Lori Lessel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Buhl is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at supporting their long-term financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Peter has gained experience in financial consultation and investment advising. His progression within the firm reflects his commitment to assisting clients in managing their financial portfolios. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Peter has interests in cars, fitness, football, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Kevin Elbinger is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera where he has worked since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and operates out of Farmington Hills, MI. Outside of his advisory role, Elbinger serves as a board member for the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit and ORT America - Michigan Region, participating in fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a broad network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Makram Talia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He was previously with UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as an investor and partner in a real estate venture. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Joseph Pizzo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2003. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Justin Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 12 years before joining LPL Financial and Select Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Bluepath, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, combining scale and diverse financial activities with oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Steven Schmidt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ypsilanti, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has experience in insurance and media. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an Independent Business Owner with Amway, a multi-level marketing company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a centralized due diligence process with a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG frameworks in its recommendations.

Melissa Marrero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Bank One since 1997, joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a dedicated group of Wealth Advisors. The firm's advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Calvin George is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he spent 11 years at Georgetown Wholesale LLC, where he was the sole proprietor and handled bookkeeping for a wholesale business selling items on Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Mary Greener is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at TIAA-CREF and Kiel Center Partners/St. Louis Blues. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by diversified portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Bradley Augustine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and was previously with Larson Financial Group, LLC from 2012 to 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mehul Mistry is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. for 15 years each. Outside of advisory work, Mistry is involved with the Neelam Popat Mistry Memorial Foundation, assisting with charitable distributions, and participates in a peer study group of financial advisors with family ties to the industry. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with capabilities for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies supported by robust risk assessment tools.

Linda Laprad is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1999, serving in various capacities within the firm for over two decades. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains distinctive programs such as municipal and public-finance advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Amanda Kebbe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016. 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 screening and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Emma Goodman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, she worked at Comerica Bank for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a tabulator for the Michigan Color Guard Circuit, an indoor color guard marching activity. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Mark Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Karcher Agency Inc., which provides life, health, dental, and vision insurance services. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements using proprietary software and provides specialized planning programs, including recent additions like standalone Divorce Planning.

Amy Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Legacy Family Office and serves on the finance committee of St. James Catholic Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team that delivers data-driven, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Gurveer Mann is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a head coach for freshman boys soccer teams at local high schools and is an enrolled agent authorized to represent clients before the IRS. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

Ashley Gajda is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, including municipal advisory and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Aaron Romain is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a member of the Kulhavi Team since 1998 and serves high net worth individuals and their families. Aaron specializes in portfolio management, retirement planning, Executive Stock Option Plans, and 529 planning, offering a personalized approach tailored to each client's financial objectives. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Aaron graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Beyond his professional role, he is a member of the organization Legatus and a founding member of 100 Businesses Who Care. Aaron resides in Plymouth with his wife Carla and their three children. His approach to wealth management emphasizes individualized strategies centered on building strong relationships with clients and their families. He is involved in the New Day Foundation for Families.