Connor Wallis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Kautex Textron, among other roles. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes customized reporting and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Amanda Teremi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has also worked with Ballard Wealth Group and has prior experience in banking and retail. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using risk profiling and analytical tools tailored to client goals.

Thomas Halonen is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions from 2006 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jack Rosely is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Incorporated since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, Jack holds a real estate license at ICR Co. in Madison Heights. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Thomas Grobbel II is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience, including eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current role. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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—and provides financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Bradley Augustine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with multiple investment-related business entities operating under LPL's umbrella, including Mercury Capital Group and Sherman Private Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Laura Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to support client planning.

Patricia Whitney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Variety Detroit, a charity supporting children with special needs. 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 and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Mehul Mistry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for over 15 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mistry has ongoing involvement with Superior Engineering Inc., where he has worked for more than three decades. He participates in a financial advisor study group composed of professionals introduced to the industry by family members and is involved with a charitable foundation established by his parents. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment platforms and third-party managers, employing firm-provided tools to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Theodore Spickler is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He initially joined Merrill in 2011, focusing on assisting affluent clients and their families in achieving financial wellness. After a two-year hiatus to pursue a business opportunity, he returned to Merrill in 2019. He applies his experience in delivering holistic, goals-based strategies to help clients with managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Theodore holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Theodore earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Iowa. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Amanda Kebbe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting 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 strategies.

Emma Goodman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, she worked at Comerica Bank for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a tabulator for the Michigan Color Guard Circuit, an indoor color guard marching activity. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

James Melstrom is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously spent 18 years at UBS Financial Services. Melstrom serves on the board of directors and acts as treasurer and head of fundraising for Islam Really Cares Corp, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable giving. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Michael Thorstad is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed-income to more complex approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Amy Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Legacy Family Office and serves on the finance committee of St. James Catholic Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team that delivers data-driven, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement strategies, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Gurveer Mann is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for seven years before joining OSAIC in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Mann serves as the head coach for freshman boys soccer at Salem High School and Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ashley Gajda is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. 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, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, including municipal advisory and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Aaron Romain is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a member of the Kulhavi Team since 1998 and serves high net worth individuals and their families. Aaron specializes in portfolio management, retirement planning, Executive Stock Option Plans, and 529 planning, offering a personalized approach tailored to each client's financial objectives. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Aaron graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Beyond his professional role, he is a member of the organization Legatus and a founding member of 100 Businesses Who Care. Aaron resides in Plymouth with his wife Carla and their three children. His approach to wealth management emphasizes individualized strategies centered on building strong relationships with clients and their families. He is involved in the New Day Foundation for Families.

Kenneth Szczypka is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2021, following prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and M&S Financial. He is also a CPA and co-owner of Myler & Szczypka PC, an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

John Baxter III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1987, including 15 years with Bank of America, N.A. in Bloomfield Hills, MI. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.