Arianna Casto is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Montrose, MI. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Hantz Financial Services, Great Lake Investment Advisors, and various educational institutions. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics. The firm’s approach integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management services distinct.

Jeffrey Bowie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008, with a brief period at BofA Securities in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Phillip Guerra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2025 and 2026, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jayce Erwin is a Senior Financial Advisor and a member of the BRZ Group with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Grand Blanc, Michigan office. He provides financial advice and guidance to high-net-worth individuals and their families, collaborating closely with clients and their trusted advisors to address a variety of short- and long-term financial goals. Jayce and his team utilize the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to assist clients in navigating financial challenges and identifying opportunities. Jayce joined Merrill in 2018. His approach involves careful listening to clients' financial situations, preferences, and goals, including considerations such as time horizon, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance. He offers tailored recommendations designed to support income, growth, and long-term planning, maintaining ongoing engagement to ensure strategies remain aligned with clients' evolving objectives. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from the University of Michigan–Flint. Jayce holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation through the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation offered by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jayce lives in Swartz Creek, Michigan with his wife, Danielle, and their three children.

Sarah Novak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services and serves as a caregiver. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Katherine Weber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Grand Blanc, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at MMB Advisors, Gordon Food Service, the US Census Bureau, and involvement with the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse investment programs supported by in-house and third-party research.

Anthony Lauzon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes nine years at Ameriprise Financial Services before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2018. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Barry Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Davison, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, Jones serves as a varsity volleyball coach for Lapeer Community Schools. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jay Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate rental business, BAJ of Grand Blanc, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

George Makranyi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, serving previously as an Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2020 and as a Regional Planning Consultant from 2012 to 2013. In his role, George focuses on helping clients visualize their investment plans in relation to their goals and aims to build their confidence in these plans to enable them to stay the course. This approach supports clients in enjoying life while working toward their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, George has personal interests that include baseball, golf, spending time at the lake, parenthood, and reading.

Jeffrey Snider is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales through his own business, Jeff Snider Financial. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools, focusing on investment strategies rather than specific product recommendations.

Andrew Atherton is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management/Questar Capital Corporation. Atherton owns Encompass Tax & Investment Group LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services for individuals and businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Timothy Bright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, including its predecessor entity, and was previously with The Huntington Investment Company. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Bright's Tax Service, offering 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Nathan Cook is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carbon Market Exchange Ltd and Michigan State University Athletics. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Legendairy Ranch, a local farm. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, supported by extensive research and a nationwide network of advisers.

Joshua Brehm is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor with the BRZ Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, delivering strategies that support growth, transition, and long-term financial security. Josh joined Merrill in 2013 and serves as a liaison to senior leadership through the Merrill Financial Advisor's Advisory Council to Management (ACTM). Josh's expertise focuses on assisting successful business owners with the sale, transition, or succession of their companies. He works collaboratively with clients and their legal, tax, and financial advisors to create integrated strategies that address liquidity planning, investment strategy, tax efficiency, estate planning, charitable giving, family wealth transfer, and life after business ownership. Josh also provides guidance on college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Alma College, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Walsh College, and completed a certificate program at Oakland University. Josh has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He lives in Fenton, Michigan, with his wife, Holly, and their three children. Josh is also involved with Alma College.

David Newbill is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Planning Commission Board Member in Groveland Township, Michigan. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Andrea Attwood is a financial advisor at Stifel with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017. Prior to that, she held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She also serves as a Notary Public in Flint, Michigan. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance through forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

James Bentley is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Paragon Financial Services, LLC, the latter of which he owns and where he provides tax preparation, payroll oversight, and business consulting in addition to financial services. Bentley also has experience as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Shane Heddy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, West Financial Planning, and Legacy Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a woodworking business selling furniture online and co-creates and publishes music. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tyler Boyd is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at Edward Jones in Flushing, MI, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Rollhaven Skating and Fun Center for six years. He serves as Vice President of the Family Service Agency of Mid Michigan, participating in board decisions and agency guidance. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm operates a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering services under a fiduciary standard and providing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with affiliated investment products.