Samantha Granata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at ATS Advisors and Henry Ford College and is also involved as an associate financial advisor with Jim Thorpe LLC, where she engages in event planning and client service activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Quinten Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., G4S Secure Solutions, and Wireless Revolution of Sprint. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

David Spirl is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is a member of the investment committee for the Western Wayne County Conservation Association, where he reviews the club’s investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 advisors, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Logan Collins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked in education and various roles including at Varsity Tutors LLC and Artistic Design LLC. He also manages an advisory business through Summit Marketing & Planning, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Terri Rowe is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. She previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Splattered Paint Marketing, LLC and is a licensed public notary in Michigan. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, with a platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Marilyn Woodman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1985, she has developed extensive experience in retirement and investment planning, guiding clients through a comprehensive process that includes evaluating current financial situations, setting goals, assessing risk tolerance, and creating personalized strategies to support their long-term lifestyle objectives. Marilyn is licensed in insurance and can offer clients access to a full range of insurance and annuity products when appropriate. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Marilyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Michigan State University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Marilyn is actively involved in her community through volunteering and maintains a strong personal commitment to her family. She resides in Canton with her husband, Ken, and dedicates much of her time outside of work to supporting her three grown children and six grandchildren. Her personal interests include cooking, swimming, traveling, and spending time with family.

Thomas Wloch is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial Services for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a tax credit firm and holds financial power of attorney and trustee responsibilities for his parents. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with customizable strategies and supports a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management programs.

Sean Lehman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2023, he worked in various roles including at Griffin Claw Brewing Company and the United States Postal Service. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model complemented by access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and due diligence.

James Thorpe is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2005 in various capacities. He is the sole owner of Jim Thorpe LLC, a business managing cash flow and expenses. Thorpe holds leadership roles in local organizations, including Vice President of the Dearborn Library Foundation and President Elect of the Rotary Club of Dearborn, and contributes to the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Erik Bloomfield is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Dearborn, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Advisor Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, Bloomfield manages a business that facilitates NICS background checks for firearm purchases and provides consulting on shareholder buyouts for small privately held businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account options supported by proprietary tools and third-party managers.

Julius Porter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax, Edward Jones, and Ohio National Life Insurance Company, among others. Porter also provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own firm, J.R. Financial Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ronald Rippon is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked in the automotive industry at Valeo and Visteon for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of model-based investment strategies primarily delivered by its large network of financial advisors.

Tiffany Long is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of advising, she has involvement in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jeanette Kowal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Protective Life, ProEquities, and Sunamerica. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Nitish Kulkarni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citizens Bank, and United Wholesale Mortgage. 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 and fund selection, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Kenneth Lundquist Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, CCO Investment Services Corp, PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, and Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Allen Wealth Strategies, where he manages smaller death benefit insurance cases and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account solutions supported by a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial and program arrangements.

Donald Andrysiak is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Jackson National Life Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he was previously employed in the landscaping and golf club industries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Aman Awan is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at Cuso Financial Services, Lp and DFCU Financial since 2014, and previously spent two years at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies alongside advanced operational tools.

William Avery Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Detroit Economic Club and volunteers with the Grosse Pointe Gryphons youth baseball team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering investment advisory, brokerage, custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Thomas Tafelski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Tafelski is a certified NFLPA contract advisor and owner of The Detroit Sports Group/Elite Evaluators. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.