Kimberly Dwyer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of FLEX POINT DANCE, LLC, a competitive and recreational dance studio, though she has no active role in its operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, offering services as one-time or ongoing engagements without discretionary trading authority.

Consuelo Wicks Reiter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Inverness Securities LLC, Ancora Advisors, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through varied advisory and broker-dealer services.

Ronald Walton is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Ridgedale Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ronald Walton Doterra Oils, a business focused on selling and organizing sales of pure therapeutic oils. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Boley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Citizens Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment options, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Richard Truxall is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years each at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of advisory services, he also works as an insurance agent offering fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple strategy implementations, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Jason Sherman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 in Southfield, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in selling life, health, home, and auto insurance and provides tax return preparation services. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kayla Jordan is a financial advisor at Osaic with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Michigan Financial Companies since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., and Firstmerit Bank/Huntington Bank. In addition to her advisory duties, she serves as a registered assistant supporting client services and new business management. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies through a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

Alex Nader is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Comerica Securities, Inc., and Jag Trading, LLC. Outside of his role at Morgan Stanley, he manages an advisory business through Comerica Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models.

Jacob Wirgau is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, MI, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branches, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Drumheller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its private bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Ernesto Marchioni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously at Travis Smith and Waddell & Reed, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives offering diverse financial planning and investment management solutions.

Chaunceey Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, Johnson worked at Thrivent Investment Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Apple. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct algorithm-driven model portfolios. The firm is noted for its formal advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Vito Guarano is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2002, including his current role at Ameriprise since 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously held roles at Dynamic Metals Group and Great Lakes Woodworking. Outside of her advisory work, Bonaquist owns and operates Elevate New Hudson, a business focused on creating and selling handmade merchandise such as t-shirts, jewelry, and original artwork. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of financial planning and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies in its approach.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan-affiliated entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screens with qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 has more than fifteen years of experience in the financial industry, with her career including a ten-year tenure at JPMorgan in private wealth management. Theo holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and the Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) designation, focusing on socially responsible and ESG investing strategies. Theo earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Finance degrees from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business. Her expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Outside of her professional role, Theo resides in South Lyon, Michigan with her husband and twin daughters. She is involved in several community organizations such as the Children's Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and Susan G Komen. Theo and her family enjoy traveling, staying active, and exploring different cultures together.