Leslie Beier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2021, she worked at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services Inc. Leslie is based in Southfield, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bruce Slater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and Intersecurities, Inc. since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an election inspector for the City of Northville and prepares taxes for a small number of disabled clients. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Alec Hagen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial and spent five years at Central Michigan University before joining Raymond James in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Irfan Jallad is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 23 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and non-profit organizations in the Detroit Metro area and nationwide. As part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he utilizes a goals-based approach to retirement, education, asset allocation, and distribution strategies, providing clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions through Bank of America. Mr. Jallad's areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. He partners with a team that coordinates efforts with pre-screened outside advisors such as attorneys, tax professionals, and insurance experts to simplify and bring clarity to clients' financial lives. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. In addition to his professional work, Irfan Jallad volunteers with organizations in his community and enjoys activities such as biking, fishing, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Heidi Mccarroll is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Warren, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Minoti Rajput is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. She joined OSAIC in 2024 after 15 years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. She serves as a trustee and president of the Rajput-Dasgupta Family Charitable Foundation and participates on the advisory board of the Living and Learning Enrichment Center, a nonprofit focused on special needs advocacy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party managers.

Anthony Whitbeck is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Whitbeck is involved in coaching and business development through Advisor Legacy and holds ownership interests in several real estate and consulting ventures. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate advanced modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, with a focus on delivering personalized retirement income planning supported by algorithmic automation and oversight.

Richard Patrick III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Private Bank and AXA Advisors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nidal Hamameh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hamameh operates his own LLC providing financial services and acts as an independent insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Michalak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Austin Wagley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to clarify their financial goals and priorities, analyze and stress test their financial situations, and develop personalized strategies for financial planning. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to co-create plans that provide clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys activities such as golfing, skiing, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Shaun Kosnik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. Leveraging in-depth analysis and the resources available through Merrill, Shaun aims to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Shaun holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Oakland University’s School of Business in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Shaun enjoys outdoor activities such as flying personal aircraft, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and family.

Joseph Bartell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Troy, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based 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 investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dominic Kennedy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at New York Life, Ameriprise, and TIAA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Carey Jackson IV is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board director for a nonprofit condominium association and is a commissioned officer in the Michigan Army National Guard. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Charles Patrello Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Commerce Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliates of his firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Kelly Higgins is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. She owns Lautus Wealth Advisory, LLC, and Higgins Financial Planning, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm utilizes multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies, providing tailored discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Margaret Beeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Associates and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. She serves as co-trustee for a family trust and assists with related fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Laura Lleshaj is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with a Wealth Planner and a Vice President Financial Consultant to develop financial plans that clients can have full confidence in, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to clients' changing needs. She focuses on building strong relationships by understanding clients' needs and goals and maintaining open communication. Laura joined Fidelity Investments in 2021, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and then as a Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2023. Her experience within these roles has contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Laura has interests in cooking and baking, family activities, food, music, reading, and traveling.

John Lokar is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services typically on a non-discretionary basis.