Ryan Iles is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner with the Iles Schropp Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a senior partner, he works closely with a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, business owners, large foundations, endowments, nonprofit institutions, and corporate retirement plans across the United States. He focuses on areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, education planning, and services for mission-driven organizations. Ryan joined Merrill and the Iles Schropp Group in 2005 and has since pursued a commitment to lifelong learning, earning professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. Ryan is proud to co-lead a team recognized among Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for multiple consecutive years. Residing in Saginaw Township, Michigan, Ryan lives with his wife, Chelsea, their two children, Brayden and Brooklyn, and their dogs. He and his family participate actively in their community and church and enjoy outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Ryan's personal interests include endurance sports, boating, golfing, painting, running, scuba diving, skiing, and artistic pursuits. He engages with several local professional and charitable organizations, including River End Preserve, Saginaw Leadership Cares, Child & Family Services of Saginaw, Saginaw YMCA, The Saginaw Club, and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan.

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.