Ralph Bryant Jr. is a CFP® with 42 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. Bryant is also the owner of Bryant Management, LTD, a business through which he managed his practice and received rent from other advisors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

David Gasper is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Midnight Golf, a nonprofit after-school program. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Zachary Conforti is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aflac Insurance Company and various positions during his time at Wayne State University. 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 channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Matthew Suszan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a support company established for tax purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs.

Joseph Youngblood is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Grosse Pointe, MI, he specializes in personalized wealth management strategies that address client priorities such as divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Joseph integrates market insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Joseph brings a diverse professional background, including six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force. During his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Detroit Mercy. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Continuing a family legacy in finance, Joseph and his father operate the family business, following his grandfather’s start with Merrill in 1968. In addition to his advisory work, Joseph is involved in community initiatives such as Adopt a Highway, Pope Francis Warming Center, Gleaners Food Bank, and the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. He enjoys outdoor activities including camping, hunting, photography, scuba diving, skiing, and woodworking. Joseph lives in Grosse Pointe with his wife and two dogs and values spending time with family and clients in both professional and personal settings.

Lisa Mcinerney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that address their unique goals and evolving market conditions. Lisa leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to offer a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lisa holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and graduated from Lakeland High School. Lisa resides in Bloomfield Hills with her husband, Steve, and their two children, Lily and George. She is committed to community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. In her personal time, she enjoys dancing, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

David Grieco is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with professionals, business owners, and their families to help build, manage, preserve, and transfer wealth based on their unique financial circumstances. His approach focuses on goals-based wealth management and integrates services in investments, lending, and credit to pursue desired financial outcomes. David's experience encompasses serving a select group of clients including high net worth families, business owners, medical doctors, corporate executives, and retirees. He helps clients navigate financial challenges such as retirement planning, estate strategies, tax minimization, business succession planning, and philanthropic giving. To support his clients comprehensively, he coordinates with their attorneys, accountants, and other advisors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hillsdale College and a Master's Degree from Wayne State University. David carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is actively involved with the Hillsdale College Alumni Board and the Hillsdale College President's Club. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, fishing, golfing, hunting, skiing, and traveling.

Raymond Crue Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Austin Tackmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SHI International and TEKsystems, Inc. He is based in Southfield, MI. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ryan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Midwest Financial Advisors where he serves as Vice President. Armstrong also provides insurance services alongside his investment activities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisors. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios that may include various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Robert Stockoski is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, The Huntington National Bank, and PNC Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed notary public. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

John Maki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and First Merchant's Corporation. Outside of finance, he has experience managing a lawn care business and worked at Meadowbrook Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Andrea Larkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019, following roles at Merrill and Conway Mackenzie. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Clark holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Gerald Doran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an agent with B&D Financial Group, where he engages in life insurance sales and service. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Gregory Sheldon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has also served with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a successor trustee in a trust-related capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools aimed at modeling financial outcomes.

Donovan Strong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Thrivent Financial and Quest Diagnostics prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Vincent Ashley Jr. is a CFP® professional with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. for a decade. He also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a large network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Adam Albert is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and service in the Michigan House of Representatives. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Greater Canton Youth Baseball Association. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 delivers these services alongside brokerage and investment management capabilities as a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan.

Joseph Maye is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.