Edward Weidman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Logan Hills Association. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise to deliver tailored, point-in-time advice primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Damon Dyas is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor at their Grosse Pointe Park, MI office. Dyas participates in the Michigan State University Wealth Management Committee, providing industry insights and feedback on financial planning education. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

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 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a guardian for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Voya Financial Advisors, and University of Michigan. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elissa Willis is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at the University of Michigan and Mathnasium. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management supported by model-based asset allocation and risk assessment tools.

John Peters is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Peters serves as a member of the Finance Committee at Birmingham Country Club, where he advises on managing cash and borrowing strategies. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, drawing on multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research to support tailored client strategies.

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.

Francis Barnhart is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 50 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Barnhart serves as a panelist on the NYSE Regulation Hearing Board and acts as a trustee for a family trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based allocations to tailor client plans.

David Aquilina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Leonard & Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

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.

Jeffrey Forche is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Robert Baird since 2020, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves high net worth individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and specialized tools.

Jerome Ciaramitaro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers access to various advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning client goals with appropriate program models and fiduciary services.

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.

Brian Meulebrouck is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2017 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining in April 2017, he has held the Senior Portfolio Advisor title, providing clients with advice and guidance to pursue their investment objectives through individual or combined Merrill and approved third-party investment managers' strategies, funds, or portfolios. He offers a comprehensive and accessible guide for planning, investing, lending, and banking, acknowledging that life often occurs outside of traditional business hours. 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. Throughout his career, he has earned several professional designations from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Alex was named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list from 2023 to 2026. Alex holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is a member of the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. His early work experience includes involvement at his family's funeral home and community roles such as with Clarkston SCAMP. He participates in community events like the Clarkston Relay for Life. Personal interests include billiards, fishing, and golfing.