Neil Sawicki serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Neil works with families and small business owners to proactively develop their financial needs and goals, creating strategies to help achieve them. Before joining Merrill, Neil served four years in the U.S. Army in the Judge Advocate General's Corps and practiced as an attorney for over 20 years. His experience as a small business owner and legal advisor informs his approach to understanding clients' priorities and providing competent, timely, and professional financial guidance. Neil emphasizes a personalized planning process centered on clients' life priorities beyond markets and returns. Neil earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. He is a member of the American Legion and involved in community activities including children's schools. In his personal time, Neil enjoys chess, football, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Benjamin Jordan is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Michigan Pension & Financial Inc and Concord Hospitality, and has been involved in multiple financial-related business entities including ownership of Michigan Pension & Financial and partnership in HJ Capital Partners, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Joseph Girardin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of his parents' trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models delivered through in-house and third-party managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and matching to appropriate investment programs.

Joseph Sabelhaus is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Troy, Michigan, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of advising, he has worked minimally as an attorney drafting estate planning documents and serves occasionally as a backup helicopter pilot for traffic reporting. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Sheel Desai is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Desai serves on the board of the Novi Parks Foundation as treasurer, overseeing financial responsibilities for the nonprofit. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

Patrick Lapensee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he spends part of his time on tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Justin Dunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sterling Heights, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Dunn serves as a hockey official in the Detroit area. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a large network of advisors and various institutional platforms.

Reuben Rashty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and previously spent three years at Fifth Third Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning leverages structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools without offering individual security recommendations as part of their standalone planning services.

EL Forbes is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. In this role, they engage directly with clients to provide financial planning services. EL's approach to financial advising is guided by the values of service, trust, and prioritizing people, reflecting the principles formed during their upbringing in a large family. They strive to make complex financial decisions more accessible and to empower clients to proceed with confidence. Outside of their professional work, EL has interests that include art, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, food, and social events with friends.

Max Zade is a Planning Consultant who focuses on providing financial planning services that prioritize understanding clients' goals, values, and concerns. He works to build personalized plans that address what matters most to clients over time, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and provide clarity. Prior to his current role, Max gained experience at Fidelity Investments where he served as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. His background includes developing client relationships and supporting financial planning needs. Outside of his professional work, Max has personal interests that include comedy, concerts, museums, music, and tennis.

Evan Delmotte is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served for 15 years with the Township of Bruce in emergency services as a firefighter and paramedic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Harrison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Steady Strides Running and is involved in coaching runners and supporting races and events as a hobby. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Brett Bernard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2013, as well as at TD Ameritrade from 2021 to 2024. Bernard is a member of the investment committee for First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, MI, though he has not yet begun serving in this role. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a structured investment process supported by centralized custody and operational integration.

Jacob Cole is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and previously worked in various roles outside of finance, including education staffing and moving services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party programs and discretionary management options.

Matthew O'Brien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Farmington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at MacLean Fogg and Master Automatic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Candela III is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Graziani is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years and has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Detroit Athletic Club as a social and athletic member and may serve as chairman of its bowling league. RBC Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services through a range of advisory programs.

Lindsay Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Osaic and previously worked for Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services supported by a model-based investment process and a large multi-advisor platform.

Beau Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pioneer Financial Services and the Ochadleus Family office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Shunyia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several notable firms, including Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Shunyia & Company Private Wealth Advisors. 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 access to third-party asset management.