Karen Karrick is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997 and joined Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jaime Mccauley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a guardian for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a large network of advisors and uses research and analytics to support investment decisions while offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lindsy Partridge is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she collaborates with the Salvia Clancy team. She joined Merrill in 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience in financial services. Lindsy began her career in 2007 at JP Morgan Chase in Chicago, advancing to the role of Private Client Advisor and earning recognition as a National Achiever for her client service and financial guidance. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Lindsy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College and maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and she is fluent in Spanish. Lindsy lives in Troy, Michigan with her husband and two children. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys cooking, reading, running, traveling, and spending time with her family. She and her family have traveled to over 30 countries.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Bank of America, Merrill, Voya Financial Advisors, and World Capital Brokerage, among others. He is also affiliated with Michigan State University FCU and the University of Michigan. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Elissa Willis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with OSAIC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She has been with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at the University of Michigan and Mathnasium. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Autumn Szlaga is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at American Axle and Manufacturing and Great Oaks Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Jonathan Lau is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Lau & Lau Associates, LLC, which provides life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written financial recommendations.

David Aquilina is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2023, following seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates.

Melissa Klug is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients near or in retirement.

John Nader is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comerica Securities for 27 years and Ameriprise for three years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Karen Ebersole is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerome Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm Axa Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and owner of Cornerstone Benefit Plans, Inc., where he consults on employer-sponsored benefit programs, and serves as a delegate for the Oakland Township Republican Party. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver personalized investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Shane Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Community Choice Credit Union, LifeMark Securities Corp., and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Robinson has also worked as an independent insurance agent. 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 range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third‑party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

John Kennedy Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. He is a presenter for White Glove Workshops. 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 range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor support tools.

Thomas Kendra is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he broadcasts local high school football games on the radio and writes sports articles for a local sports journal in Muskegon, Michigan. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

David Trimble is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he provides simple wills for friends and family on a volunteer basis as an attorney. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Alex Wint is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, currently holding the title of Senior Portfolio Advisor. In this role, he provides traditional advice and guidance and assists clients in pursuing their investment objectives by recommending individual or combined Merrill or approved third-party investment managers' strategies, funds, or portfolios. Since joining Merrill in April 2017, Alex has focused on delivering comprehensive support in planning, investing, lending, and banking to help clients efficiently manage their finances and reclaim valuable time for what matters most in their lives. Alex's client focus areas include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alex earned his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, Gamma Kappa Chapter. Beyond his professional endeavors, Alex is involved in his community through leadership roles such as Chair of the 2023 Golf Outing Committee and Ambassador for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. He also participates in events like the Clarkston Relay for Life. Alex's personal interests include billiards, fishing, and golfing.

Maeghan Holmes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, Michigan, with 14 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, Holmes operates an Etsy shop selling handmade and vintage items. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Nicole Holmes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized wealth management strategies to help clients pursue their financial goals by integrating investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. Nicole specializes in working with high net worth clients on estate, wealth, and tax planning, and manages discretionary portfolios through personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investments. Nicole holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC). She has participated in the Barron's Top Women Advisors Summit since 2016 and is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys cooking, music, running marathons, and traveling. She competes in triathlons and plays the cello. Nicole is a Founding Member of 100 Businesses Who Care and serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund.

Steven Gretchko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions, LLC in a financial advisory capacity. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.