Mark O'Donnell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has concentrated on developing long-term relationships and assisting clients with various aspects of their financial lives. Mark provides a broad array of services, including portfolio development, 529 college investing plans, home mortgages, home equity lines of credit, securities-based loans, commercial loans, retirement plans, tax minimization strategies, and asset preservation with an emphasis on annuities to help secure retirement income. In his role as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages discretionary custom investment strategies and selects from Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in General Studies from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Wayne State University in Detroit. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and holds Merrill’s internal titles of Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor. His professional credentials include Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, life insurance licensing, and mortgage loan originator licensing (NMLS ID 535537). Residing in Birmingham, Michigan, Mark lives with his wife Barbara and their sons, Connor and Liam. He participates in community activities such as volunteering and is involved with organizations including the Pierce Elementary PTA in Birmingham and local initiatives like the Boy Scouts and baseball.

Daniel Milnamow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a paraplanner for Furlotte Consulting Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation in its advisory process and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Mark Steinberg is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously spent 20 years at UBS. Steinberg serves on the board of directors for Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, participating in governance and policy decisions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. Since 2012, she has operated as an independent financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristen Dunn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory work, she owns Kristen Dunn and Associates, LLC, which operates for Primerica business purposes and involves sales of non-investment home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for its investment models.

Blake Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Blake has been involved with Warriors Elite Lacrosse and operated Karcher Industries and Karcher Agency. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 53 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird conservation and environmental appreciation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Timothy Kopchick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of KCO Financial Services, which provides tax planning and preparation, and serves as president of Kopchick & Company, P.C., a CPA firm with a focus on small business accounting and tax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Victor Doherty is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Victor has spent his entire professional career in the financial services industry, gaining experience through various market cycles. He works with a diverse group of clients including business owners, medical professionals, corporate executives, and retirees. His approach involves guiding clients thoughtfully and collaboratively to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP).

Gerald Mckeon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and model manager options.

James Cohen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs, supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Joe Chapman III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Elizabeth Deutch is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an online resale business and serves on the board of directors for Team Happy Feet. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions.

Ryven Ezinga is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he attended Michigan State University and worked at College Hunks Moving Company and EzCor Construction & Renovation. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model with the SEC and broker-dealer oversight.

Alvin Semma is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting services through several specialized programs.

Zachary Fairless is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hinkson Wealth Management and LA Fitness. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Galati is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Michigan Financial Companies. Outside the financial industry, he was involved with Rev'd Up Fun from 2018 to 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with written recommendations and annual updates. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a defined investment universe supporting non-discretionary implementation by clients or advisors.

Jacob Baker is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He previously worked at Cru for two years and currently serves as treasurer for the Rosedale Baseball League, a local little league organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation. The firm offers planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.