Joshua Riga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC over the past 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Cortney Cook is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by internal research and tools including artificial intelligence.

Ngufor Hilari is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Hailey Cameron LLC, a real estate business based in Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market data to support its clients’ financial goals.

Isabella Messer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has eight years of industry experience and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and JPMC Bank NA (Southwest). J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Eric Eggen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in various roles since 2011, with brief prior experience at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Vermillion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience associated with Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club and Gooseworks. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Matthew Helms is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Berkshire Group LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Cherene Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Southfield, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and having 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and various organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Paul Geyman is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also engages in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential-sponsored products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Thomas Gray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Outside of advising, he owns Weekend Warrior LLC, which organizes endurance, health, and fitness events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves individuals with significant investable assets and delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jonathan Powrozek is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax Wealth Management and Sigma Investment Counselors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides customizable investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals using both proprietary and third-party model strategies across various platform arrangements.

Mark Fuqua II is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent owner of a physical therapy office, Michigan Orthopedic Rehabilitation, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Pedro Rivas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank NA from 2011 to 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. Schwab’s scale and integrated structure support a broad client base with centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing services.

Aileen Muri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, Michigan, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LiACO LLC, a property management business based in Troy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its investment approach.

Katherine Rhodes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brett Robinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a diverse background that includes roles in marketing and corporate settings at firms such as Leo Burnett and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mark Geraghty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Mark's approach to financial advising centers on working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and has obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Mark has been with Merrill since 2008, bringing extensive experience in wealth planning, advice and guidance, and portfolio construction. Outside of his professional role, Mark is involved with community organizations including St Regis Catholic School, Birmingham Little League Baseball, and USA Hockey. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, photography, reading, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga.

Russell Larvadain II is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also associated with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Larvadain owns Lynbrook Fielding, LLC, a non-public entity involved in rental property management. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ryan Crue is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series based in Bloomfield Hills. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Ian Mcculloch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.