Alex Minarik is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management teams to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial plans aimed at maximizing their relationship with Fidelity. He joined Fidelity in 2025 and brings a client-focused approach to financial planning. Prior to his current role, Alex gained experience as a Financial Advisor at LPL Financial in 2024 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 2022 to 2024. He began his career as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, building a foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in comedy, golf, and music.

Bryan Moreen is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., now part of Edelman Financial Engines, since 2009. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Jacob Soriano is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding each client's personal motivations and important relationships to provide tailored financial advice. Prior to this, Jacob served as Vice President, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2023. Before that, he was Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase between 2017 and 2020, and began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans wealth planning, financial advising, and private client advisory roles.

Thomas Bellos II is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021 and has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. Bellos is involved with a nonprofit organization, Empty Bowls Detroit, where he participates in community activities related to planning and preparation events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Troy Yaldoo is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently associated with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services supported by internal research, manager oversight, and use of advanced tools including artificial intelligence.

Zachary Griffith is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016 and 2017 respectively. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Sarah Riedel is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Her prior roles include various positions at the University of Michigan and Raymond James Financial. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Cross is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and manages conflicts when providing fee-based advisory services.

Jonathan Stano is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at FinTrust Brokerage Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Stano is an agent for several non-variable insurance companies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Findling is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial since 2011. He is also the owner of John Findling and Associates, where he serves as branch manager and producer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

William Connell II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he was associated with Waddell & Reed, Inc., Life Guide Financial Consultants, and Plymouth Advisory Group, LTD. He has served as an instructor at Schoolcraft College and has been involved with the Michigan Opera Theater. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of affiliated financial activities.

Matthew Delisle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Tricia Fitzsimons is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Zachary Zakaria is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Michigan Financial Companies and prior involvement in entrepreneurial activities such as operating a mobile detailing business and experience in hospitality. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various management strategies and a complex affiliate network.

Corey Townsend Jr. serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with Merrill clients to assess their current financial situations and guide them toward solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Corey earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. His approach focuses on helping clients identify what matters to them and their families, assisting in developing strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Christian Mendyk is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2022, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and worked in the food service industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Danielle James is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, Danielle has been affiliated with Wayne State University since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market models with research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Zachary Hueter is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nolan Transportation Group, Sportsman's Warehouse, and multiple academic positions at Davenport University, Michigan State University, and Northwood University. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

James Cummins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and consultant of Future Reflections International Group. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and municipal advisory services through a variety of portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Jessica Leverenz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has also been involved with LMR Financial Group LLC as owner and president since 2016 and serves as a financial advisor at LMR Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory roles, she holds nonprofit positions including executive presidential assistant at JCI Michigan and board member for the Redford Jaycee Legacy Fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally registered SEC adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.