David Sarotte is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Neal, Furlotte & Associates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Furlotte Consulting Group, LLC, providing administrative support to his financial advisory practice. Ameriprise Financial Services serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides detailed recommendation reports and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Austin Tackmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SHI International and TEKsystems, Inc. He is based in Southfield, MI. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Steven Dines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and spent a year at Morgan Stanley in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Dines serves as Treasurer for Congregation B'nai Israel and is a board member of the Pointe on Pleasant Lake Homeowners' Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions with a focus on research-driven investment strategies.

Ryan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth who holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Midwest Financial Advisors since 2006 and Merrill in 2005. Armstrong also serves as vice president at Midwest Financial Advisors, where he provides insurance services in addition to his investment-related responsibilities. Osaic Wealth serves retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Michael Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Anderson serves as a Green Committee member at Meadowbrook Country Club, participating in coordination between the golf course superintendent, members, and board. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology through its Investment Strategy Group to provide forward-looking investment analyses and asset allocation guidance.

John Maki is a Series 66-registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and First Merchant's Corporation, as well as entrepreneurial experience running John’s Lawn Care. He also worked at Meadowbrook Country Club for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Austin Caryl is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at University Bank and Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and IFMG Securities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools to offer diversified, long-term oriented portfolios.

Gerald Doran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an agent with B&D Financial Group, where he engages in life insurance sales and service. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Donovan Strong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial, as well as work with International Contract Services and Sub Teacher Source. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with a focus on systematic quantitative screens, qualitative research, and the incorporation of ESG criteria.

Vincent Ashley Jr. is a CFP® professional with 46 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Sunset Financial Services, Inc., Inner Harbor Asset Management, and FSC Securities Corporation. Ashley also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients and offers a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various advisory and brokerage services.

Carolynn Bridges is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plymouth, MI. Her career includes roles at Bank of Ann Arbor, City Center Financial, and Sagepoint Financial, among others. She also works as a remote data entry contractor outside of her advisory responsibilities. 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 financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various investment strategies and supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Adam Albert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG frameworks and centralized due diligence.

Joseph Maye is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Leslie Lister is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, Leslie worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. Outside of financial services, Leslie is a member and co-owner of Carpe Diem BLMC, a real estate venture in Huntington Woods, MI. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Melissa Profitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Comerica Securities for over three decades and spent several years at Ameriprise before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies supported by proprietary research and model manager options.

William Fay is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and having 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Waddell & Reed, Inc, as well as involvement with various insurance carriers. He is also a co-owner of Fay-Hilbert Resort, LLC, a family-owned entity established for estate planning and liability purposes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adriana Shkreli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years at the firm and over a decade of experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank. She is based in Troy, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Gary Copi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding the CFP® and Series 66 credentials. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Copi also owns a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kyle Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and DFCU Financial, and has experience in various roles including positions at Huron Clinton Metro Parks and as a self-employed entrepreneur with Motorcitysolez. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes technology and diverse investment options in its approach.