Laurie Orner is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and Bank of America since 2013. Laurie serves on the landscaping committee of a homeowners association in Troy, Michigan. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Susan Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sterling Heights, MI, and has 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Cameron Stiles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Strategic Financial Services and LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting services.

Charles Powers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at CapStone Wealth Management, Barton Malow, and involvement with Young Entrepreneurs Across America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations 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, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Christopher Nauer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses from its Global Investment Committee.

John Kulhavi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 3 years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney for his parents in Macomb, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John Ekleberry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been licensed in the brokerage industry since 1987 and joined Merrill in 1999. John works with individuals, families, and business owners to manage investment portfolios, plan for retirement, and execute estate transfer plans. His approach emphasizes a disciplined, long-term investment strategy that aligns with clients' risk tolerance and financial objectives. John’s expertise includes college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy, with a focus on fixed income securities. He holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from Michigan State University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor designation. John has been married to his wife, Ann, for 36 years. They have four children and five grandchildren. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, walking, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He and his family also enjoy time at their cottage up north.

Daniel Friedel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Bosch and held roles at Wayne State University, Ferrante Manufacturing, and Great Time Party Rental. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and a range of endorsed third-party asset management platforms.

Scott Rentz is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Fidelity since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where he is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Joel Ehrhardt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2012. 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 provides research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Faith Marzolf is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, ITW Global Automotive, and Oakland University. She is also commissioned as a notary in Rochester, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Fei Teng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Teng had roles at Michigan State University and X-Tax. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Thomas Shook is a Financial Consultant I currently working at Fidelity. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, serving in roles including Investment Management Consultant and Planning Consultant before his current position that began in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Thomas worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and Financial Consultant, respectively, from 2018 to 2021. Thomas takes a relationship-centered approach to financial consulting, focusing on helping clients navigate financial decisions with confidence and clarity. His professional experience spans investment management and financial planning, supporting clients through various stages of their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests in golf and traveling.

Ryan Hansinger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morenci Brothers Holding Group, The Productivity Team, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to his advisory work, Hansinger serves as Director of Operations at AT Aspen LLC and participates as a networking member of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ryan Barrett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011 and is a 50% owner and partner in B&T Wealth Management, LLC, which supports his Raymond James practice. Barrett also owns RPB Financial Management, a support company, and holds a 50% ownership interest in R&R Investment Holdings, LLC. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Kouya Takeshita is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., and involvement with several small businesses such as Detroit Wing Company and Funding Pros LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a centralized due-diligence framework. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Jeffrey A. Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a three-year letterman and competed in two Rose Bowls and one Sugar Bowl under Coach Bo Schembechler. In 2004, Cohen was inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Cohen specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families, corporations, endowments, and foundations. He works closely with clients to develop and maintain investment plans aligned with their personal and financial objectives. His areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored to women and wealth, non-profits, and corporate investment strategies. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation and the University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit.

Nicholas Wilkie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of institutional advisory operations and affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Mara Shiffman is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She has an extensive background in financial services, having held roles such as Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024 and Wealth Advisor at Schechter Wealth from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes positions as a Credit Analyst at TCF National Bank, Vice President and Institutional Consultant at Boyd Watterson Asset Management, Client Advisor at JPMorgan Asset Management, Institutional Consultant at Morningstar, and Wealth Advisor at New England Financial. In her role as a Financial Consultant, Mara partners with clients to create personalized financial plans that address their specific goals and life circumstances. Her work encompasses comprehensive financial planning including tax-efficient investment strategies, retirement income planning, insurance solutions, and wealth-transfer strategies. She takes a collaborative and client-focused approach to assist individuals in making informed financial decisions throughout different stages of life.

Jennifer Davis Papa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, among other firms. Jennifer holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a non-discretionary Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.