Timothy Colosimo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes 13 years at Bank of America, NA before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2022. 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 charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

William Langenstein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and managing Langenstein Financial Strategies since 2018. He also serves as a fiduciary in a family trust capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Brian Apple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously held various roles at Michigan State University and worked in different capacities including at Szott Automotive Group and Detroit Catholic Central High School. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Elite Elements LLC as a social media ambassador focusing on content creation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning tools and a discovery-based approach without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Richard O'Connell III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Alfred Hassinger III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. He is a member of two LLCs unrelated to investment activities. Alfred 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 charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches, including private funds and real-asset exposures.

Rodrigo Gaytan Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GFL Environmental Inc., Jackson, and various entrepreneurial ventures such as Gaytan Lawn Care and Gaytan Construction Inc. He attended Michigan State University from 2021 to 2025. 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 tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

George Sovinsky is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Bank of America and has served as a police officer for the City of Lathrup Village since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing occasional home theater installation and computer repair services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jeffrey Fleischman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and has been involved in petroleum distribution and pipeline terminal operations through his roles at Peerless Distributing Company and Cousins Petroleum, Inc. Fleischman serves as a secretary for several senior housing and aging services nonprofit organizations in the Detroit area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a range of financial services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Brianna Driscoll is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Noble Co and Merrill, as well as an earlier tenure with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling techniques.

Alan Sasson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including 14 years with his current firm. 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, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by in-depth analysis and a broad range of portfolio management styles.

Salvatore Serra is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance sales through Creative Benefit Solutions. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models, providing services through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Thomas Pursel is a Private Wealth Advisor and partner at Locniskar Pursel Biddinger Nienberg Rochow Private Wealth Management, a multi-generational legacy team dedicated to helping client families manage the complexities of significant wealth. His role involves providing customized advice and guidance aimed at nurturing each family's long-term legacy through continuity and connectivity across life stages and priorities. Tom's expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), reflecting his qualifications in guiding clients through complex financial decisions. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. In addition to his professional work, Tom is actively involved in his community. He has served as Past President of the Detroit Golf Club and former Chairman of its Membership Committee. He is a former board member of First Tee of Michigan, a youth outreach program that promotes character, values, and education through golf. Tom currently serves on the Michigan board of the American Cancer Society. He lives in Bingham Farms, Michigan, with his wife, Val, and they have four children.

Gevork Sarkisyan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, supported by affiliates offering implementation and portfolio services.

William Stemzynski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Bank of America N.A. since 2020, following five years at Meritor Inc. Outside of finance, he is a member-owner of a construction and design LLC that he currently holds for potential future use in house flipping as a hobby. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams.

Brianne Aubin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment objectives.

Dawson Carpenter is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth music director at The Apostolic Church of Auburn Hills. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Courtenay Lyons is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. Lyons is a co-owner of Lyons Financial Group and also owns Vivco Publishing, a business focused on toys and a children's book, though it is currently inactive. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christian Benard is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025 and has a long tenure with Innovative Financial Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is a silent investor in two hospitality businesses in Oakland Township, Michigan. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement diverse investment strategies.

Travis Abro is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Sherry Gira is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and participates in a shared office leasing business through GreenSpring Leasing, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.