Christie Hecht is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked for nine years at Ultimate Kronos Group. Outside of her financial advisory role, she occasionally writes women's fiction books and other publications. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprised of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody services with a combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to affiliated discretionary investment options.

Jonathan Suzio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and Capstone Wealth Management since 2020. In addition to his advisory work, Suzio is a licensed notary public and provides tax preparation services through Capstone Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Angelo Fontanesi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2010, including six years at the current firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Jackson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure with AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and multiple third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Howard Margolis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Clarfeld Financial Advisors, and Citizens Securities. He serves as a board member for St. Joseph's Helpers, a nonprofit focused on providing basic home maintenance and repairs to those in need. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Shane Skerbe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Macomb, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Paychex and UMU Technology LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tack Yong Kim is affiliated with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025 and has extensive experience in other business ventures, including marketing, operating Mikom LLC, and involvement with The Michigan Korean Weekly. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Paul Zarkowski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. In his current role, Paul assists clients in creating investment plans utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to support their financial goals both today and in the future. He emphasizes integrity and a commitment to listening and understanding his clients' situations and investment needs. Paul's approach centers on providing personalized investment strategies tailored to individual client circumstances. His experience at Fidelity Investments has equipped him with knowledge in investment consulting and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys attending concerts, playing golf, watching movies, and running.

Thomas Vandoorne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Macomb, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Firma Financial Planning, which manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized retirement-income consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations.

Matthew Flynn is a financial advisor with Cetera in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Concorde Investment Services, and L.M. Kohn & Company. He serves as a board member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Bryan Schon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Schon is involved with the Youth Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit and the Akiva Hebrew Day School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Paul Deroche is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services since 2013. He is based in Farmington Hills, MI, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Deroche teaches skiing during the winter months and serves as an adjunct professor at Oakland Community College. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm employs model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Charles Pierce Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial Advisors for 13 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his firm roles, he has served as a statutory agent for Midwest Financial Advisors and provides advisory services through other financial entities. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients with integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer customized portfolio management across various asset classes for its clients.

William Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Collins is also involved with CODA Wealth Management, an entity affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party resources.

Heather Steggall is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a foster parent with Oakland Family Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Rachel Maceri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Mass Mutual Investors Services, as well as operating a yoga business, Updog Yoga, where she continues to work as a substitute instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining proprietary research and third-party models to support diversified investment strategies.

Patrick Purczynski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing his own business, PJP Ventures. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Pohlod Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership in transportation and restaurant companies as well as real estate holdings. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, supported by centralized research and algorithmic tools, with recommendations implemented on a non-discretionary basis.

William Larosa is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is based in Birmingham, MI. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Gordon Smith is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on training associates to deliver disciplined financial plans and ensure a positive client experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Gordon served as Vice President and Market Supervision Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2023. Throughout his career, Gordon has emphasized the importance of disciplined financial planning as a foundation for creating a comfortable financial future. His professional experience spans leadership and supervision in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gordon engages in various personal interests including family activities, fitness, hiking, reading, and swimming.