Lee Schaeffer Jr. is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. 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, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of strategies and technology tools to support its network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Pieschke is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Members First Credit Union, and Axa Advisors. He serves as a board member of Hopevale Church, where he participates in doctrinal discussions and budget voting. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Narkus is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and leads Nicole Faith Financial Services LLC, focusing on financial planning, investment management, retirement, and insurance planning. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Edward Jones for seven years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations within the industry.

Daniel Paulson is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Schoolcraft Foundation Board of Governors, participating on the Finance Committee. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The team provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, employing a range of investment strategies and management approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Glen Young is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, Michigan. He previously led Ashton Young, Inc. for 37 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains involvement as an officer in Ashton Young, Inc. and owns LSG Financial LLC, an insurance-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and emphasizes an advisory role, with a broad array of retail and institutional investment services.

Ross Ainley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ainley Financial Group, where he offers and services fixed insurance products and premium financing. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs such as comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of discretionary and third-party strategies.

Bryon Knuth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Securian Financial Services, and Wealth Strategies Financial Group, where he continues to serve clients. Outside of finance, he is the owner of an apparel website operated by his sons and assists in real estate activities with his wife. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures.

John Nori is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 13 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and three years at Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the McLaren Macomb Healthcare Foundation and owns a card trading business incorporated for his two sons. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through various programs and employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Frank Bologna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated products.

Jessica Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 license and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the advisory board of MissionSquare Retirement, a nonprofit organization. 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 structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jordan Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, following a tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC, and also serves in a health insurance advisory role at Cornerstone Benefit Plans, Inc. outside of his primary advisory work. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, often delivered through third-party managers, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Parul Sharma is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She offers comprehensive financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families, focusing on investment management, education planning, retirement planning for individuals and business owners, risk mitigation, and holistic wealth strategies designed to build long-term financial security. She holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Parul Sharma earned a Bachelor's degree in Technology from Maharana Pratap Engineering College. Parul is involved in community organizations such as Better Money Habits and Life Remodeled. She speaks English and Hindi. Outside of her professional work, she has personal interests in chess, gardening, and traveling.

Dan Mihaescu is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mihaescu serves on the Board of Directors for Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and performs as an opera singer. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Todd Schuster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at Thrivent Investment Management and Hantz Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and related administrative support through a separate business activity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning to assist advisors in operational and research tasks.

Tyler Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Northwood University, and Hantz Financial Services. 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.

Kristina Di Giacomo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at Merrill and Fifth Third Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies to support tailored client strategies.

Joseph Danatzko is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nathan Skuratovich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cintas and Northwood University, and he has a long-term association with Meadowbrook Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Lori Swatsworth is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Hantz Financial Services. Outside of advising, she serves as an office administrator for the Ameriprise Financial Planning Office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and annual advice, utilizing proprietary research and tools within a framework that includes specific enrollment criteria and affiliations with various fund firms.

Mackenzie White is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to rejoining Merrill in 2026, White worked at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, as well as having experience at Oakland Community College. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.