Timothy Cooper is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2018. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Stacey Cassis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2011. She serves as a trustee of B W Investment, a role she began in 2023. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melissa Hodskins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrew Behm is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following 13 years at John Hancock/Signator Investors Inc. He serves as a Senior Director of Wealth Management at Michigan Financial Companies and is involved with Vista Maria, a nonprofit organization supporting abused and neglected girls and foster care. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform delivering various managed portfolio and planning solutions.

Scott Tarkington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Squire is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase. Squire is registered with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Collin Crowell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021, following roles at Bankers Life and other companies. Outside of financial advising, Crowell is involved in music as a co-owner of Mission Think L.L.C., where he writes and composes drum tracks and lyrics. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice through a combination of proprietary research and third-party tools. The firm’s approach integrates asset allocation strategies and tax-aware withdrawal methods, primarily offering managed account solutions within its affiliated product ecosystem.

Jeffrey Hess is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dexter, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations.

Andrew Lottman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering customized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. His areas of focus include banking, investments, lending, trust and estate planning, employee benefits planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Andrew began his career at Deloitte and Touche LLC in Chicago as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditing the investments of Private Equity and Non-Profit Entities. In 2015, he joined Ziegler Capital Management, where he assisted high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with sophisticated investment strategies. In 2017, he relocated to Michigan and started his role as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Andrew joined Merrill Lynch in 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Accountancy degree with a minor in finance from DePaul University. He holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). He enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with his wife and three children. He currently resides in Birmingham, Michigan.

Gerald M. Parks is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

James Kreutzer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 16 years at Merrill and a brief tenure at Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Mike Mc Gowan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Plymouth, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at UBS Financial Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Alex Weber is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team.

Nicholas Klanke is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Michigan Financial Advisors Corporation and Fsc Securities Corp. Klanke meets with clients to discuss their financial planning through his involvement with Thomas Financial Company LLC and Retirement Planning & Investment Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with tools for portfolio optimization and provides access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Shanna Shillington Bylsma is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Belmont, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is an active member of the D.A. Blodgett St. John's Home Guild, a nonprofit organization where she helps organize major fundraisers and volunteer initiatives. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and employs a centralized consulting team that delivers data-driven, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Linda Bonham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Highland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Advantage Tax Service and Advantage Bookkeeping, providing tax preparation and financial services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,000 advisors.

Katelyn Spence is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Matador Farms LLC, Hillside Farms LLC, and the University of Alabama. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Christopher Sabatini is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares tax returns as an independent contractor at William Sabatini CPA and is involved in the sales and marketing of fixed annuities, insurance, and securities through Sabatini Wealth Strategies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options.

Dane Smith is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent 34 years at Signator Investors, Inc. He serves as vice president and board member of the Mountain City Alumni Club, where he is involved in meeting planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Martin Macdougall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts and employs algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.