Peter Samurkas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Rochester, MI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Hantz Financial Services and held positions at Oakland University and Michigan State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Danielle Ligon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2014. 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.

Olivia Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Stanley Black and Decker, Inc and held various positions in public sector roles and retail organizations. She has been involved with Color Street, a direct sales company, since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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.

Domenico Consiglio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Securities America, Inc., Ohio National, and Cherokee Insurance. Consiglio is also a licensed life insurance agent, selling term and permanent policies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios that may include a range of securities and alternative investments.

Haley Tiseo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Haven, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of experience at Edward Jones, following prior roles at Pinnacle Inc./Alpha Medical and positions in fitness and wellness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Vincenzo Russo is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized guidance to clients, focusing on building trust and helping them pursue their financial goals through strategic planning. His services include retirement planning, investment guidance, asset consolidation strategies, and supporting clients in navigating financial decisions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Vincenzo's approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities and simplifying complex financial concepts into actionable plans. Outside of his professional work, Vincenzo's interests include basketball, boating, bowling, pickleball, and running.

Mikaila Mc Carthy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Blumark Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in disability income. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling techniques with algorithmic automation to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice.

Michael Burkhardt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Shelby Township, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999 and also works with Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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.

Michael Bisbikis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 credential. He has experience working at United Wholesale Mortgage and taught at both Northwood University and Lamphere High School prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Brian Vanhevel is a CFP® with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member at large on the Immanuel Lutheran Church council. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a variety of financial planning topics without implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with an optional managed-account program while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Robert Rowling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Rowling serves as the commissioner for Michigan Sting Hockey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL platforms to deliver customized advisory solutions.

Jayson Fradenburg is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co, Ameriprise, LPL Financial, and several independent firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Daniel Bachmann is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Stony Pointe Homeowners Association and as a commissioner for the Rochester Planning Commission. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jason Muchortow is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has a history of involvement with multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and runs his own tax and accounting service companies, Muchortow & Associates LLC and Muchortow + Paperd Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he coaches the varsity girls basketball team at Utica High School and operates sports camps through his LLC, Puternic Koinonia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing over $256 billion in assets and supported by a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Robert Brunmeier is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Brunmeier is also an investment advisor representative at Woodbury Financial Services. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory platforms and uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Gregory Tarr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Washington, Michigan. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience, including 24 years with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a non-variable insurance business under Tarr & Associates in Romeo, Michigan. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Mark Ligeski is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various affiliated firms since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Kathleen Cook is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Marysville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Timothy P Bogert / AmericaGroup from 2013 to 2020. 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 various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Todd Shimshock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Back Nine Virtual Golf, a virtual golf simulator business, and is involved as an owner and coach with Black River Wrestling LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Omar El Gothamy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Shelby Township, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.