and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Bradley Augustine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with multiple investment-related business entities operating under LPL's umbrella, including Mercury Capital Group and Sherman Private Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Laura Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 that utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to support client planning.

Patricia Whitney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Variety Detroit, a charity supporting children with special needs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Mehul Mistry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for over 15 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mistry has ongoing involvement with Superior Engineering Inc., where he has worked for more than three decades. He participates in a financial advisor study group composed of professionals introduced to the industry by family members and is involved with a charitable foundation established by his parents. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment platforms and third-party managers, employing firm-provided tools to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Amanda Kebbe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Emma Goodman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, she worked at Comerica Bank for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a tabulator for the Michigan Color Guard Circuit, an indoor color guard marching activity. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Mark Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates the Karcher Agency Inc., focusing on life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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 software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Thorstad is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed-income to more complex approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Amy Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Legacy Family Office and serves on the finance committee of St. James Catholic Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team that delivers data-driven, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Gurveer Mann is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for seven years before joining OSAIC in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Mann serves as the head coach for freshman boys soccer at Salem High School and Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ashley Gajda is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., with earlier experience at PNC Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and provides a combination of municipal advisory and affiliated municipal capabilities uncommon among large institutional advisers.