Craig Shipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with DFCU Financial and Cuso Financial Services since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Brett Dennis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Avicenna Medical Systems Inc. and Michigan State University. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and various event-driven planning services.

Stanley Pittman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Inkster, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Tamara Ciesinski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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.

Betty Napier is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large 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 institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Tricia Kaye is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

James Griffith Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Griffith is co-owner of Griffith & Kilgren, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, serving a broad client base with a centralized consulting approach.

Peisy Sulimin is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Sulimin worked at Solamanasye Grasia, where they owned a company focused on educating the community about healthy plant-based protein through workshops. Sulimin holds a Series 66 credential and has held positions at several financial institutions, including Fifth Third Bank and Morgan Stanley. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and separates planning services from managed-account programs.

Anthony Bartalino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Julius Readus is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, legacy planning, portfolio management, and financial consulting for clients in diverse fields including automotive, manufacturing, banking executives, business owners, and professionals such as attorneys and physicians. He focuses on helping clients identify and achieve significant life goals, particularly in managing wealth preservation, retirement income, and philanthropy. Julius and his team are attentive to clients' circumstances during challenging times, coordinating with specialists and aligning strategies with clients’ legal and tax advisors to ensure comprehensive financial planning. Since launching his wealth management career in 1997 and joining Merrill in 2000, Julius has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Davenport University. His approach emphasizes listening to clients, asking questions, and maintaining long-term relationships to serve their evolving financial needs effectively. Raised in Detroit, Julius maintains strong ties to his community through active involvement in various organizations, including Legacy Associates Foundation, 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, and The New Leaders Council. He has served as Chairman of the Board for the Southfield Public Library and conducts financial literacy workshops. Outside of his professional work, Julius enjoys basketball, biking, reading, softball, and spending time with his family in Lathrup Village.

Kylee Mohammed is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she has worked for 12 years since 2014. Her entire industry experience is with Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Welton is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Lamm II is a financial professional at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of 3B Technology, LLC, a non-active business entity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that also includes brokerage and insurance products.

Mikaila Talentino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Aeropostale Inc., Sparc Group LLC, and PFMG Management Company Inc., as well as over ten years with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Joelle Emery is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at McLaren Wealth Strategies and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and has coached weightlifting since 2014. She is an independent contractor coach at Lily Weightlifting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal and public finance work.

Brandon Mohawk is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Christian Financial Credit Union for five years. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Cody Borke is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2022. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held positions at Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, and in various roles across public and private sectors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Chris Arteaga Carloni is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryan Regner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial building that houses his Edward Jones office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eliza Rosenblatt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, and with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.