Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Devin Muylle is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in retail and hospitality sectors such as Great Lakes Wine & Spirits and Rustic Chic Boutique. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides custodial and trade execution services through Pershing.

Nick Nabors is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to help them make financial decisions based on their priorities through a comprehensive financial planning approach that addresses long-term goals and identifies potential pitfalls. Nick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, serving in various positions including Wealth Planner, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2009 to 2017 and briefly held a position as an Internal Wholesaler at Raymond James in 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Nick's personal interests include family activities, fitness, golf, reading, running, and soccer.

Tyler Belanger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in West Bloomfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance and Cerity Partners, as well as entrepreneurial activities with Makeshift LLC and Squeaky Shine Car Wash. He also has a background working with Michigan State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, delivering tailored recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Angela Jardin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by approved tools and offers a range of investment programs alongside broader retail and institutional solutions.

Sarah Markeson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ganz Group Inc, and other firms across several sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of approved funds and strategies on a non-discretionary basis.

Allen Olender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 35 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Olender serves as a trustee for multiple family and friend trusts, several of which involve investment-related responsibilities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions across its offerings.

James Bochenek is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2009. He previously worked for over three decades at Scripter and Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Bochenek also serves as a notary public, primarily notarizing documents for clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Dorina Ziba is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to this role, she served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity, she worked as a Private Banker at Credit Union One from 2019 to 2020. In her work, Dorina focuses on understanding her clients' top priorities, preferences, and values to present options that align with their unique financial goals. She aims to ensure that each client gains clarity and confidence in their overall financial plan. Outside of her professional life, Dorina enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in fitness activities, and traveling.

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).