Vicki Filipiak is a CFP®-designated advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2019. Her prior roles include extensive tenure at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. She serves as chairperson of the endowment fund committee at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and owns an agricultural business involving farming, hunting leases, timber sales, and barn rentals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Garry Penta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Cook is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Ohman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and also has ties to Roney & Co. since 1998. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Lorraine Lalicata is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning 15 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research, with notable capabilities in municipal advisory services and comprehensive employer advisory programs.

Earnest Jackson is currently serving as the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has developed a career within Fidelity Investments, progressing through various roles including Workplace Planning & Advice Leader, Client Service Leader, Talent Champion & Onboarding Coach, and several consultant positions since 2012. His professional experience encompasses leadership and development of financial professionals, with a focus on delivering service aligned with clients' financial goals. Earnest's roles have involved coaching, client service, workplace planning, and investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Earnest engages in family activities and enjoys football, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Renee Mietelski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2011. She has been with Fidelity Investments for 27 years, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Client Service Specialist, and Senior Tax Customer Service Specialist, among others. Throughout her career, Renee has focused on building relationships with clients to understand their financial goals, preferences, and concerns. Her extensive experience at Fidelity spans from retirement representation to financial consulting, allowing her to create comprehensive financial plans aimed at providing clients with peace of mind and supporting the lifestyles they aspire to maintain. Renee's approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to tailor strategies that align with their individual needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Renee enjoys beach activities, family time, fitness, social events with friends, music, and parenthood.

Daniel Accardo is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with families to develop comprehensive financial plans using Fidelity's innovative planning tools and investment strategies. He focuses on creating financial plans that align with the goals important to each family. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007 and has held various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Retirement Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, Vice President, Wealth Planner, and currently Vice President, Private Wealth Management Advisor. His extensive experience encompasses wealth planning, retirement solutions, and investment advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has interests in cars, family activities, football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Michael Conti is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Novi, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Mario Lepore II is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of an industrial valve sales business and serves as a U.S.A. Hockey official. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory solutions, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Mackenzie Cauffiel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized wealth plans. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2023 and focuses on retirement planning and income strategies, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Mackenzie prioritizes client education and advises the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders, and skilled professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has been a financial services professional since 2018. Mackenzie holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she spent five years in private banking advising ultra-high net worth clients, endowments, and foundations. Mackenzie is involved in several professional organizations including BasBlue, the Detroit Economic Club, and serves as Co-Chair of Inforum's Emerging Professionals Affinity Group. She resides in Berkley with her husband, Hamilton, and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running, and traveling.

Monica Siebert is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Franklin Templeton and Hantz Financial Services prior to joining Baird in 2021. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a variety of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

David Runyon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a hockey coach for Cranbrook Schools, a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and offering access to extensive retail and institutional investment services.

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.

Eric Ciokajlo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm-approved tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

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.

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.

Troy Vanden Bosch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Raymond James entities since 2013 and operates VandenBosch Capital Management as an independent business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools, supports municipal and public-finance work, and provides specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ali Fayad is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience serving families, executives, and retirees in Michigan. He specializes in retirement planning, portfolio management, and long-term wealth preservation, focusing on guiding clients through retirement readiness, portfolio optimization, and family wealth management strategies. Ali began his career as a credit and equity analyst before joining Merrill Lynch, where he has held roles including Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Michigan and maintains series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has shared his expertise as a featured speaker on retirement planning strategies at the SAEA 2024 Conference in Metro Detroit. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Ali resides in Dearborn, Michigan with his wife Maha and their four children. He has been active in the community, previously serving as co-chairman for the American Arab Professional Network (AAPN). Outside of work, Ali enjoys golfing, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and spending time with his family.

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.