Sidney Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Thompson held positions in education and retail, including roles at Wayne State University, Macomb Community College, and Target. 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.

Bryanne Kramer is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Clawson, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Madison Campbell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Thrivent Financial and the Office of Public Defender. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

David Blake is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 21 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He also served as a Michigan Soccer Referee from 2019 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Maher is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Cuso Financial Services, LP and DFCU Financial, where he has been involved for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and model portfolios.

Daniel Lezotte is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a brand ambassador for Plexus Worldwide, marketing nutritional supplements. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified 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 focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Randall Cope is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of advising, he is involved as a partner and property manager at Nash Loop Property Management LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Grose serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads a practice centered on accountability, empathy, and trust. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies focused on wealth planning and cash flow management. His approach is grounded in understanding each client’s full financial picture and adapting strategies to evolving market conditions. Anthony specializes in serving endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as providing legacy planning, retirement income planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and support for clients managing new wealth. Anthony holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Michigan System. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) designations, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Anthony follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his interests include cooking, football, reading, running marathons, and soccer.

Jason Parker is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Parkland Securities and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed as a tax preparer at Mathewsons Tax Service. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a range of investment products.

Brock Becker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2003, he has focused on helping clients and their families develop goal-oriented strategies tailored to their personal and financial objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brock holds a bachelor's degree from Madonna University and holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows Merrill’s tradition of community engagement, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Brock enjoys biking, golfing, and soccer, and he and his family actively participate in soccer through playing, coaching, and volunteering.

Jessica Pauly is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2026. Her prior experience includes nine years at LPL Financial and eleven years at Auto Warehousing Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Shane Moran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after spending four years at a national accounting firm, where he developed strong client service and relationship-building skills. Shane focuses on Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, and Legacy Planning, assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies and tactical guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to this, he attended Henry Ford College and Schoolcraft College without completing a degree, and graduated from Dearborn High School. Shane's experience includes a background in college basketball, reflecting his competitive spirit. Originally from Dearborn and now residing in Wyandotte, Shane is engaged in his local community as a member of his church. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys various sports such as basketball, golf, baseball, and football, along with cooking, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Tess.

Joseph Pizzo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2003. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Mark Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates the Karcher Agency Inc., focusing on life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Mark Scofield II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several family investment entities and occasionally participates in decision-making related to commercial property leasing. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Mell is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union for over two decades and CUSO Financial Services, LP for 21 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Austin Carlson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Dearborn, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions in retail and service industries and attendance at the University of North Dakota. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing investment research and algorithmic tools within a defined asset and product framework.

Samantha Granata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2019, she worked at ATS Advisors and Henry Ford College. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Jim Thorpe LLC, where she manages various office operations and client service activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Quinten Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., G4S Secure Solutions, and Wireless Revolution of Sprint. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leonard Ligotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.