Richard Welsh is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Novi, MI. He has worked with the firm and its predecessors since 2012, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term investment approach across various account types.

Kevin Krym is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2002, including 17 years at its current incarnation, and also owns Krym Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Krym serves as an agent for GBU Financial Life, which promotes German cultural activities and community involvement while offering fixed annuities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and specialized programs.

Kyle George is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their goals by understanding their priorities and utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources for analysis. He emphasizes client comfort with their plans and maintains adaptability to accommodate changes over time. Kyle has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant, Financial Consultant 1, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, reflecting a progression of experience within the firm since 2022.

Jennifer Marlow is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with clients to identify and achieve their financial goals by creating plans tailored to their specific situations. Jennifer is part of a team focused on building long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University. Jennifer's approach centers on designing strategies that help clients turn their goals into reality, considering their personal perspectives and priorities throughout the process.

Lawrence Zebko is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2000. 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, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Frank Lewis II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 1991 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Lewis holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He serves as a trustee for several trusts, including a not-for-profit trust and investment-related fiduciary roles. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing both model-based and discretionary investment strategies primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Bearance is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder of Elizabeth's Closet, a nonprofit focused on fundraising and community support. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account strategies supported by various proprietary tools and third-party managers.

Mason Dado is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and PwC. Outside of advising, he works as a real estate agent involved in buying and selling homes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures.

Jay Blackburn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bingham Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Blackburn serves as a member of the Richland Township Advisory Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alex Barger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank from 2023 to 2025, and Bank of America from 2019 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mountain Tulip Inc., where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Alexander Globke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for United Wholesale Mortgage/United Shore Mortgage for multiple years and has held personnel management roles with ECHL hockey teams. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight mechanisms and use of AI technologies integrated into its investment process.

Gregory Kateff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bingham Farms, MI, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in tax consulting and operates a CPA practice, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Nicholas Bonn is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2010. He is the owner and officer of multiple businesses, including Bonn Capital, Inc. and Center Street Wealth Strategies, and is also a partner in CSWS Realty LLC, which manages the building housing his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, leveraging analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Damon Portwood is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saline, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Paul Elliott is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington Hills, MI. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a focus on eligible strategies that may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Deborah Leek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle O'Keefe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a landholding entity in Clinton, Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment programs.

John Krakowiak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016, and previously worked at DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Catherine Beattie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Timothy Farris is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and Ameriprise, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and volunteers organizing social events and improving a local theatre. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment management programs and access to third-party money managers.