Matthew Battenberg is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member and 50% owner of Battenberg Investment Co LLC, where he is involved in investment decisions for family investments. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that guides asset allocation and financial planning.

Martin Harban is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience working with employees and business owners, focusing primarily on retirement planning. Martin advises clients across various areas including divorce transition planning, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Throughout his career, Martin has engaged with thousands of individuals to discuss financial topics and develop personalized savings plans. He emphasizes a one-on-one approach to create financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals. His expertise encompasses money management, stocks, bonds, annuities, and 401(k) plans, with a focus on helping clients understand how these elements integrate within the broader market and economy. Martin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also participates in community activities and dedicates time to volunteering. Outside of his professional work, Martin enjoys fishing, football, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Tyll is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities 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 a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Michael Marshall is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise since 2024. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1990 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates The Spin Doctor DJ LLC, a mobile DJ service. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, with services spanning financial planning, consulting, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brian Schuessler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shane Irvine is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Giovanni Volpe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and SPC. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Joaquin Gouch II is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, wealth management, and exit planning. He works with individuals, business owners, and organizations to develop strategies that align financial decisions with long-term goals and personal values. Joaquin holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He also maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and is registered in multiple states. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and an MBA from Lynn University. A native of Metro Detroit, Joaquin supports community-based organizations such as Focus: HOPE, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, Reaching Higher, and the Salvation Army. He resides in Farmington Hills with his wife, where they enjoy spending time with family, streaming movies and TV shows, and staying physically active.

Nicole Moten is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Moten serves on the executive board of the Poverty and Social Reform Institute, a nonprofit focused on children and family services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and model-based outcome simulations.

Hannah Le is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Her background also includes research experience at the Institute for Social Research and academic roles associated with the University of Michigan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor investment plans. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Kevin Kilgren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kilgren is also co-owner of Griffith & Kilgren, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-smart withdrawal and Social Security claiming strategies. The firm serves high-net-worth clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Ryan Scherer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Waterford, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Grant Osborne is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Axa Advisors, Jackson National Life, and Sysco Detroit LLC. Outside of finance, he operated a landscaping business, OSB Group, LLC, from 2016 to 2018. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs various advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary programs, and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and certain alternative investments.

David Wagner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Lehman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials with 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process and offers a broad range of financial solutions through affiliated entities.

Scott Schropp is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Schropp is involved with the Schropp Family Fund, a donor-advised charitable organization affiliated with the Saginaw Community Foundation. 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, and institutions.

Glen Gheesling is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as with Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Gregg Panski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serves primarily institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Beth Brooks is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Millennium Business Systems and Citizens Securities. Brooks is based in Farmington Hills, MI, and has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities since 2019. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Kelly Petrocella is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. 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 individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and governmental entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.