Zahra Mehraban is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Gang of Wolverines LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that incorporate tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options.

Lori Lessel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Steven Schmidt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an Independent Business Owner with Amway, a multi-level marketing company. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Mitchell Frazier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Fred Swank Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Monroe, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and has also been affiliated with Spring Arbor University since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Conan Malmer is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2009 and has a background that includes work with Integrated Financial Strategies Group and a long-term association with Eastern Michigan University. Malmer serves as a director of the Ypsi Baseball Project, a nonprofit organization focused on maintaining local baseball fields, and is a board member of Corner Health Center, a nonprofit healthcare entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Ashley Stutzmann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously spent eight years at Steve Madden, Ltd. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edmund Canlas Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA for 18 years before joining Fidelity in 2025. Outside of finance, he works as a server at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Dijohn Gonzalez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has accumulated 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, with previous positions including Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2021 to 2024, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021, and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2010 to 2020. Throughout his career, he has focused on providing financial guidance tailored to the unique needs of his clients. Gonzalez emphasizes building trust and cultivating strong client relationships, delivering proactive communication and financial strategies designed to empower individuals on their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, he is interested in family activities, fitness, food, parenthood, and traveling.

Mark Mueting is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Ann Arbor, MI, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and offers a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Kenneth Highet is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Harrisdirect LLC. He is based in Ann Arbor, MI. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Mary Nolan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Bear, Stearns, and J.P. Morgan Chase. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Robert Ventour is a financial advisor with Cetera in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including BFC Planning, HD Vest, and Securian Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Ventour serves as a music director and musician, providing oversight and development for a church music department since 1984, and owns a tax preparation and bookkeeping business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Mario Koje is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Angle Advisors and Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, Inc. Koje is also employed as an associate at Arcadia Capital in Saline, Michigan. 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 institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by risk profiling and analytical tools to align with client goals, and it offers a range of advisory programs and specialized services.

Thomas Ogar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. Previously, he operated a manufacturing consulting business servicing a contract with Borg Warner Automotive. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brandon Moore is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2025. He specializes in helping clients evaluate their current financial situations and aims to provide them with the confidence to develop healthy habits that strengthen their financial wellness. Outside of his professional work, Brandon has interests in board games, family activities, football, museums, pets, and traveling.

Gerald Mangona is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a keyboard player and vocalist with Packin Heat LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branches. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Ashley Yashin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brett Jackson is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has worked at several firms including PNC Investments LLC, LPL Financial, and Parkland Securities. Jackson also holds a role as Senior Regulatory Analyst at Market Share Inc., where he assists financial professionals with compliance and regulatory requirements. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides comprehensive brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing across a range of investment vehicles.

Michael Fitzmorris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Fitzmorris serves as Treasurer and board member of Child Care Network, a local nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, 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.