Nancy Pashnik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and has also been affiliated with the Bank of Ann Arbor since 2010. Pashnik serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, incorporating both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Amanda Progar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of experience in the industry, including previous work at First Midwest Advisors, LLC. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed in educational and senior living settings. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Jeanne Baldwin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. She has worked within the Edelman Financial Engines network since 2011 through its various affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory role, Baldwin is a motivational and inspirational speaker and has been invited to present on planned giving strategies to nonprofit donors. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options across a broad range of portfolios and account types.

Ryan Cohen is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and MIP Advisors, and is involved in coordinating tax services through a partnership at a tax planning center. Cohen also maintains a role as an insurance agent, focusing on fixed annuities and life insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Craig Shipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including TIAA-CREF and Merrill, and has been affiliated with DFCU Financial and Cuso Financial Services since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 having 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

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 bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research with a potential ESG eligibility framework.

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 at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2000. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Lambrix is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has previously worked at PNC Investments, LPL Financial, Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., and Cuna Mutual Group. 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 clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Robert Lamm II is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and president of 3B Technology, LLC, a non-active business entity used for administrative purposes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, primarily offering access to third-party portfolio managers and financial planning services.

Mikaila Talentino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms, including Aeropostale Inc and Sparc Group LLC. Talentino has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria where applicable.

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.