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 in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. She also presents seminars through White Glove Workshops. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research and includes a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Alexander Potter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and was previously employed at MML Investors Services and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in retail sales and owns entities including Potter Financial, LLC and Foundation Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

John Bussa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting business through BFP Media, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Sherrie Ingham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Concorde Asset Management and L.M. Kohn & Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in business ownership and serves as COO of TLC Management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Shelley Graunke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Charles Dennis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Phillip Rosiek is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2019 and has previously held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2019, and as a Financial Consultant II at PNC Bank from 2006 to 2014. With over 15 years of experience, Phillip has served as a trusted advisor to many multi-generational families. He approaches financial planning as a partnership, co-creating wealth plans tailored to provide a roadmap towards financial peace of mind. His commitment to clients includes evolving relationships that adapt as clients and their families experience life changes. Outside of his professional work, Phillip has personal interests in biking, reading, and soccer.

Steven Briggs is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 40 years of experience, all of which have been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving clients including business executives, owners, and professionals, focusing on investment advisory, cash management, and life cycle planning services. Steve leads The Briggs Group alongside financial advisor Jennifer Mains and client service associate Amy Irish, providing a comprehensive approach to clients' financial well-being. Throughout his career, Steve has developed many long-term client relationships that often span generations. He is recognized for his commitment to addressing a wide range of client needs such as estate planning, customized lending, and long-term care expenses. His approach includes ongoing client contact and adapting strategies to meet evolving financial goals. Steve holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and graduated from Culver Military Academy. He is a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and is involved with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Steve resides in Orchard Lake, Michigan, with his two grown children.

Mark Ligeski is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various affiliated firms since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

John Daugherty is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2021. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and simulations.

Nicholas Patterson is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and in automotive and fluid power industries. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and focus on investment strategy recommendations.

Samuel Impastato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with affluent individuals, families, and business owners to help them pursue their short- and long-term financial goals. Samuel specializes in retirement planning for small business owners and their employees, offering a personalized suite of retirement plan solutions including support for 401(k) sponsors’ investment options, education, and plan services. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, and tax minimization among others. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University. He has earned multiple professional designations including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. These qualifications support his expertise in delivering retirement and wealth management services tailored to his clients' needs. In addition to his professional work, Samuel serves as the Strategic Alliance Partnership Chair on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Detroit. He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and Red Run Golf Club. Samuel is also actively involved in community service, having served as past president of the Kiwanis Club of Troy, a nonprofit dedicated to helping underprivileged children. He resides in Royal Oak with his wife and three sons and enjoys activities such as golf, fishing, football, running, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.

Michael Reinhard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Boren is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. 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.

Jennifer Vannatter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jacob Mcguckin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements through the Afshar Group on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes external programs and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Shahriar Faraji is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lathrup Village, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Michigan First Credit Union, Bank of Ann Arbor, Inland Securities Corporation, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial services, he has worked as a restaurant server at IHOP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Jordan Fujarski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to entering financial services, he held positions outside the industry, including with Extravagante Valet and Shores Car Care. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brandon Moore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., InvestWise Financial, LLC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Stonebridge Financial Group. Moore is also a speaker for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series based in Birmingham, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.