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 focused on providing a holistic approach to managing clients' wealth by listening to their needs and helping ensure their strategies align with their goals. His clients include families, individuals, and business owners planning for retirement, as well as younger investors managing inherited assets or significant savings. Matthew's expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. His process involves organizing all aspects of clients' financial lives to create long-term plans that keep them on track with their objectives. He has been recognized as a member of The Spickler Wealth Management Group on Forbes' "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" list in 2022 and 2023, as well as the "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of the Rotary Club of Detroit and has received the Youth Citizen Service Award. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys adventure sports, billiards, camping, chess, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, writing, and yoga.

James Uh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for seven years, as well as National Planning Corporation and Freedom One Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he presents investment-related seminars through White Glove Workshops. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

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 serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with AMDG Wealth Management, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the title of Senior Portfolio Manager and has been working closely with ultra high net worth families since 2014. His professional focus encompasses wealth planning, analysis, and asset allocation, aiming to assist clients in managing and preserving significant wealth effectively. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating various investment approaches including individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Patrick's experience includes guiding families through the complexities of wealth management by addressing broader considerations beyond investments, such as planning, lending, philanthropy, and liquidity events. His advisory approach emphasizes understanding each family's unique values and goals, with services tailored to areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, and tax minimization. He is recognized for his role in helping clients achieve financial success while maintaining a focus on consistent and prudent investment strategies. Originally from Michigan, Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Le Moyne College. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Patrick resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with his wife and children. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Paul Cohen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Bryce Hemker is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. from 2010 to 2024 before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advisory services, Hemker is president of MPA, Inc., which provides life insurance sales, and serves as principal of Midwest Pension Actuaries, Inc., specializing in plan design, compliance, consulting, and administration. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process and supports a variety of client strategies through its extensive network of affiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers.

Mark Diederich is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Nationwide Securities, LLC, and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns and operates an insurance agency with his wife and manages property through an LLC formed for their branch office. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a large multi-advisor platform and a complex affiliate network.

Christian Atabong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Clarkston Capital Partners and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Raymond Trepanier Jr. is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Signator Investors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an active license used for personal projects that benefit from builder discounts. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various investment programs and third-party money manager options.

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 financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 license. His prior firms include Telos Financial, FSC Securities Corporation, and Michigan Financial Advisors. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Plymouth and is also a board member, secretary, and treasurer for the Community Financial Credit Union. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment programs and strategies.

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.

Kirk Pentecost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial Services for 13 years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Brannan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with wealth management services and institutional trading capabilities.

Mircea Corches is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2018, following prior roles at Allstate Financial Advisors and PRUCO Securities. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.