Ryan Plovie is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2004 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of financial products and services beyond typical managed accounts.

Randy Malloy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Hantz Financial Services from 2016 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brendan Cairney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he completed an internship at Michigan Financial Companies and held academic positions at the University of Illinois Springfield. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kurtis Beethem is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series in Clarkston, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Brett Gasper is a CFP® professional affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Gasper is involved with Stand Up for Financial Literacy, where he advocates for financial education and participates in fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Thomas Forberg is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and located in Rochester, MI. He has been with Cambridge since 2025 and has experience working in various roles outside of finance, including positions at Dublin Square Pub and Bloomfield Hills Country Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals using multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Kenneth Mittelbrun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an umpire for baseball and softball with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-related financial planning services.

William Monteith is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco Private Ledger since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kristen Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Fairy Farms LLC, a business through which she sells handmade crafts and plants. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Weidner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Citizens Securities, and Citizens Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, with a non-discretionary approach emphasizing client implementation authority.

John Schuch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and J.J. Astor Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sailing instructor at Bayview Yacht Club, teaching basic sailing on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. Cetera serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and a range of program options.

Scott Sumner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation for 16 years and has operated Sumner & Associates since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, Sumner is involved in legal services through Sumner & Associates and engages in business activities related to real estate and tax planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management services supported by research and technology, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Gerald Dooley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2019, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2019. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining multi-asset model portfolios with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Eric Singer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets services alongside proprietary research and data analytics.

Craig Balter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in Rochester, Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Kaitlyn Vollbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, she held roles at Plastic Omnium and Kaplan, Mills, Katzman, Klein, and Koterba, PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

Capri Pointer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has held roles outside the financial industry including at Costco Warehouse and the Bureau of Workers Compensation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Patrick Mc Fawn is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Troy, MI. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1989 and holds leadership roles at McFawn Financial Holding Company, LLC and McFawn Financial Services Group, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations and client decision authority.

Justin Schueneman is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 credential and experience spanning several roles since 2019, including positions at Preferred Financial Partners and Equity Services, Inc. He is based in Troy, Michigan. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

David Harden is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he partners with clients to design goals-based financial strategies that align with their individual financial objectives. He has accumulated experience in the financial industry through various roles, including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2020, Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2016 to 2018, and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his professional career, David has interests that include bowling, cars, family activities, and golf.