Chad Rinke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and finance committee member for the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and offices.

Leslie Beier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2021, she worked at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services Inc. Leslie is based in Southfield, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Alec Hagen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hantz Financial and spent five years at Central Michigan University before joining Raymond James in 2018. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Christopher Pecktol is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Irfan Jallad is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 23 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and non-profit organizations in the Detroit Metro area and nationwide. As part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he utilizes a goals-based approach to retirement, education, asset allocation, and distribution strategies, providing clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions through Bank of America. Mr. Jallad's areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. He partners with a team that coordinates efforts with pre-screened outside advisors such as attorneys, tax professionals, and insurance experts to simplify and bring clarity to clients' financial lives. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. In addition to his professional work, Irfan Jallad volunteers with organizations in his community and enjoys activities such as biking, fishing, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Heidi Mccarroll is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Warren, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Minoti Rajput is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. She joined OSAIC in 2024 after 15 years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. She serves as a trustee and president of the Rajput-Dasgupta Family Charitable Foundation and participates on the advisory board of the Living and Learning Enrichment Center, a nonprofit focused on special needs advocacy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party managers.

Andrew Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously held roles at Fairway Investment Group, MEA Financial Services, and Paradigm Equities. He also has ongoing employment with Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health) since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Anthony Whitbeck is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Whitbeck is involved in coaching and business development through Advisor Legacy and holds ownership interests in several real estate and consulting ventures. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate advanced modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, with a focus on delivering personalized retirement income planning supported by algorithmic automation and oversight.

Richard Patrick III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Private Bank and AXA Advisors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nidal Hamameh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hamameh operates his own LLC providing financial services and acts as an independent insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Michalak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

John Mulka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, and VIMA, LLC. Mulka is based in Auburn Hills, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Jennings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Flagstar Bank, Infinex Investments, Citizens Securities, and Charter One Securities. He is also involved with Flagstar Wealth Services, a DBA associated with his 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dominic Kennedy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at New York Life, Ameriprise, and TIAA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Carey Jackson IV is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board director for a nonprofit condominium association and is a commissioned officer in the Michigan Army National Guard. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers a variety of financial planning and consulting services along with access to third-party asset managers.

Kelly Higgins is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. She owns Lautus Wealth Advisory, LLC, and Higgins Financial Planning, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm utilizes multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies, providing tailored discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Margaret Beeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Associates and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. She serves as co-trustee for a family trust and assists with related fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Battjes is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2015 and was previously employed by Wells Fargo Clearing from 2010 to 2013. Battjes is based in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a family vacation home managed through a rental business entity. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, employing various portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Kaiako Kaaumoana is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Farmington Hills, MI. He has three years of industry experience, including prior work at Intel Corporation and service in the Oregon Army National Guard. Kaiako has been with UBS since 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.