Raymond Crue Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Sarotte is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Neal, Furlotte & Associates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Furlotte Consulting Group, LLC, providing administrative support to his financial advisory practice. Ameriprise Financial Services serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides detailed recommendation reports and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth who holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Midwest Financial Advisors since 2006 and Merrill in 2005. Armstrong also serves as vice president at Midwest Financial Advisors, where he provides insurance services in addition to his investment-related responsibilities. Osaic Wealth serves retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Robert Stockoski is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2018. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and PNC Wealth Management. He also holds a notary public designation as a minor outside activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various advisory strategies.

John Maki is a Series 66-registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and First Merchant's Corporation, as well as entrepreneurial experience running John’s Lawn Care. He also worked at Meadowbrook Country Club for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Andrea Larkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019, following roles at Merrill and Conway Mackenzie. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and IFMG Securities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools to offer diversified, long-term oriented portfolios.

Corey Schepper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Schepper Financial, Inc., a legal entity established to manage his Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Donovan Strong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial, as well as work with International Contract Services and Sub Teacher Source. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with a focus on systematic quantitative screens, qualitative research, and the incorporation of ESG criteria.

Carina Velasquez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Charles Schwab, and The Vanguard Group. She is also employed full-time at Comerica, where she assists AFIG advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Adam Albert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG frameworks and centralized due diligence.

Joseph Maye is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Beth Lappin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice centered on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Leslie Lister is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, Leslie worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Outside of financial services, Leslie is a member and co-owner of Carpe Diem BLMC, a real estate venture in Huntington Woods, MI. 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, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Fred Kobler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and previously at Summit Financial Group Inc. Kobler is also the president and majority owner of United Tax Service Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and custodial relationships.

Alison Truchan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Adriana Shkreli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years at the firm and over a decade of experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank. She is based in Troy, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Gongju Baek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Atomy America Inc. Since 2023, she has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Brian Probst is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2016. Probst is also the CEO and branch owner of Probst Private Wealth Management, a support company based in Auburn Hills, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs, with notable involvement in municipal advisory services and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Susanne Kullen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wealth Strategies Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of BRSK Management, LLC, a property management business, with no active duties. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income, tax efficiency, and Social Security strategies.