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.

Michael Genna is a CFA® charterholder currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2024. He has two years of prior experience at Huntington National Bank and has held roles in the hospitality and entertainment industries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mohanad Aabed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Alsumo LLC, where he is involved in an e-commerce retail business. Outside of finance, he has worked as a rideshare and food delivery driver. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

Kristina Abro is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2012, following her graduation from Central Michigan University. In her role, Kristina employs a comprehensive approach to asset and liability management, focusing on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial picture and goals. Her expertise covers a range of client focus areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kristina holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting her professional qualifications in the financial sector. Kristina is also engaged in community involvement, following Merrill's tradition of service by volunteering with local organizations. Outside of her professional work, her personal interests include cooking, reading, skiing, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

John Mulka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, and VIMA, LLC. Mulka is based in Auburn Hills, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kelly Crystal is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, having joined the firm in 2009 as a Financial Advisor. With a focus on personalized financial strategies, Kelly collaborates closely with clients to address their long-term goals across various areas including retirement planning, college education funding, estate issues, business strategies, and life insurance needs. Her approach emphasizes providing outstanding service and education while staying attuned to changes in clients' family and business circumstances. Kelly holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Walsh College. Her prior experience includes ten years in Treasury and Finance within the automotive industry. She has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Davison with her husband and three children, Kelly is active in community organizations including the American Red Cross-East Central Bay, the Grand Blanc Rotary Club, the Flint Women's Forum, and the Michigan State Genesee County Alumni Association. She serves on the Board for the American Red Cross-East Central Bay Chapter and as an advisory committee member for the Community Foundation Women and Girls Fund. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and coaching youth sports.

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.

Todd Ferguson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the advisory board of the Davison Township Downtown Development Authority, managing grant requests for community beautification projects. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services that utilize analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Sarah Riedel is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Her early career includes multiple roles at the University of Michigan and positions in financial services and law firms. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Jill Syracuse is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she worked for Royal Alliance for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation through Blumark Tax Advisors, LLC, and participates in a wellness shopping club called Melaleuca. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.

Brian Higgins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers financial advice to high net worth individuals, business owners, and retirement plans, focusing on understanding each client’s specific life and financial objectives to help manage their investment life cycles. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Brian began his career in the financial services industry by joining Merrill in 1977. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University, where he studied finance, and maintains several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Brian resides in Bloomfield Hills with his wife, Clarice. They have three sons, Robert, Patrick, and Stuart, the latter being his business partner. Outside of his professional life, Brian enjoys sports such as baseball, basketball, boxing, football, and ice hockey, as well as spending time with his family.

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.

James Wilhelm is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Clarkston, MI, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Potter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.