Amanda Whitmore is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Her work history includes roles at Shipt, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and NBS Commercial Interiors. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Kevin Pickard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment committee insights as part of its financial planning process.

Joseph Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sylvan Lake, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and also with Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Misneach Caim, LLC, a business organization, and serves as an advisory board member for Coral Springs Resort, a nonprofit entity. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, utilizing internal and third-party managers.

Lee Yambura is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1981 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gianna Cuda is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2010. She operates out of Bingham Farms, MI. In addition to her advisory role, she dedicates time to Future Benefits Corporation, an entity related to her LPL 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Denis is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has progressed through various roles at Fidelity, starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then moving into positions as an Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant before assuming his current role. In his work, Christopher focuses on assisting individuals and families in identifying and striving to achieve their financial goals through an individualized planning process. His efforts are centered on helping clients accumulate and protect their wealth using sound investment strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher enjoys attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, following football, participating in social events with friends, watching movies, and spending time with pets.

Erik Burger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. 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, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Benson Frost is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise in Birmingham, MI. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as a board member and committee member for Cub Scout Pack 1730. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Daniel Thomas Jr. is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Troy, MI. He has worked with ING Financial Partners Inc. since 2004 and owns Thomas Financial Group LLC, where he provides services related to fixed life, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Outside of his advising work, he serves as a director on the board of a condominium association in Florida, where he has completed fiduciary training. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Damoni Ealy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes understanding what clients and their families value most, with the aim of helping them pursue their financial objectives. Damoni holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through his role at Merrill Lynch, he facilitates access to global investment resources as well as credit, lending, and banking services offered by Bank of America.

Michael Ralston is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles from Intern to Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Planning Consultant before his current role. Michael partners with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop customized plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships with families based on trust, reliability, and consistent communication.

Casey Sage is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, Sage worked for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools for 13 years. Outside of advising, Sage serves as Community Relations Director for The Alexander Foundation, a charity supporting families of children with craniofacial diseases, and previously held a senior role in an online activewear business. 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 clients, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory services.

Brandon Hughes is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Michigan Pension & Financial, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Slippery Rock University and Westinghouse Electric Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Justin Hessler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he worked for NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2023 to 2026. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with Papa Bee Farms since 2018. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Ann Escandon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management arm since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics. The firm offers planning as a one-time or ongoing service, separate from portfolio management, and supports integration with managed accounts through its WealthPlan billing option.

John Downey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Kellie Champagne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, as well as a decade at Ken-Rich Concrete Lifting. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Thomas Warner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC, AXA Advisors, LLC, and InvestWise Wealth Management, INC., where he cultivated client relationships and offered advisory services through Caitlin John, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Yan Yang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, Yan worked at R2O Insights and held roles at Hannover Reinsurance, Munich Reinsurance, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Yan also teaches at Michigan State University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven and emphasizes access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Amy Niedzwiecki is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2020 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to her advisory career, she was an independent Amazon merchant from 2019 to 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment strategies.