Jeff Biernat is an Investment Management Consultant II at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a financial advisor at Allstate Financial Services, LLC from 2005 to 2023, Huntington Investment Company from 1998 to 2005, and Morgan Stanley in 1998. Throughout his career, Jeff has focused on helping clients and their families develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving long-term peace of mind. He collaborates with clients to understand their goals and aspirations, co-creating financial strategies that utilize Fidelity's resources. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys boating, hiking, kayaking, running, and traveling.

Timothy Moran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and owns Moran and Company Investment Consulting Group. He also serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney responsibilities for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Jack Stander is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and J.P. Morgan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-developed investment models.

Kristin Braniff is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Probst WM, LLC, a non-investment-related support company in Auburn Hills, MI. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and partnerships, with a notable affiliation to municipal advisory services.

Jacob Brauer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warren, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and has a background that includes roles with Young Entrepreneurs Across America and Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory work, Brauer serves as an on-ice official for youth hockey games with USA Hockey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Kaiser is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Rochester, Michigan, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Kaiser manages Mee Sun Management, LLC, a business focused on general management and employee-related expenses, and holds a consulting position with Reider Holdings, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2019, including a prior period of employment from 2019 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Alec Tropea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked in the restaurant industry at Brooklyn Pizza and was affiliated with Oakland University. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through various programs and draws on multiple portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Rachel De Fer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Cintas Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various investment services through advisory and brokerage platforms.

Christopher Stewart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, including ESG considerations.

Edmond Lynch is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Bridge Innovations LLC, a technology app developer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Vidya Shah is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Shah also serves as a licensed insurance agent with appointments related to long-term care, disability, and health insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Kaled Khaznehkatbi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Khaznehkatbi volunteers as an ambassador for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and performs as a drummer in a band that plays live twice a year. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach centered on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing clients with discretionary strategies and access to third-party managers and proprietary models.

Robert Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Sterling Heights, MI office. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, employing algorithmic tools and oversight committees to support its retirement planning services.

Alyssa Tropea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Amanda Henderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Henderson Homestead, a retail and online store based in Saint Clair, Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Michelle St George is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. Her current roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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 research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations within a non-discretionary program.

James Guisinger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, a nonprofit organization, where he assists in budgeting and expense review. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Christopher Roberts is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Somerset Financial Group. Roberts is a senior partner at Horizon Advisers, where he is involved in financial education through Horizon Adviser University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple investment and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.

David Cox is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.