Scott Tarkington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brian Squire is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase NA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms, with access to proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Collin Crowell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021, following roles at Bankers Life and other companies. Outside of financial advising, Crowell is involved in music as a co-owner of Mission Think L.L.C., where he writes and composes drum tracks and lyrics. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice through a combination of proprietary research and third-party tools. The firm’s approach integrates asset allocation strategies and tax-aware withdrawal methods, primarily offering managed account solutions within its affiliated product ecosystem.

Jeffrey Hess is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dexter, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations.

Andrew Lottman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering customized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. His areas of focus include banking, investments, lending, trust and estate planning, employee benefits planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Andrew began his career at Deloitte and Touche LLC in Chicago as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditing the investments of Private Equity and Non-Profit Entities. In 2015, he joined Ziegler Capital Management, where he assisted high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with sophisticated investment strategies. In 2017, he relocated to Michigan and started his role as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Andrew joined Merrill Lynch in 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Accountancy degree with a minor in finance from DePaul University. He holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). He enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with his wife and three children. He currently resides in Birmingham, Michigan.

Gerald M. Parks is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

James Kreutzer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walled Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Kreutzer operates a DBA entity named ClearPath Financial Group. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Mike Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2005. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide fund and strategy recommendations.

Alex Weber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, with two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and teaching positions at Hope College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 to guide its recommendations.

Nicholas Klanke is a CFP® professional based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked with Michigan Financial Advisors Corporation and FSC Securities Corp. Outside of his primary roles, he is involved in financial advising through two LLCs where he meets with clients to discuss financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Linda Bonham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of advisory work, she owns and manages Becker Bonham Management, LLC, an office building management business, and operates Advantage Bookkeeping, a tax preparation and accounting service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Katelyn Spence is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Matador Farms LLC, Hillside Farms LLC, and the University of Alabama. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Christopher Sabatini is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 2018 and is also involved with Sii and William Sabatini CPA. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares tax returns as an independent contractor. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Dane Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Osaic in 2018, he spent 34 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a vice president and board member of the Mountain City Alumni Club, where he oversees meeting planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Martin Macdougall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts and employs algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Yvonne Carver is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2019 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Timothy Paulian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Utica Community Schools for 19 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Dillon Dejong is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2021 and previously held positions at Northwestern Mutual and Hartman and Tyner. Outside of his advisory role, Dejong has involvement with Michigan Financial Companies in administrative and client relations capacities. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Cody Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for the Salvation Army Echelon Board, assisting with chapter expansion and organizational documentation. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Hannah Szalay is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Novi, MI. She has worked at Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor firms since 2019, with prior roles at Lifecycle Financial Planners and the University of Michigan - Flint. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through advisor-led and online platforms.