Jeffrey Smaka is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a long tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank and Bank One dating back to 1997. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Robert Garbutt is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Hawker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes various roles related to golf course management and operations as well as a four-year period at the University of Michigan. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Jessica Gibbs is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Stifel. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized, tax-aware recommendations.

Nicklaus Serafini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Comerica Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Investments, and Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions, LLC as a financial advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Joshua Slayton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Raymond James Financial Services and the Rochester Mills Beer Company. His background also includes academic positions at Grand Valley State University and consulting work with J5 Consulting and Construction Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Susan Moore Bommarito is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 1999 and at Roney & Co. since 1992. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, advisory programs, and institutional consulting through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nickolas LaLonde is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works with clients to understand their personal priorities, preferences, and values, providing coaching and strategies aligned with their financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2022 and completed an internship in wealth management at Merrill Lynch in 2018. Throughout his career, Nickolas has focused on delivering financial planning and wealth management services tailored to individual client needs. His professional experience spans several years in the financial advisory field, where he has developed expertise in client-focused financial strategies. No additional information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

David Aycock is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Michael Marcotte is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, following a prior tenure at Hilliard Lyons beginning in 2006. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Dale White is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Troy, MI, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010 and has been involved with McFawn Financial Holding Company, LLC, and McFawn Financial Services Group, LLC since 2008. Additionally, he is the owner of White CPA Group, PLLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports specialized municipal and public-finance work.

Hayley Morgan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years. Morgan has also held positions at Berkshire Hathaway HS, HWWB Realtors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Robert Cline is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Evan Wessel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held positions at Bank of America NA, General RV Center, and Detroit Vapor Shop. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yvette Musto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a mortgage-related business involving the collection and distribution of payments for a property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Angela Vohs is Vice President and Branch Leader, leading a team of financial professionals with a commitment to fostering relationships and coaching advisors. She prioritizes client satisfaction and aims to ensure that each client interaction is meaningful and impactful. Angela believes that exceptional customer service and employee care are fundamental to a thriving workplace and strives to create an environment where both clients and team members feel valued and empowered. Before her current role, Angela served as Branch Manager at Etrade from 2018 to 2023. Her experience includes managing branch operations and leading teams to deliver financial services effectively. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Angela enjoys boating, gardening, golf, singing, skiing, and tennis.

Brynn Hadden is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Hadden worked at Pruco Securities LLC and held various roles including positions at Grand Valley State University and in retail and service industries. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participates in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Joi Rushing is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and chair of the budget committee for Tee Set Golf Club, a 501(c)(4) social golf club that raises funds for scholarships, and is a board member of Detroit Future City, a nonprofit focused on equitable and sustainable growth in Detroit. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephanie Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at infinex Investments, Inc. for eight years and Flagstar Bank for 20 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a broad range of investment solutions including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cynthia Bardel Switlik is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2011 and brings expertise in personalized, goals-based wealth planning with a focus on integrated wealth management, portfolio risk management, and tax-efficient strategies. Cynthia works closely with clients on education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Cynthia earned a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Accountancy from Walsh College. Her advisory practice emphasizes objective, fiduciary management and utilizes the resources of Bank of America and Merrill to align investment strategies with clients’ individual situations. Outside of her professional role, Cynthia enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.