Kent Ballard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1998 and with Raymond James Financial since 2011. Ballard also owns Ballard Wealth Group, a marketing name used for his branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Austin Caryl is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, with prior roles at University Bank and in sports and events management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and advisory solutions tailored to client objectives.

Tiffany Saites is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and is also involved with Professional Management Services, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Molly Berner is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2008 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning on a wide range of topics while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Glenn Malear is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Howell, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at CoreCap Investments and CoreCap Advisors, as well as in marketing and hospitality roles. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sierra Ford is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Sierra worked at Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase. Outside of professional activities, Sierra serves as assistant treasurer and a finance committee member for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan. 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 institutional investors.

Justin Blair is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and has been associated with Lake Trust Credit Union since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Lake Trust Financial Life Planning, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Joshua Mulder is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2016 and previously spent 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Mulder Financial Group is a partnership name used for business purposes, but all client accounts and activity are conducted through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

David Granner is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He also holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an at-large board member of ANBU Children International, a nonprofit organization supporting destitute children in South India. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic financial planning on a standalone basis, enabling clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Sarah Barish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her outside business activities include involvement in a family communications business. 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 range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Howell, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for six years at Boehringer Ingelheim. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Shebak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously at PNC Bank from 2013 to 2017. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Anjanette Nickoloff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kate Vander Meulen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Nikon Metrology, and Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. She coordinates volunteer efforts for a local mom-to-mom sale event in Ann Arbor, which occurs four days annually. 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Myslinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. He has been with LPL Financial and 52 Blue Wealth since 2026 and also operates Myslinski CPA PLLC. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at William Molnar Roofing, Inc. for eight years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology-driven solutions.

Michelle Joseph is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Bradley Biggs is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Dexter, MI. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Co and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning. The firm offers planning as a one-time or ongoing engagement without discretionary trading authority and emphasizes comprehensive written recommendations across various financial topics.

Susan Wellman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and United Wholesale Mortgage, as well as a six-year tenure with Spectralite and 15 years at Keating Network. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Strategic Relations for Curus in Farmington Hills, MI. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with nearly 3,700 advisors. The firm serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and incorporates discretionary separately managed accounts.

Luke Nolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Nolan owns The Nolan Consulting Group, provides expert witness services in financial services cases unrelated to Ameriprise, and serves on the finance committee of the Livingston County United Way. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kyle Adams is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Michigan Financial Companies and has experience in financial planning and securities sales. He has also held positions outside finance, including work in landscaping and at a golf club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.