Malcolm Tippins is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Tippins serves as a board member for Harbour Pointe on the Lake, helping manage the subdivision. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Scott Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, Bank of America, and Flagstar Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management options.

Frances Hermes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Frances has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, Frances worked at Meridian Health Plan and studied at Michigan State University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jack McKillop is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients as part of a planning team to enhance their relationship with wealth by understanding their preferences and priorities through a collaborative and needs-based approach. Jack has accumulated experience in the financial industry through several roles, including his current position as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024. His earlier experience includes positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2019 to 2021 and as a Wealth Management Assistant at Merrill Lynch in 2018.

Jennifer Mcpartlin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in ballroom dance competitions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to provide tailored investment solutions.

Eric Dixson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Scottrade, where he worked for 16 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Eric Weisgerber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and held various roles including at the Detroit Tigers and Comcast. Outside of advising, he is the sole proprietor of an eBay retail business and serves as an assistant high school baseball coach in the Bloomfield Hills School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Caelan Smusz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with approximately one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Edward Jones and Dematic Corporation, and has been involved with organizations such as Grand Valley State University - LendGR and Elite Technique Hockey Clinic. He also has ongoing business activities with DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support client financial plans and offers diverse investment and advisory services through its broad platform.

James Guest is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his father. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Pina is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2011 and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2014. Based in Troy, MI, his background centers on serving clients through Schwab’s advisory and banking services. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and a formal alternative investments program.

David Rubenstein is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for nine years at L.M. Kohn & Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Logan Priebe is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at AXA Advisors, United Shore Financial Services, and American Eagle Outfitters. Priebe operates a separate business under the name MAINSTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Elaine Steger is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mitchell Tokowitz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at E*Trade Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Najarian is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates 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, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a variety of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Corey Suchocki is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Putnam Investments for 17 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Janice Zale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Kurt Tech is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Birmingham, MI, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he spent ten years with Huntington Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority partner and passive owner of Spartan Septic and Sewer, a septic pumping company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes service in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Navy Reserve, where he continues to support administrative and readiness activities. Prior to his current role, he has experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank and Uber. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a process that integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of investment products and services on a non-discretionary basis.

Elaina Vanfossan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.