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, 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, he serves as Commissioner for Michigan Sting Hockey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of investment adviser representatives and emphasizes matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

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 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Bachmann serves on the Board of Directors for the Stony Pointe Homeowners Association and is a commissioner on the Rochester Planning Commission. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service involves a centralized team and uses a research-driven approach within a restricted enrollment framework emphasizing Ameriprise-managed assets.

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® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management, among other roles. Brunmeier is also involved with The Advisor's Resource Group, Inc., where he holds a sales position. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and operates a complex affiliate network with diversified product offerings.

Scott Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent 17 years at The Huntington Investment Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gregory Tarr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Washington, Michigan, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a non-variable insurance business in Romeo, Michigan. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Timothy P Bogert / AmericaGroup from 2013 to 2020 and has been associated with both LPL Financial and Tarr Financial since 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Todd Shimshock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Citizens Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Back Nine Virtual Golf, a virtual golf simulator business, and Black River Wrestling LLC, where he serves as owner and coach. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisors implementing strategies through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.

Allison Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at CWM Private Wealth, Commonwealth Financial Network, and the Center for Wealth Management. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales as an additional business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad platform of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment strategies and utilizes technology tools to support its network of over 22,900 advisors.

Thomas Vermeulen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TEVCO Financial Services, an entity related to his LPL business, and prepares income tax returns. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced operational tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Maria Bongiovanni is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Aurora Securities and Concorde Investment Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for The Guiding Star Foundation, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed portfolio options and third-party managers.

Nisreen Kallabat Byrne is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Byrne is also a partial owner and silent partner in Crown Office Building, LLC, a commercial office space entity. 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 integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Gary Wood is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over a decade with Avantax firms and has operated Wood and Associates Tax and Wealth Management, LLC since 1990, providing accounting and tax preparation services. He is also a managing member of Rochester Advisory Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor offering a multi-manager platform to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jessica Powell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and also operates AQuest Tax Solutions, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and Stonebridge Financial Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.