Lauren Demers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Grand Blanc Huntsman's Club. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored advice primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Edward Walterhouse II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Walterhouse also worked at the University of Michigan for two years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Widmaier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he provides product information at archery dealer events through a separate position at Steve Kaufman & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Rebecca Chase is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She began her tenure at Fidelity Investments in 2023 as a Financial Consultant, progressing through roles including Branch Leader until 2025. Rebecca's professional journey includes experience as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2021 to 2023, as well as senior management roles within Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Advised Solutions between 2018 and 2021. Rebecca's expertise encompasses leadership and financial consulting within prominent investment firms. In her current role, she focuses on team empowerment, collaboration, and driving sustainable growth. Her approach involves embracing challenges, inspiring innovation, and fostering environments where people thrive. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Rebecca has interests in concerts, social events with friends, movies, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Aaron Thierry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ohio National Financial Services, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and American United Life. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales through CORE Financial Group, which he owns. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts—offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and utilizes both proprietary and unaffiliated model strategies, with varied implementation approaches tailored to client objectives.

Phillip West is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2006. He has 20 years of industry experience and is based in Clarkston, 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Deni Warren is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Deni worked as an Account Executive at MSCS Financial Services and as a Broker Trainee at Charles Schwab. Throughout her career, Deni has focused on building meaningful relationships with clients to understand their priorities and goals. She works with her team to develop personalized financial plans and advocates for her clients to help navigate challenges, aiming to provide peace of mind for individuals and their families.

Lawrence Stout is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Julie Kenrick is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fenton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been involved with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and currently owns and serves as president of Lakeside Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Kelly Crystal is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill with extensive experience in wealth management. She joined Merrill in 2009 as a Financial Advisor and focuses on understanding her clients' lifelong goals to provide advice across various areas including retirement planning, college education planning, estate planning, small business strategies, and life insurance needs. Prior to her tenure at Merrill, she spent 10 years in Treasury and Finance roles in the automotive industry. Kelly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Michigan State University and a Master's in Business Administration from Walsh College. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Davison, Kelly balances her professional responsibilities with active community involvement. She serves on the board of the American Red Cross-East Central Bay Chapter, participates as an advisory committee member for the Community Foundation Women and Girls Fund, and is a member of organizations such as the Grand Blanc Rotary Club, Flint Women's Forum, MSU Genesee County Alumni Association, and YWCA. She also contributes as a youth sports coach. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Gregory Kirchmeier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hartland, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jacob Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at institutions including Grand Valley State University and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Lee is also involved with Total Benefit Systems, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management technologies.

Alex Minarik is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management teams to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial plans aimed at maximizing their relationship with Fidelity. He joined Fidelity in 2025 and brings a client-focused approach to financial planning. Prior to his current role, Alex gained experience as a Financial Advisor at LPL Financial in 2024 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 2022 to 2024. He began his career as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, building a foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in comedy, golf, and music.

Andrew Upleger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Highland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and also operates Advantage Tax & Financial Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Bryan Bender is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. He focuses on helping clients develop and implement comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving predictable outcomes and providing control over their financial futures. Bryan's professional experience is centered on delivering financial consulting services, leveraging his expertise to assist clients in navigating their financial goals. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, boating, family activities, music, outdoor adventures, and tennis.

Michele Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fenton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise. Morgan is also the owner of Next, LLC, a business unrelated to advisory services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

James Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Lang serves as Vice President and sits on the Board of Directors for the Grand Blanc Baseball Club. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mark Mikolajczak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Ethan Mulder is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Epic Systems and Panera Bread. He is also involved with Wagner & Mulder Financial Group, a non-investment-related business based in Highland, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support diverse client goals and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting Services.

Matthew Maldonado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Huntington National Bank, and held roles at Michigan State University. He also serves in the Michigan Army National Guard. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a variety of investment services.