Brendan Connelly is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before joining OSAIC Wealth Inc, he worked at Platinum Wealth Management Group and has held various roles associated with Central Michigan University and other organizations. He also serves as an insurance resident producer at Platinum Wealth Management Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with a range of portfolio management options and supports strategies through a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

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.

Louis Perraut is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Osaic. His prior roles include positions at Signator Investors Inc, Beaumont Health, and Wayne State University. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Southfield, Michigan. Outside of Osaic, he serves as Director of Investment Management at Fathom Financial Partners and is involved with Dunleavy Wealth Management in both advisory and insurance sales capacities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services across various financial programs. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform with access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Eric Ratliff is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and PNC Wealth Management. 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 services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Beena Kinariwala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she operates BK Financial Services as a sole proprietor, conducting other insurance activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Knudsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2015, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He also manages a private investment and tax-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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 at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Comcast Corporation, Citizens Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities. Alvin has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Odish also presents seminars through White Glove Workshops, an activity she has been involved with for several years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided by investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

John Bussa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of advisory services, he owns a consulting business operated through BFP Media, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Sherrie Ingham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Concorde Asset Management and L.M. Kohn & Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in business ownership and serves as COO of TLC Management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Zackary Ernat is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of experience at the firm. His prior experience includes roles at Hantz Group and G&P Financial, as well as teaching positions at Wayne State University and local schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides personalized retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Phillip Rosiek is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2019 and has previously held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2019, and as a Financial Consultant II at PNC Bank from 2006 to 2014. With over 15 years of experience, Phillip has served as a trusted advisor to many multi-generational families. He approaches financial planning as a partnership, co-creating wealth plans tailored to provide a roadmap towards financial peace of mind. His commitment to clients includes evolving relationships that adapt as clients and their families experience life changes. Outside of his professional work, Phillip has personal interests in biking, reading, and soccer.

Steven Briggs is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 40 years of experience, all of which have been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving clients including business executives, owners, and professionals, focusing on investment advisory, cash management, and life cycle planning services. Steve leads The Briggs Group alongside financial advisor Jennifer Mains and client service associate Amy Irish, providing a comprehensive approach to clients' financial well-being. Throughout his career, Steve has developed many long-term client relationships that often span generations. He is recognized for his commitment to addressing a wide range of client needs such as estate planning, customized lending, and long-term care expenses. His approach includes ongoing client contact and adapting strategies to meet evolving financial goals. Steve holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and graduated from Culver Military Academy. He is a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and is involved with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Steve resides in Orchard Lake, Michigan, with his two grown children.

Stacy Celestini is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and has been with Merrill since 2001. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mark Ligeski is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various affiliated firms since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

John Daugherty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and PNC Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and broad investment offerings.

Robert Shiner is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Ohio National Financial Services, and Austin Manning Inc. since 2009. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients across a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through various investment and financial planning programs.