Nicholas Bowman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blue Chip Talent, THG Financial Strategies, and Canisius University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Evan Belland is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to help them understand their options, create comprehensive financial plans, and take confident steps toward their financial futures. His client focus areas include equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Evan specializes in guiding individuals and families through the financial planning process, particularly focusing on retirement planning and investment strategies. He assists clients in navigating complex financial decisions related to major life milestones, tailoring financial plans to the unique visions and priorities of each family. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and applies his expertise to help clients achieve greater clarity and confidence in their financial transitions. Raised in Metro Detroit, Evan attended Brother Rice High School and Michigan State University. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Susan Wellman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at United Wholesale Mortgage and Keating Network. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Strategic Relations at Curus, a non-investment-related position. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm supports approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Carrie Fielder is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing three years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has an additional nineteen years of experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. based in Farmington Hills, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Susan Merrick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southfield, Michigan, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Merrick is also involved in selling fixed annuities, health, and fixed life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kyle Adams is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Michigan Financial Companies and has experience in financial planning and securities sales. He has also held positions outside finance, including work in landscaping and at a golf club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Matthew Matuza is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and long-term goals. Matthew focuses on a variety of areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from GMI Engineering and Management Institute and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on understanding clients' perspectives and priorities to create customized wealth management plans that help manage investment risk and turn financial goals into reality. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sports such as baseball, basketball, boating, football, golfing, running, and soccer, as well as watching movies.

Philip Appel is a Wealth Management Advisor and the lead advisor on The Stulberg Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience in investment management, having joined the team in 1995. Prior to this role, he worked in the equity research department at Merrill headquarters in New York. Before entering the financial industry, he was a high school mathematics teacher in San Francisco, California. Philip earned a bachelor's degree with a focus on mathematics from the University of Michigan. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Philip lives in Bloomfield Hills with his wife Kareen and their four daughters. His personal interests include cooking, music, and softball.

Jacob Newman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Joseph Binder. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a wide network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Robert Dennis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized team working alongside financial advisors.

Shahidah Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

David Jennings is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1994. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage and custody services. The firm’s investment management includes multiple program strategies and a wide range of manager-constructed options, supported by oversight from its CIO and platform governance, with added tax-efficient capabilities and integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Bradford Newsome is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Wasserman Wealth Management, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and The Colony Group. Newsome is also involved with Michigan Financial Companies as a wealth management advisor focusing on securities and fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and portfolio optimization, delivering strategies through various managed account solutions and third-party managers.

Rachel Meekhof is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions at several companies including Memphis Pizza Cafe and Bayer CropScience. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Michael Ajlouny is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. 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 leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ernest Hughes is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Plymouth, Michigan, bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999 and has served as a joint executor for his mother since 2018. Outside of advising, he owns a support company, First Financial Strategies, 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Christian Rebottaro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. His professional background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions with the Michigan State University Athletic Department and College Works Painting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Rita Orow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Erold Merko is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2012 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property in Bonita Springs, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jacob DePillo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, focusing on partnering with individuals and families to help them work toward their financial goals. He collaborates with clients to build personalized financial plans and find strategies tailored to their priorities. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2021 and 2023, a Financial Advisor at MassMutual Great Lakes from 2020 to 2021, and a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2019 to 2020. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys baseball, family activities, football, golf, spending time at the lake, and traveling.