Julie Dewolf is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. 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 conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Paul Nassar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized team for retirement income recommendations and draws on proprietary research and external data within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Richard Kwasnik is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align with their personal and family goals, emphasizing diligence, communication, and understanding throughout the process. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before assuming his current role in 2023. Prior to that, Richard worked as an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Richard has interests in cars, football, military service, running, and volunteering.

Chad Rinke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Rinke serves as a trustee on the board of the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester and participates on its finance committee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, with more than 23,700 advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Leslie Beier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2021, she worked at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services Inc. Leslie is based in Southfield, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Alec Hagen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following a prior role at Hantz Financial. He also spent five years at Central Michigan University before entering the financial services industry. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering non-discretionary planning and portfolio recommendations supported by extensive research and institutional resources.

Irfan Jallad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and non-profit organizations in the Detroit Metro area and beyond. With 23 years of experience in the wealth management industry, he focuses on providing holistic education to help clients make informed decisions and pursues a goals-based approach to retirement, education, asset allocation, and distribution strategies. He specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Irfan collaborates with a team and coordinates efforts with pre-screened outside advisors such as attorneys, tax professionals, and insurance experts to deliver comprehensive financial strategies. Irfan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His personal interests include biking, fishing, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family. He is also dedicated to participating in community volunteer activities aligned with the Merrill tradition.

Heidi Mccarroll is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Warren, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Andrew Morris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Fairway Investment Group, MEA Financial Services, and Paradigm Equities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Morris has been employed by Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health) since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research.

Anthony Whitbeck is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Whitbeck is involved in coaching and business development through Advisor Legacy and holds ownership interests in several real estate and consulting ventures. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate advanced modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, with a focus on delivering personalized retirement income planning supported by algorithmic automation and oversight.

Richard Patrick III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Private Bank and AXA Advisors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Joseph Michalak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

John Mulka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, and VIMA, LLC. Mulka is based in Auburn Hills, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Austin Wagley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to clarify their financial goals and priorities, analyze and stress test their financial situations, and develop personalized strategies for financial planning. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to co-create plans that provide clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys activities such as golfing, skiing, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Shaun Kosnik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. Leveraging in-depth analysis and the resources available through Merrill, Shaun aims to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Shaun holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Oakland University’s School of Business in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Shaun enjoys outdoor activities such as flying personal aircraft, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and family.

Dominic Kennedy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at New York Life, Ameriprise, and TIAA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Carey Jackson IV is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board director for a nonprofit condominium association and is a commissioned officer in the Michigan Army National Guard. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Charles Patrello Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Kelly Higgins is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. She owns Lautus Wealth Advisory, LLC, and Higgins Financial Planning, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm utilizes multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies, providing tailored discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Margaret Beeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Associates and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. She serves as co-trustee for a family trust and assists with related fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.