Ryan Gliwa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Whitney Bonaquist is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, Whitney worked at Dynamic Metals Group and Great Lakes Woodworking. Outside of finance, Whitney owns and operates Elevate New Hudson, an online retail business focused on art and culture merchandise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers access to various investment products and private funds through its extensive platform.

Aaron Tonna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving previously as a Planning Consultant and an Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Aaron held roles at Vanguard, including Investment Sales Consultant, Account Transition Specialist, and Operations Associate from 2017 to 2020. Throughout his career, Aaron has developed experience in financial planning, investment consulting, and account management. He emphasizes building strong relationships and trust with his clients to provide financial plans tailored to their individual goals.

Grant Lowery is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Northville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He also works as an associate at Scott Lowery, CPA, PC, where he manages office operations and prepares tax returns. His career includes prior roles at Quicken Loans and extensive experience within Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

George Al Ghishan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career at J.P. Morgan entities has spanned from 2015 to the present. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Melissa Frantz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Theodora Obilo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Hamilton Group in 2014 and advanced through various roles before becoming a Wealth Management Advisor in 2022. She has over fifteen years of experience in the financial industry, including a ten-year tenure with JPMorgan in the private wealth space. Theo holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered SRI Counselor™ designation focused on Impact investing and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing, and is a Personal Investment Advisor. She earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Finance degrees from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based investing. Outside of her professional work, Theo resides in South Lyon, Michigan, with her husband and twin girls. She enjoys traveling with her family, exploring new cultures, and maintaining an active lifestyle. She is involved with community organizations including the Children's Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and Susan G Komen. Theo is also a member of professional organizations such as the Bank of America Inter-Generational Network as a Generational Ambassador and the CFP Board.

Parizad Chinoy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of investment advising, she and her husband own and rent several residential properties. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with access to multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Jennifer Rumschlag Mejia is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. In addition to her role at Raymond James, she is a partner at R2 Financial Planning, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in public finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Debbie O'parka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, in partnership with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Hunter Washington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Independent contractor work with Berkshire Hathaway. Outside of advisory services, he presents at White Glove Workshops, a seminar marketing business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and technology.

Michael Reed is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for ten years at E&J Gallo Winery. He is the president of a local business networking group in Clarkston, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Boyd is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Northville, MI, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience and previously held roles at Kellog Catering and Domino’s Pizza LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Hamilton is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill in 1974 and joined Merrill Private Wealth Management, formerly known as the Private Banking and Investment Group, in 2007. In his current role, Robert works closely with a select group of households to define their financial goals and develop customized plans tailored to their priorities. Robert’s expertise includes investment management with a focus on strategic core portfolios, tactical opportunities, and asset allocation strategies for sophisticated clients. He serves as a Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, managing personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis. These strategies may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. His areas of focus also encompass discretionary portfolio management, municipal bonds, hedge funds, private equity, securities-based lending, mortgage lending, and risk management. Robert holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He and his wife Dannielle have lived in Franklin, Michigan since 1991, and they have two children. His personal interests include photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gregory Voyles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he manages an LLC that oversees office leasing for Ameriprise P2 Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kara Case is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Centaurus Financial Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

David Herbeck is the Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served in several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022. He has additional experience as a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2018 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he worked at Sigma Financial Corporation as a Registered Representative and at SPC as an Investment Advisor Representative from 2017 to 2018. In his role as Vice President Financial Consultant, David works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs.

Brett Bujdos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in supporting individuals and families through life's significant financial transitions. He focuses on areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Brett collaborates closely with attorneys, accountants, and other specialists to provide clear guidance and bring alignment to the financial planning process. Brett holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and also attended The Catholic University of America. His approach centers on building trusted relationships and serving as a resource and advocate to help clients make informed decisions with confidence. Outside of his professional work, Brett is involved in his community through participation in organizations such as the 3rd Decade and the Berkley High School Baseball Program. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Dyllon Mac Dougall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including Edward Jones and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he owns DMS Games LLC, a streaming service business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with investment management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Jason May is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for 21 years, focusing on retirement planning and wealth management strategies. Jason works with individual clients and institutional clients, including those with 401(k) and defined contribution plans, to help build portfolios that aim to navigate various market cycles. A graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the School of Technology, Jason holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He joined Merrill in November 2020 and concentrates on servicing both existing and new clients. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, institutional consulting, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Jason is involved in his community through volunteering and supports organizations such as the Ted Lindsay Foundation and the Birmingham Hockey Association. His personal interests include football, golfing, ice hockey, and ice skating.