Stephen Schocke is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2009 and with Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan,” maintaining separate planning and management services.

Nicholas Selca is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Black Mountain Group LLC, an entity involved in investing in income-producing real estate. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by its integrated operational structure and centralized custody services.

Paul Dries is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Utica, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Ameriprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Gerald Milliken is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. for 19 years before joining his current firm in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 deliver customized investment recommendations.

Matthew Zandi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director at Hunt Club, a farming-related business in Pontiac, Michigan, where he advises on operational and capital improvement matters. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Tyler Prisby is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Prior to his financial career, he was affiliated with Lutheran High Northwest and Oakland University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning that covers various topics, including retirement and estate planning, with an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

William Powers Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after ten years at Cetera Advisors LLC. Powers also owns Powers Financial Resources LLC and serves as a board member of Hedgehog Health, a for-profit organization. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Jake Spaccarotelli is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Raymond James entities since 2014. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Denice Oliver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Dennis Dehn is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Co. of America, PRUCO Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Metlife Securities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Timothy Flint Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Flint is a partner at Mosaic Capital Group, LLC, and serves as a board member for Dunham Hills Golf Course through Closer to the Originals LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

William Turner is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Concorde Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a payroll and HR business, MTF Management Incorporated. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Justin Wagner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Equitable Financial Life Insurance, and several companies outside the financial sector such as Chipotle and Henry Ford Health. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its recommendations.

Roger Folkema is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research-driven analysis with algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement planning advice through a centralized consulting team.

David Zukowski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and has also worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, providing tailored financial plans supported by its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and modeling techniques.

Stephen Mikel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with paperwork and tax preparation for a family-owned S-corporation related to his spouse's anesthesia work. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Brazen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting through his own business and serves as treasurer on the board of directors for a homeowners association. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Anne Macintyre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Anne is also involved in referring legal cases to local attorneys in accordance with state law. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Richard Shaheen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation and has operated Rick Shaheen & Associates since 1992. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale and is involved in local business networking groups. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Adrian Paich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Spc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Masen, Frantz & Associates. He is also involved in selling term and whole life insurance. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support its investment strategies.