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Michael Elliott is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting clients to the people, planning, and processes that align with their unique financial ambitions. Michael works closely with clients to help them plan and fund children’s education, prepare for retirement and potential healthcare expenses, and develop personalized strategies aimed at achieving long-term family goals. Michael holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Saginaw High School. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning, ensuring clients feel confident and informed throughout the process. As a Merrill advisor, Michael prioritizes integrating all aspects of a client’s financial life to focus on the goals that matter most.

Jesse Lillard is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Saginaw, Michigan. He specializes in helping successful professionals and entrepreneurs prepare for retirement, manage career transitions, and navigate complex financial decisions. Jesse and his team provide client-focused guidance across areas such as personal retirement planning, portfolio management, liquidity management, tax minimization, small business strategies, and special needs planning. With over a decade of experience since joining Merrill Lynch in 2012, Jesse builds tailored financial strategies grounded in understanding each client’s unique priorities. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Jesse earned his Bachelor’s Degree, Cum Laude, from Wayne State University. Outside of his professional work, Jesse is active with the Midland Noon Rotary Club. He spends time with his wife and two children, sharing interests that include Michigan State basketball, music, fishing, and outdoor activities. Jesse’s personal philosophy centers on aligning clients’ financial lives with what matters most to them by developing clear, practical strategies to help them move forward with confidence.

Noah Provenzano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Provenzano-Bade-Wood Group in December 2022. He brings seven years of experience in the financial services industry, including leadership of Morgan Stanley's Financial Planning Team for the Southeastern Michigan and Northwest Ohio regions. Noah focuses on providing clients with highly tailored personal financial strategies. His areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Noah employs a comprehensive wealth management approach, working closely with clients and utilizing Merrill's analytical resources to connect current investments with clients' future goals. Noah holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of his professional work, Noah enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, camping, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Daniel Bade is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served clients since 1990. He is a key member of the Provenzano-Bade-Wood Group, a team of financial advisors and client associates with extensive combined experience. Daniel provides comprehensive portfolio management and retirement benefits consulting, focusing on helping clients develop financial plans aligned with their personal goals and life transitions. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and minors in Accounting and General Business from Western Michigan University, Daniel holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His areas of expertise include retirement planning, legacy and philanthropic strategies, family wealth management, and small business financial strategies. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for multiple consecutive years. Beyond his professional work, Daniel is actively involved in his community through leadership roles with the Frankenmuth Rotary Club, including co-chairing the Helping Hands Committee and chairing the annual Frankenmuth Fondo bicycle fundraiser. He also serves on the board of the St. Lorenz Foundation and participates in his local church. Daniel resides in Frankenmuth with his wife and enjoys biking, running marathons, golf, reading, and spending time with his family.

Jake Swartz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he held positions at Fidelity Investments as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024 and as a High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Jake worked as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2022. Jake focuses on client service as the foundation of financial planning relationships. He works closely with clients to understand their individual needs and goals in order to co-create personalized financial plans. He is committed to helping clients develop sound financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Jake enjoys boating, fishing, golf, hiking, outdoor adventures, and spending time with his pets.