Marla Alati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities for 29 years. Alati is also involved in independent insurance brokering, including fixed annuities and universal life products. 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, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Matthew Murray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Michael Balagna is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers.

Crysta Manthei is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Howell, Michigan, and has four years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and holds prior involvement with organizations including the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Albert Sharp II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a motel and apartment business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Scott Davis is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 22 years before joining Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also serves as president of the Greenfield Pointe Homeowner's Association, where he manages meeting agendas and assists with financial monitoring. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and various advisory platforms.

Angelo Leslie is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Gries Financial Partners, Planning Alternatives Ltd., PNC Bank, and Comerica Bank. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Oscar Ford is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including Prudential and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Ford is a board member of the nonprofit BuildOn Detroit and owns StratSo Solutions LLC, a light manufacturing outsourcing 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide recommendations.

Paula Swain is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Swain is also involved in writing and personal life coaching through her project "Soar from Silence." She is affiliated with LPL Financial, a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Jalen Mitchell is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America in various roles from 2018 to 2025, as well as at Citizens Bank, Chase Bank, and Apple Inc. 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 institutional accounts.

Christopher Warner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wunderlich Securities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Richard Smith is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Howell, MI, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of experience in the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Donna Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1987. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tracy Nafe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc, based in Brighton, Michigan, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has been a licensed residential real estate agent since 1998, working with multiple brokerages and currently affiliated with Remax Platinum Real Estate. She maintains her real estate license but now limits her involvement to referring most clients and working part-time outside of trading hours. Osaic Wealth Inc serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating a diverse set of investment products and third-party programs.

Kelley Albrant is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jerome Repovz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Summit Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Sound Financial Services, Inc., focusing on life insurance sales and quotes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Derek Leek is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Dish Network for three years and attended Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a grocery delivery shopper. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Justin Mulholland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Edward Jones, Osaic FA, Inc., and Everhart Advisors. He owns Justin Mulholland Financial Services, a non-investment related business entity. 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 and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dominik Kudzma is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns ModInteractive, a remote web design business serving small businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

I am a CFP® professional and the founder of BRJ Wealth Management. I specialize in helping busy individuals and families build, manage, and preserve wealth through tax efficient wealth planning and investment management strategies. With over a decade of experience, I have developed and refined a process designed to help people achieve financial freedom so they can enjoy what matters most. Before founding BRJ Wealth Management in 2022, I helped start what became a top 5% producing advisory practice at LPL Financial among over 19,000 financial advisors nationwide. I was responsible for creating holistic strategies to meet the goals of over 200 individuals and families. I also led the investment management team where we oversaw $160 million assets under management of client portfolios. Outside of crafting financial plans, my greatest joy comes from spending time with my wonderful family. My wife, Kelli, is a dedicated elementary school teacher right here in Brighton. We've been happily married since 2016 and are kept wonderfully busy by our two daughters, Kaia (3.5) and Brecklyn (1.5). Their adorable "frenemy" dynamic provides endless entertainment! After a decade away, we're thrilled to be back in Michigan and have settled into our new home in Brighton. We're actively unpacking and eagerly reconnecting with family and friends, excited to become an integral part of the Brighton community. When I have a moment to myself, I love being outdoors – whether it's exploring local parks with the girls, playing sports, or enjoying time on the water. Even in the Michigan winters, I continue my lifelong passion for ice hockey, playing weekly in a league. You can schedule a complimentary introduction call at https://calendly.com/brjwealth/initial-strategy-call