Josh Hartman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, serving in various capacities including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Josh worked as a Financial Planner at Michigan Financial Companies and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Josh's professional focus involves delivering comprehensive financial and investment planning services to help clients work toward long-term financial success. He is committed to guiding clients through their financial journeys, from the beginning stages to retirement preparation, emphasizing clarity, confidence, and peace of mind through personalized strategies. Outside of his professional work, Josh has interests in baseball, football, hiking, pets, and traveling.

Rukiya Nur is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at the State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency for over a decade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Carmen Haag is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its predecessor entities since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning on a range of financial topics, separate from managed-account services, and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Michael Eze is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in retail and cleaning work as a shift supervisor and laborer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes producing written recommendation reports that address asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options, supported by investment research and algorithmic tools.

Nandini Sherry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Sunny Days of Youth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ali Mchawrab is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at CVS Health for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a pharmacist at Hamzeh Pharmacy in Dearborn, Michigan. 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.

Heather Bullion is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She 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 high-net-worth households, corporate clients, 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.

Eric Jacobs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, working at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supporting clients primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Austin Wagley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to clarify their financial goals and priorities, analyze and stress test their financial situations, and develop personalized strategies for financial planning. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to co-create plans that provide clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys activities such as golfing, skiing, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Charles Patrello Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products, home security, automation, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Laura Lleshaj is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with a Wealth Planner and a Vice President Financial Consultant to develop financial plans that clients can have full confidence in, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to clients' changing needs. She focuses on building strong relationships by understanding clients' needs and goals and maintaining open communication. Laura joined Fidelity Investments in 2021, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and then as a Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2023. Her experience within these roles has contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Laura has interests in cooking and baking, family activities, food, music, reading, and traveling.

Julie Kenrick is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fenton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been involved with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and currently owns and serves as president of Lakeside Wealth Management. 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 organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Richard Kidwell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and oversight committees to generate personalized recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Gregory Kirchmeier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hartland, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jason Arbetter is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. Arbetter is also the treasurer of the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance, a nature society based in Bend, Oregon. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides a range of platform solutions and proprietary model strategies, managing a multi‑billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals.

Robert Ketola Sr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his work with Equitable, he operates Robert P. Ketola & Associates, offering life, disability, pension plans, and investment services. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Christopher Alsobrooks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Novi, Michigan, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade, LPL Financial, Old National Bank, and Scottrade, with his current tenure at Charles Schwab beginning in 2022. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Timothy Pipkens II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent and is involved with Clear Strategy, where he provides financial and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach incorporating portfolio optimization and multiple managed account options.

Avery Ritz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Avery worked at W&S Brokerage and Western Southern Life. Before entering the financial industry, Avery held various positions including driving for DoorDash and roles during extended periods as a student. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Upleger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Highland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2019 and concurrently operates Advantage Tax & Financial Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.