James Rinella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Rinella owns a bar and restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa, which he manages with minimal time commitment. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and facilitates various financial products through affiliated banks and insurance entities.

Jeffrey Keessen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Belmont, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. His other business activities include writing fixed annuity and life insurance products through various companies. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Sordyl is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ long-term financial goals. She works closely with clients across various focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and women and wealth initiatives. Jennifer employs a goals-based wealth management process to develop, implement, and review retirement planning strategies tailored to individual client needs. Jennifer joined Merrill in 2009 following her graduation from Central Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations, embracing the Merrill tradition of community participation. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys hiking, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family. She resides in downtown Detroit, where she explores the city and its dining scene.

Spencer Godin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Aspire Group LLC and in roles outside of finance, including with Shoot Out Hockey Inc. and the Nashville Predators. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Michael Welch is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Robert Baird & Co. since 1997 and with Ohio Co. since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of Gearhead Garage. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients through tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The group offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and strategies spanning traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

David Hester is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief period at Robert Baird & Co. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a notary public and has ownership in a storage business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Mark Carrabbio is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients through The BRC Group to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at meeting their unique lifestyle, retirement, family, and multi-generational goals. Mark integrates customized investment solutions with insights from BofA Global Research and Merrill’s resources to address each client’s comprehensive financial picture. He also emphasizes a fiduciary approach, adhering to a commitment to place clients' interests first. Mark's expertise encompasses executive compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His education includes an MBA from Lawrence Technological University, a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, and accredited certificate programs from the College for Financial Planning and Yale University. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in community activities with organizations such as Detroit Public TV and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. His personal interests include photography, tennis, and traveling.

Jack Mooradian Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 supported by a structured process and advanced analytical tools.

Michael Yaekle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Comcast and Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its roles in commodity pool operations, advisory services to registered investment companies, and the application of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Julia Rahman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Ulta Beauty. Rahman has also been involved with the Michigan State University Multicultural Business Program. 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 retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach includes providing ongoing advice and guidance tailored to changing client needs, and he facilitates access to additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business resources through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Brandon spends time engaging in sports such as basketball and golf, enjoys music, and values spending time with his family. He enjoys activities like game nights and barbecues, as well as visiting parks and walking nature trails with his wife and two sons.

Samson Maxbauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Maxbauer is involved with S.A.M. Advisory LLC, a business entity reported as not investment related. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Jack Chartier is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Troy, MI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he held roles at Skymint Brands and has additional work experience in hospitality and retail sectors. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including model portfolios and discretionary management, delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Oswald is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, currently serving in Lyon Township, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Greenspring Leasing LLC, which leases office space for Ameriprise Financial franchise practices. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Moceri is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Moceri Group of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, entrepreneurs, and business owners who seek personalized wealth management strategies that address the complexities of significant wealth. His approach combines disciplined investment management with detailed planning for preserving, growing, and transferring wealth. Matthew leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to help clients navigate liquidity events and structure multigenerational wealth plans. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor’s degree from Tiffin University. Matthew is committed to working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He also participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Matthew’s interests include cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, soccer, and traveling.

Shannon Lipp is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Shannon partners with clients and their families to understand their financial goals, develop comprehensive financial plans, and provide guidance in creating personalized investment strategies. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Central Relationship Manager before transitioning to the role of Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Shannon worked as a Financial Consultant at HD Vest from 2015 to 2019.

Eric Walby is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their unique financial needs and assists in building financial plans tailored to their short and long-term goals. He emphasizes forming strong partnerships based on trust and education, maintaining open communication to adapt strategies as clients' lives change. Eric's professional experience includes serving as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, a Relationship Manager and Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments between 2022 and 2024, as well as roles at Equitable Advisors and PFS Investments earlier in his career. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in gardening, golf, pets, skiing, and volunteering.

Angelique Ames is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to support client financial goals.

Alyssa Daher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at GLP Financial Group, Friedman Commercial Real Estate, and Wayne State University. Outside of advising, she has experience in the food industry, having worked for six years at Sweet Dreams Bakery. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.