Robert Craun is a CFP® and PFS™ with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. His career includes 15 years at Avantax Advisory Services and ownership of Craun Freeman & Associates, PC, where he is vice president and treasurer. He is also a director of the Craun Freeman Charitable Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and supervises over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Tyler Belanger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in West Bloomfield, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance and Cerity Partners, as well as entrepreneurial activities with Makeshift LLC and Squeaky Shine Car Wash. He also has a background working with Michigan State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, delivering tailored recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

John M Schindler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Birmingham, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. and several years at Raymond James & Associates. 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, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Peter Samurkas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, where he has worked since 2022. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hantz Financial Services and positions at Oakland University and Michigan State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery and modeling tools to support client decision-making, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Angela Jardin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by approved tools and offers a range of investment programs alongside broader retail and institutional solutions.

Danielle Ligon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2014. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Markeson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Ganz Group Inc, and Restaurant Growth Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Allen Olender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Olender serves as a trustee for multiple family and personal trusts, dedicating time to managing these fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Bochenek is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to that, he worked for over three decades at Scripter and Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary public serving clients. 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 a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Olivia Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Stanley Black and Decker, Inc and held various positions in public sector roles and retail organizations. She has been involved with Color Street, a direct sales company, since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark O'Donnell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has concentrated on developing long-term relationships and assisting clients with various aspects of their financial lives. Mark provides a broad array of services, including portfolio development, 529 college investing plans, home mortgages, home equity lines of credit, securities-based loans, commercial loans, retirement plans, tax minimization strategies, and asset preservation with an emphasis on annuities to help secure retirement income. In his role as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages discretionary custom investment strategies and selects from Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in General Studies from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Wayne State University in Detroit. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and holds Merrill’s internal titles of Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor. His professional credentials include Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, life insurance licensing, and mortgage loan originator licensing (NMLS ID 535537). Residing in Birmingham, Michigan, Mark lives with his wife Barbara and their sons, Connor and Liam. He participates in community activities such as volunteering and is involved with organizations including the Pierce Elementary PTA in Birmingham and local initiatives like the Boy Scouts and baseball.

Daniel Milnamow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a paraplanner for Furlotte Consulting Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation in its advisory process and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Domenico Consiglio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America, Ohio National, Cherokee Insurance, and Champs Sports. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate structure, and recent consolidation activities.

Mark Steinberg is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously spent 20 years at UBS. Steinberg serves on the board of directors for Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, participating in governance and policy decisions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously was with Ameriprise from 2010 to 2012. Johnson has maintained an independent advisory practice alongside her role at LPL Financial. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristen Dunn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Kristen Dunn and Associates, LLC, a business related to her Primerica activities, and participates in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated entities. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients, offering a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Blake Karcher is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and involvement with educational institutions such as the Seidman College of Business at GVSU and Oakland Community College. He has also been connected to entrepreneurial ventures including Karcher Industries and Karcher Agency. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Dorina Ziba is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to this role, she served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity, she worked as a Private Banker at Credit Union One from 2019 to 2020. In her work, Dorina focuses on understanding her clients' top priorities, preferences, and values to present options that align with their unique financial goals. She aims to ensure that each client gains clarity and confidence in their overall financial plan. Outside of her professional life, Dorina enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in fitness activities, and traveling.

Timothy Kopchick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of KCO Financial Services, which provides tax planning and preparation, and serves as president of Kopchick & Company, P.C., a CPA firm with a focus on small business accounting and tax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.