Peter Strek is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and has been with City National Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Nicole Haines Livesay is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kathleen Lofton is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2012, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Caleb Kinney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Detroit, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was a full-time student and worked in the restaurant industry. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset eligibility criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, combining algorithmic tools and personalized recommendations in its retirement planning approach.

Giuseppe Leone is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and employs various risk management and tax-aware strategies.

Frank Banks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He has also worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Darcy Andrews is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, Andrews worked for The Huntington Investment Company from 2009 to 2021. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Daniel Wohl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded the Jennings Wohl Group within the Global Wealth and Investment Management group at Merrill. Daniel applies his capital markets experience to design customized portfolios aligned with clients' objectives, time horizons, cash-flow needs, and investment preferences. He is skilled in communicating complex topics clearly and is knowledgeable in trust and estate planning, customized credit, wealth strategy, and philanthropy. Prior to joining Merrill, Daniel spent over ten years with JP Morgan's Private Bank, where he held increasing responsibilities and served as an Executive Director, running the investment practice for the State of Michigan and directing ten investment professionals. He began his financial services career in 2006. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the basketball team, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors and the Bodnar Academic Achievement award. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation. Daniel resides in Ann Arbor with his wife, Sara, and their three children.

Timothy Sudz is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America from 2008 to 2021. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christian Olson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering goal-based financial guidance tailored to clients' priorities. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized strategies for investing, retirement planning, wealth preservation, and achieving financial goals. Christian's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his current role, he built his career in corporate finance, where he partnered with business leaders on financial planning, analysis, and profitability optimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In his personal life, Christian enjoys boating, football, golfing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Ryan Plovie is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Randy Malloy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Hantz Financial Services from 2016 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brendan Cairney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he completed an internship at Michigan Financial Companies and held academic positions at the University of Illinois Springfield. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kurtis Beethem is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also a presenter for White Glove Workshops, a seminar series in Clarkston, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Brett Gasper is a CFP® professional affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Gasper is involved with Stand Up for Financial Literacy, where he advocates for financial education and participates in fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Thomas Forberg is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and located in Rochester, MI. He has been with Cambridge since 2025 and has experience working in various roles outside of finance, including positions at Dublin Square Pub and Bloomfield Hills Country Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals using multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Kenneth Mittelbrun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an umpire for baseball and softball with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-related financial planning services.

William Monteith is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco Private Ledger since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kristen Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Fairy Farms LLC, a limited liability company through which she sells handmade crafts and plants. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Weidner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and several other firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize client-directed implementation and a variety of portfolio management styles.