Michael Acho is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Osaic Fa, Inc for 18 years. Acho serves as a board member and finance committee member for several nonprofit organizations, including the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation and the Yatoomas Foundation for the Kids, and participates in the Michigan Association of CPA’s as a task force member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 independent advisors nationwide, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages assets exceeding $256 billion.

Casey Quinn is a financial professional at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, Casey worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 11 years and has been involved with Wealth Strategies Financial Group since 2022, focusing on fixed insurance sales. Casey operates in Southfield, MI. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Karen Balow is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked for 20 years. She has 21 years of industry experience and is based in Birmingham, MI. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Kelley Saros is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Birmingham, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 13 years of experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when appropriate.

Anthony Bonner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, Raymond James & Associates, and FSC Securities Corporation. He is also the owner of Trinitas Tax, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Mark Fudold is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Sergei Yelizarov is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he provides consulting services for a mining construction equipment sales company and works as a sales agent in life, health, fixed annuity, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning and specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Adam Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 18 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. His outside business activities include operating ACM Financial LLC, a support company maintained for tax purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Sufia Choudhury is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with two years at the firm and a total of one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years at Bank of America and three years at Estee Lauder Mac Cosmetics. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a travel advisory side business, Calm Currents Travel LLC, and works as a consultant for travel-related services. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antonio Bugli is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Antonio holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System. Antonio's professional focus is on providing clients with comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their individual needs. Outside of his professional work, Antonio enjoys football, golfing, hiking, hunting, pickleball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Van Brienen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Troy, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Ameriprise entities since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering through GUARDIAN. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning that includes written recommendations and annual advice, using a combination of internal research and third-party data within a non-discretionary implementation framework.

Nicholas Batschynsky is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Quantum Ventures, as well as academic engagements at the University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Shondra Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lamb Dairy and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, she is employed at Louie's Family Restaurant, where she works in various service positions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Salvatore Ventimiglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and various health and life insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Norrito is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Troy, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Table 74 and has experience in various roles at Central Michigan University, Detroit Build, Texas Roadhouse, and Henry Ford II High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Craig Pasini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent seven years with Southwest Securities Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Shaffer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2023 and has prior work experience in various roles, including at iMBranded and in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Matthew Mazurek is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Shannon Sweeney Rosenbach is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Edward Jones, Fifth Third Securities, and Huntington National Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a dog boarding business in Seattle. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.