Joseph Mastroberto is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a veteran's perspective to the financial services industry, having begun his career in 1996 as a retirement consulting actuary. In 2004, Joseph joined Merrill to extend his expertise to individual and small business investors, focusing on retirement planning, wealth management, and investment strategies for both individuals and corporations. Before joining Merrill, Joseph spent nine years advising companies on the design, implementation, and valuation of retirement programs. His approach to financial advising emphasizes a comprehensive and systematic methodology tailored to each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. He works alongside other Merrill specialists to address clients' total financial picture, including retirement preparation, education savings strategies, portfolio management, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer planning. Joseph earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. In his personal time, Joseph enjoys ice hockey, reading, and tennis.

Derick Grembi serves as a Private Wealth Advisor at MKG & Associates within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, focusing on investment analysis and implementation, wealth strategy, and portfolio management. Derick's primary role involves developing custom portfolio strategies tailored to the unique and evolving needs of families. He provides strategic vision, investment oversight, and relationship leadership, guiding the firm's investment philosophy and portfolio strategy. Before joining Merrill in 2014, Derick was a Director and Portfolio Manager at BlackRock's Private Investors Group, where he customized investment strategies for high net worth clients and institutions. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Derick earned a Bachelor's degree from Oakland University and is a member of professional organizations including the CFA Institute. Derick is recognized for his contributions to wealth management, having been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for five consecutive years. He is active in his community, serving on the boards of Men of the Sacred Heart and Legatus. Derick resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with his wife Diane and their seven children, often spending time coaching their sports teams.

Patrick Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales for Medicare Supplement policies through American Insurance Group. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven and emphasizes access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products offered through affiliated entities.

Bradley Spindler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with True North Capital Management LLC and Horizon Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using multiple program structures and model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Bucher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years prior to joining UBS in 2024. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Karen Thompson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at UBS since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending programs.

John Moran is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a resource to business owners, executives, and wealthy families, assisting them in navigating complex financial situations to achieve their financial goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. John's approach involves understanding clients' priorities through thoughtful conversations, followed by designing and implementing personalized financial plans. He and his team provide a comprehensive experience that covers family wealth planning, tailored investment strategies, retirement and cash flow planning, tax-aware investing, legacy planning, banking, lending, and charitable giving strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John is involved with the Brother Rice High School Alumni Association and the Michigan State University Alumni Association. His community involvement includes contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Outside of work, John enjoys basketball, boating, fishing, football, pickleball, swimming, and spending time with his family.

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.

Brendan Connelly is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before joining OSAIC Wealth Inc, he worked at Platinum Wealth Management Group and has held various roles associated with Central Michigan University and other organizations. He also serves as an insurance resident producer at Platinum Wealth Management Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with a range of portfolio management options and supports strategies through a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

Ashley Gerback is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Ashley partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to provide a team-based approach to holistic financial planning. Ashley collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and customize plans that address their evolving needs. Ashley has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative from 2016 to 2018, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 before assuming the current position. This experience has provided Ashley with a comprehensive understanding of wealth management and client relationship development. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking, and playing soccer, as well as spending time with family and reading.

Louis Perraut is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Osaic. His prior roles include positions at Signator Investors Inc, Beaumont Health, and Wayne State University. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Southfield, Michigan. Outside of Osaic, he serves as Director of Investment Management at Fathom Financial Partners and is involved with Dunleavy Wealth Management in both advisory and insurance sales capacities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services across various financial programs. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform with access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Eric Ratliff is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and PNC Wealth Management. 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 and model portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Beena Kinariwala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she operates BK Financial Services as a sole proprietor, conducting other insurance activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Knudsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2015, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He also manages a private investment and tax-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Erik Kent is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Scottrade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alvin Hill III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Comcast Corporation, Citizens Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities. Alvin has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Kathryn Halonen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience at UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI. She has been with UBS since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the East Hills Middle School PTO, managing budgeting and financial responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including wealth management and capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Leila Aleyaseen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Cathleen Odish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Odish also presents seminars through White Glove Workshops, an activity she has been involved with for several years. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided by investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

John Bussa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of advisory services, he owns a consulting business operated through BFP Media, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.