John Firek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Kevin Mcdevitt is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI. He has been with UBS since 1987. In addition to his advisory role, he has acted as a trustee for a family trust for several years, overseeing its administration and asset distribution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Timothy Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an investment professional since 2003 and utilizes a consultative approach focused on Goals Based Wealth Management. His practice serves business owners, professionals, and private families, offering personalized wealth management strategies as well as consulting on small business retirement plans. Tim began his career with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and joined Merrill after 12 years, appreciating the firm’s rich history. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tim is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investments and Wealth Institute™. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, Tim resides in Northville, Michigan. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, golfing, walking his Labradors, fitness training, and participating in community volunteer activities.

Matthew Spickler is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner with The Spickler Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2017, he has worked with families, individuals, and business owners to provide a holistic approach to managing wealth, focusing on understanding clients' needs and goals. His process involves organizing all aspects of clients' financial lives to develop long-term plans aimed at helping them achieve their retirement and legacy objectives. Matt's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. In addition to his financial advisory role, Matthew is a member of the Detroit Rotary and has received the Youth Citizen Service Award. His personal interests include adventure sports, billiards, camping, chess, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, writing, and yoga.

James Uh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, conducting investment-related seminars. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Sarah Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she spent two years at Victoria's Secret and seven years at Michigan State University. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group and provides fee-based financial planning alongside recommendations for third-party advisers.

Anita Taymore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities, and Primerica Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Patrick Moran is a Wealth Management Advisor at AMDG Wealth Management, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2014, he has assisted the firm in delivering advice, guidance, and services to ultra high net worth clients. His professional focus includes wealth planning, analysis, and asset allocation. Patrick holds the title of Senior Portfolio Manager, which involves managing personalized and defined investment strategies, potentially incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Patrick's expertise emphasizes serving highly successful families in preserving, deploying, and diversifying significant wealth. His work supports clients' lifestyle needs, cash-flow requirements, and wealth preservation goals, with services that promote lasting legacies through positive transmission of values and wealth. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Patrick grew up in Michigan and attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Le Moyne College. He resides in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with his wife Kelly and their children, Hunter and Madison. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys golfing, ice hockey, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Paul Cohen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Bryce Hemker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of MPA, Inc., which is involved in life insurance sales, and is principal at Midwest Pension Actuaries, Inc., focusing on pension plan design, compliance, consulting, and administration. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios encompassing stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Mark Diederich is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 13 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he operates an insurance agency with his wife that offers personal, commercial, and health insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing a range of asset allocation tools and investment strategies.

Christian Atabong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Clarkston Capital Partners. His background also includes time at Michigan State University and work at Franklin Hills Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Raymond Trepanier Jr. is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Signator Investors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he maintains an active license used for personal projects benefiting from builder discounts. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various tools to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Mark J. Sharkey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Griffin Horne is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, as well as time at the Ron Blue Institute and Indiana Wesleyan University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shailly Misra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Superior National Bank, JPMorgan Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise funds, model portfolios, and registered investment companies.

Christopher Leone is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, CKL Global, and Quicken Loans. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client information and firm-approved software to provide written planning recommendations, focusing on investment categories and strategies.

Dennis Lavoy is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Michigan Financial Advisors, and he also operates Telos Financial, his own insurance and annuity business. Lavoy is a board member of the Community Foundation of Plymouth and serves on the Board of Directors for Community Financial Credit Union, where he holds the roles of Secretary and Treasurer. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of tools and third-party services to construct and manage portfolios, accommodating both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gilbert Toth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Genesis Financial Partners for over two decades. He is also vice president of Hycki Toth Incorporated, where he develops client financial plans and manages portfolio strategy. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through retirement-income planning services, using a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Anthony Benvenuti serves as a Resident Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with clients managing complex financial portfolios, including those with significant wealth derived from business ownership, executive compensation, and concentrated stock positions. Benvenuti and his team offer comprehensive wealth management services that integrate investment management with banking and lending resources from Merrill and Bank of America. Since 2008, Benvenuti has helped individuals, families, business owners, and executives navigate financial decisions related to retirement planning, business succession, liquidity strategies, and wealth transfer objectives. His areas of focus include affluent individuals and families, corporate executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Benvenuti holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University and professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional responsibilities, he participates in community activities including volunteering with the Susan G Komen Foundation. He also enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.