Joseph Pizzo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2003. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Ross Armstrong is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sales associate at Time Travelers, a comics, cards, and collectibles business. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Melissa Marrero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Bank One since 1997, joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a dedicated group of Wealth Advisors. The firm's advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Calvin George is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he spent 11 years at Georgetown Wholesale LLC, where he was the sole proprietor and handled bookkeeping for a wholesale business selling items on Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Connor Wallis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as positions outside the financial sector. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Anna Loeffler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2024 and previously held positions at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management Inc., and General Motors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a centralized service team that collaborates with advisors to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

David Valent Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI, with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including as a mechanic assistant at Pontiac Lake Service and roles in automotive and construction-related businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels as well as institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs, focusing on personalized client assessment and matching clients with appropriate investment solutions.

Bradley Augustine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and was previously with Larson Financial Group, LLC from 2012 to 2014. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Isaac Van Dyke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC and was a student for ten years prior to beginning his advisory career. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm typically uses model-driven portfolio management and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Mehul Mistry is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. for 15 years each. Outside of advisory work, Mistry is involved with the Neelam Popat Mistry Memorial Foundation, assisting with charitable distributions, and participates in a peer study group of financial advisors with family ties to the industry. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with capabilities for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies supported by robust risk assessment tools.

Amanda Kebbe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

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.

Mark Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Karcher Agency Inc., which provides life, health, dental, and vision insurance services. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements using proprietary software and provides specialized planning programs, including recent additions like standalone Divorce Planning.

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 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a head coach for freshman boys soccer teams at local high schools and is an enrolled agent authorized to represent clients before the IRS. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

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.