Kirk Yackle is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and recent entry into the industry. He previously worked at Delta College and held positions at UPS Store and Trugreen. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Joshua Slusarczyk is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2022. He has been working in the financial consulting field since 2013, with previous roles at Raymond James from 2018 to 2022 and at E*TRADE from 2013 to 2018. Joshua focuses on understanding clients' entire needs and goals through a holistic approach to investing. He collaborates with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their retirement objectives. Outside of his professional work, Joshua has personal interests that include golf, spending time at the lake, parenthood, and soccer.

David Yu is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Edward Jones and six years at Arcadia Capital Stevensville. He is a 35% owner of Arcadia Capital, a support company based in Holland, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports a broad network of advisors and advisory firms.

Leilani Jacobson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their long-term goals and building reliable retirement income. She emphasizes tailoring each plan to the unique needs and wants of her clients and focuses on building lasting relationships based on trust and transparency. Prior to her current role, Leilani worked at E*TRADE Financial, where she served as a Branch Service Representative from 2019 to 2022 and as a Senior Financial Service Representative from 2018 to 2019. This experience has contributed to her knowledge and expertise in financial services and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Leilani enjoys attending concerts, cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

John Reyes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2004 and has gained extensive experience through roles at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. His career path includes positions such as Financial Consultant, Financial Advisor, Investment Consultant, Personal Banker, and Financial Services Associate. John works closely with clients to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their specific goals. He emphasizes the importance of client involvement in monitoring and adjusting financial strategies over time to align with their unique objectives. Outside of his professional role, John enjoys activities such as baseball, comedy, concerts, family activities, music, and running.

Gautam Muthusamy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Baughman Capital Management and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer and board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Jeremiah Rupp is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works alongside clients and his team to develop and refine tailored wealth strategies, focusing on simplifying complexity, protecting assets, and helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, serving in several capacities including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. This progression reflects his experience and expertise in wealth planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Jeremiah enjoys attending concerts, fishing, exploring food, spending time with pets, reading, and traveling.

Thai Vi Pham is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2018, Pham worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Pham is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including separately managed accounts and overlay management, supported by internal research and use of artificial intelligence, with approximately $394 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Jesse Biers is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this role, Jesse served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2021 and as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2016 to 2021. Jesse focuses on understanding clients' comprehensive financial situations to develop effective and lasting strategies. He aims to build strong relationships and provide thoughtful guidance tailored to clients' unique goals, helping them work confidently toward their short and long-term financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Jesse has personal interests that include boating, camping, fishing, golf, lake activities, and motorcycles.

Bartley Gravelle is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for over 20 years. Outside of advising, he is president and owner/operator of Full Moon Farms, an agricultural business. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and uses a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Corey De Meritt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding the Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of advising, he works as a tax analyst for Quinn's Tax Service LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Grier Edwards Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Affinity Wealth Solutions, and Gleaner Life Insurance. Edwards is also involved with Retirement Referral Network, LLC. 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.

Paul Noel is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years before joining Baird. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk tolerances through both in-house and third-party managers.

Karla Olson Bellfi is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. Bellfi serves as a board member of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing internal research and technology including artificial intelligence, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

John Denler Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Mass Mutual Investors 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathaniel Roberts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, The Huntington Investment Company, and Citizens Securities Inc., among others. Roberts also operates under the Balmville Wealth Group and Arbor Hill Financial DBAs related to his LPL business. 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, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and technological tools to support its advisors.

Stephen Fair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in East Lansing, MI. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Curtis Beagle is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and CEO of Beagle & Associates, Inc., an employment agency, and is involved in other business ventures including ownership in FPG Partners, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Carmen Woskershian is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2018, Carmen worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools, with approximately $394 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Jason Coleman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Michigan. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in McLaren Wealth Strategies LLC and serves on the board and finance committee of The Ecology Center, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports a large network of advisors with specialized offerings including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.