William Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, and Pinnacle Inc. He is also involved with Nast Financial Solutions, providing investment advice independently. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Steven Mc Fawn is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He is also involved with McFawn Financial Holding Company, LLC, where he serves as an officer and secretary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and features a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor to support municipal and public finance work.

Robert Rutkoske is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly Linsco Private Ledger) for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally sells fixed insurance products and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced research to support diversified investment strategies.

Massimo Scaccia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Azimuth Capital Management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Kronner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Ryan Radyko is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Raymond James entities since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research options.

Gregory Schink is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and has been affiliated with Village Park since 2010. Since 2023, Schink has also served as an adjunct professor at Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mark Suszan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 2002 and owns a support company, Mark Suszan Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients, utilizing analytical tools and tailored planning approaches.

Jonathan Munson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2011 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Munson serves as the organist for Cross of Glory Lutheran Church and is a partner in a local brewery and coffee shop, Salty Mac Brewing Company LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning across multiple financial topics without managing assets directly. The firm emphasizes goal-based analyses and periodic plan reviews through a network of Financial Advisors.

Elio Kollcinaku is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual and The Burzynski Group. His background also includes five years at AmericAir Control prior to entering the financial services industry. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs a centralized consulting team to deliver algorithm-supported, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Richard Abernathy is a financial advisor at Osaic with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Equity Services, Inc., Preferred Financial Partners, and Consulting Services Support Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Compliance Principal for Preferred Planning Partners, LLC, where he oversees daily supervision for his office and downstream advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports various investment platforms, including third-party managed accounts and alternative investments.

Michele Klippstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and offers comprehensive wealth management services supported by advanced modeling tools.

Ryan Noorman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their priorities and objectives. Ryan emphasizes a collaborative approach, aiming to build long-term relationships based on trust and accountability. Ryan brings extensive experience to his current role, having worked as an Investment Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022. His background spans various aspects of financial advising and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys cooking and baking, fishing, football, movies, and running.

Michael Eldridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His previous firms include Equitable Advisors, Voya Financial Advisors, and Marlin Financial Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through various programs, emphasizing tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and a broad range of portfolio management strategies.

Kevin Sheard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily 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 investments.

Jonathan Stanley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 31 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Maxson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career that began on October 19, 1987, the day of the stock market crash. At that time, he observed the impact of market volatility influenced by fear and greed, which motivated him to study market fundamentals and help clients avoid emotional investment decisions. He serves ambitious clients including automotive, medical and private equity executives, engineers, business owners, attorneys, physicians, and corporate entities, focusing on practical and timely retirement and wealth management strategies. Brian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and has obtained several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also acts as a Portfolio Manager, providing discretionary management of personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Outside of his professional work, Brian supports several organizations such as The Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), The American Diabetes Foundation (ADA), Faustman Labs, Eversight, The Humane Society, various church groups, and Eastern Michigan University. He lives in Canton, Michigan with his wife and has three adult children. His personal interests include golfing, antiquing, music, and spending time with family.

Benjamin Hudson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship, Benjamin P. Hudson & Associates, on a minimal, uncompensated basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

James Wetherell is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Hantz Financial. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base—including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients—offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various advisory and brokerage programs. The firm’s integrated platform combines adviser programs with financial product sales and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Joseph Buscarino is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he held roles at Northwestern Mutual and Tirami Su and attended Michigan State University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and insurance products via an integrated platform combining advisory programs with insurance and lending solutions.