Jonathan Mc Clain is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kristen Charlton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, previously working at UBS Financial Services for 17 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for 8 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Luke Bageris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shawmut LLC for four years and has held positions outside the financial sector, including at Plum Hollow Country Club. 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 broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Patrick Fleming is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Shore, Cco Investment Services, and Charter One Bank. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jodi Goodhew is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked in education at Novi Woods Elementary and in retail at Kirklands. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a long-term rental property. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Finn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with event planning and operations at Tricia Finn Events, LLC, a family wedding and event planning business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Gary Meharg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, inc. for eight years each. He is also involved in insurance and business entities including Professional Insurance Management, Inc. and Financial Synergy Group, Ltd. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment options through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Palma Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Advisors, Lincoln Investment, and Legend Equities Corporation. He serves as treasurer for the Troy Foundation of Educational Excellence, a civic organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Nathan Kniesteadt is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation with no prior industry experience. His background includes involvement in youth hockey organizations such as Lenawee United Hockey Boosters and MI Steel 16u Grey, as well as roles connected to educational institutions and local sports clubs. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized risk assessment and uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Peter Buhl is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at supporting their long-term financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Peter has gained experience in financial consultation and investment advising. His progression within the firm reflects his commitment to assisting clients in managing their financial portfolios. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Peter has interests in cars, fitness, football, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Beth Connolly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked at Neuberger Berman LLC from 2013 to 2017. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Elbinger is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera where he has worked since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and operates out of Farmington Hills, MI. Outside of his advisory role, Elbinger serves as a board member for the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit and ORT America - Michigan Region, participating in fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a broad network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Radhika Upadhyaya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, where she worked from 2010 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Makram Talia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He was previously with UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as an investor and partner in a real estate venture. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Bank One since 1997 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

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. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Kautex Textron, among other roles. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes customized reporting and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.