Kristen Roy is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Simplified Divorce Solutions LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for 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 through its affiliated companies.

Kimberly Haines is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked at Avantax Investment Services and Goldsmith & Associates. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Kimberly J Haines LLC, through which she provides accounting, tax preparation, and payroll services to small businesses and individual clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Jeremiah Newton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manchester, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Consumers Energy Inc. and eleven years at PECO Pallet Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Stites is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent time at Blue Water Asset Management and Invest Financial Corporation. He has operated Stites Financial LLC since 1997. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and diverse investment platforms.

Devon Manntz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014, returning to the firm in 2024 after a previous ten-year tenure. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kristi Dykstra is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes nearly two decades at Wells Fargo Clearing and recent roles at Arcadia Capital and Baughman Capital Management, where she serves as branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Tom Mclinden is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business ownership and management through several entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates with thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party sub-advisors.

Michael Birkle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Crown Capital Securities and a lengthy career operating Birkle Financial Services. In addition to advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Birkle & Birkle. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Diane Kieliszewski is a CFP® professional with over 34 years of experience at Edward Jones. She has been with the firm since 1992 and maintains a long tenure in the industry dating back to 1985. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an election inspector for Putnam Township in Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Preston Pelham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tecumseh, MI, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Quicken Loans, and Classic Cabinets and Interiors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mark Grieshaber is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Saline, Michigan, since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he educates attendees on basic investing principles through financial workshops at Washtenaw Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Dunbar is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Gulfstream Aerospace for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BlauScreen LLC, an IT support company serving his branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, supported by various analytical tools, and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Jessica Carlsen Buszka is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with several Raymond James entities since 2021. Prior to her current roles, she was employed at Edward Rose & Sons from 2018 to 2021. 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 investors. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nicholas Millio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saline, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and related entities since 2016 in various advisory and client service roles. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with CNZ & Associates, where he supports financial advising activities including client communication and trade processing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions developed through a combination of proprietary research and third-party data.

Joshua Periord is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice and emphasizes the use of affiliated investment products.

Andrew Adado is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2021 and also serves as a registered official officiating high school football and basketball games for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Luke Panning is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Arcadia Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance and investment committee of the Holland Symphony Orchestra and is an active freelance musician and recording artist. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports clients through a large network of affiliated advisors.

Bruce Dunbar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2003. Outside his advisory role, he is president of Legacy Financial, his operating company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and maintains a notable affiliation with a municipal advisor to support its public finance work.

Julie Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Airflow Sciences Corporation and a 20-year tenure with YMCA of Metro Detroit. Outside of finance, she teaches water fitness and small group swim training classes at Dexter Wellness Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Deruyver is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years and Affinity Wealth Solutions for over two decades. He is also involved in managing a property leasing business related to his branch office space. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.