John Moran is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a resource to business owners, executives, and wealthy families, assisting them in navigating complex financial situations to achieve their financial goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. John's approach involves understanding clients' priorities through thoughtful conversations, followed by designing and implementing personalized financial plans. He and his team provide a comprehensive experience that covers family wealth planning, tailored investment strategies, retirement and cash flow planning, tax-aware investing, legacy planning, banking, lending, and charitable giving strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John is involved with the Brother Rice High School Alumni Association and the Michigan State University Alumni Association. His community involvement includes contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Outside of work, John enjoys basketball, boating, fishing, football, pickleball, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Keith Kozak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Ashley Gerback is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Ashley partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to provide a team-based approach to holistic financial planning. Ashley collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and customize plans that address their evolving needs. Ashley has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative from 2016 to 2018, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 before assuming the current position. This experience has provided Ashley with a comprehensive understanding of wealth management and client relationship development. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking, and playing soccer, as well as spending time with family and reading.

Samuel Orlando is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Orlando Wealth Management and an associate at Center Street Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Misenko III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His professional background includes roles at Quicken Loans LLC, Packaging Corporation of America, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Misenko Properties LLC and M&T Vending LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Louis Perraut is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2018. His prior work includes roles at Signator Investors Inc, Beaumont Health, and Wayne State University. Perraut is also involved with Michigan Financial Companies and Fathom Financial Partners in capacities related to securities sales and investment advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a broad network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services with tools such as asset allocation models and automated rebalancing to offer customized portfolio management and third-party managed-account solutions.

Eric Ratliff is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously spent nine years with J.P. Morgan Securities. Ratliff is based in Troy, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Racheal Hardy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2011. Before joining the financial industry, she worked at Jamberry Nails for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Beena Kinariwala is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC during overlapping years. Kinariwala also operates BK Financial Services as a sole proprietor, conducting insurance activities outside of the Equitable network. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, employing a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory and brokerage channels.

William Knudsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and operates William Knudsen Financial as a separate entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven risk management.

Jon Vander Laan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative since 2022. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Private Wealth Advisor at Stonebrook Private from 2024 to 2026. Jon focuses on providing a personalized and holistic approach to financial planning. He takes time to understand each client's unique situation, analyzing and stress testing their financial status to identify opportunities and risks. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals, adjusting plans as life circumstances and market conditions change. Outside of his professional career, Jon enjoys family activities, football, golf, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Erik Kent is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Scottrade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alvin Hill III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Comcast Corporation from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of about 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kathryn Halonen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience at UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI. She has been with UBS since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the East Hills Middle School PTO, managing budgeting and financial responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including wealth management and capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Sites is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Dylan Mc Evilly is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Aerotek. He also spent five years at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large 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, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Leila Aleyaseen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 employs structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Cathleen Odish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. She also presents seminars through White Glove Workshops. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research and includes a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Alexander Potter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and was previously employed at MML Investors Services and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in retail sales and owns entities including Potter Financial, LLC and Foundation Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

John Bussa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting business through BFP Media, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.